Gear
ArchiveBy Stephen Regenold In a column last year, “Belt Drive Mountain Bike,” I covered the bike-chain-replacing Carbon Drive System from Gates, writing that “the humble bike chain — greasy, gunk-prone, finicky if not lubed and maintained — has been standard equipment…
A revolutionary design–spiral, elastic baffles–not only allows you to twist and turn at night, but also holds the insulation against you for fewer cold spots. Our Gear of the Year winner. $379…
Our Gear of the Year winning bag offers comfort and warmth down to 15 degrees, and it weighs less than 2 pounds.
This year's versatile Killer Value can handle trails, travel, and town.
At the peak, the climbers and videographers will be physically and mentally spent. So how can one ensure good shots? Outside Adventure Film School…
Sticky rubber keeps these lightweight trail runners glued to the dirt, especially excelling on mellow, rolling trails. $100…
A boot that performs nearly as well in-bounds as it does out-of-bounds.
A big mountain ski that blasts through powder but can still handle hard snow.
Thanks to fender mounts, our Gear-of-the-Year-winning road bike can, not only excel as a racer, thanks to a carbon fiber frame, it can double as a commuter. $2,630…
In her off time, the 26-year-old triathlete earned a degree from Harvard.
Columbia's new heated electric boot was built to keep your toes toasty in winter. $250…
The lightest down bag on the market, this 15-degree, 850-fill sleeping bag won't weigh down your pack at just 1.4 pounds. $439…
Take your finest wine into the backcountry with this budget gift. $10…
Award-winning director Michael Brown talks about how to get the best shots, by staying ahead of climbers.
The most barebones training shoe in our line-up–our testers only wanted to run fast in this featherweight runner. $110…
The Gear of the Year winning Saucony ProGrid Triumph 5.
With reinforced edges, this twin tip is designed specifically for the park.
A super-sticky carving ski that penetrates even the hardest snow.
This “comfort-performance” road bike is designed to keep your spine happy, while keeping you moving fast. $3,000…
She surfed Trestles when she was six. Guess what she has planned at 18?…
Mechanic Frank Sotomayor shows you how to tighten bolts using a torque wrench. Frankie Flats Repair Service, Santa Fe, NM…
An affordable zero-degree bag that our testers agreed was the warmest zero-degree bag yet. $219…
Our Gear of the Year Winner crams a ton of features into a light backpack.
Award-winning director Michael Brown walks you through his equipment and editing station.
Overpronate? This stability shoe is all about controlling your motion, without compromising a springy feel. $140…
Sam Moulton is at Boulder Ski Deals for a rundown of the best alpine skis.
The most versatile jacket, and our Gear of the Year winner.
Designed like a pro racer's bike but with a less-expensive weave of carbon fiber making it peloton- and wallet-friendly. $3,750…
The Gear of the Year winner combines Italian design and racing DNA.
Wear this jacket around town or under a shell on the slopes.
A tough aluminum case to protect your camera while climbing. $56…
Yes, Thule makes luggage, and it’s just as tough as their roof racks. Presenting our 2011 Gear of the Year winner.
In the first of a new web series, award-winning director Michael Brown and the pros at Outside Adventure Film School test out gear before heading to Everest.
Our Gear of the Year winning road shoe delivers on comfort.
Our Gear of the Year winning board can handle any terrain.
Plush padding and female-friendly shaping deliver all-day comfort.
Our Gear of the Year winner was the most versatile bike we tested.
Polartec has a new waterproof, breathable fabric set to debut in a number of new jackets in 2012.
This limited edition Leatherman Wave, crafted out Damascus steel, was built to stay sharp. $550…
Alite built the two-legged Monarch chair built for camping. $59…
With an extra 15 liters of expandable space, our Gear of the Year winning pack, the Deuter ACT Zero 50+15, works for day hikes and multiday trips.
Michael Brown and his team at Serac Adventure Films pack up for Everest.
This year's Gear of the Year winner, the Vasque Aether Tech.
Our favorite all mountain ski, and winner of our 2009 Gear of the Year award.
The most versatile road bike we tested this year.