Gear
ArchiveDoug Schnitzspahn on the best packs from the 2008 Winter Buyer's Guide.
A durable approach shoe built for scrambling over rough terrain.
It’s sticky sole and lightweight helped, but it was the perfect fit that won the Garmont Zenith Mid our Gear of the Year award.
Our Gear of the Year winning board can handle any terrain.
Plush padding and female-friendly shaping deliver all-day comfort.
A top of the line mountain bike designed specifically for women.
She surfed Trestles when she was six. Guess what she has planned at 18?…
A 15-degree bag made from completely recycled material.
An ultralight, go-anywhere backpack perfect for stuffing in a tight spot. $49…
Outside's Grayson Schaffer shows you how to tie a figure eight in a few easy steps.
The Nike Air Structure Triax+ 11, this year's Killer Value.
Our favorite all mountain ski, and winner of our 2009 Gear of the Year award.
The purest racer we tested, the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2.
A lens that can be used to create images with selective focus.
Cut through the water with a swim fin that can power you at 10 mph.
A unique suspension system makes this Black Diamond pack ideal for movement. $140…
Light, fast, and comfortable: Three reasons the Bolle Vortex is our Gear of the Year winning sunglass.
A brand new company delivers a shoe fit for the gnarliest trails.
One of the most user-friendly—and fun, and rockered—powder skis around.
Wear this jacket around town or under a shell on the slopes.
Polartec has a new waterproof, breathable fabric set to debut in a number of new jackets in 2012.
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.
Four-season performance with three-season weight: Introducing our Gear of the Year winning jacket, Columbia’s Peak 2 Peak.
A comfortable goggle with lenses that automatically tint when the sun gets bright.
A great looking down jacket that can weather harsh conditions. $325…
Outside's Alicia Carr checks out Smith's Tractor Beam Technology, a new feature set to debut on their helmets and goggles in winter 2012.
Outside's Alicia Carr find the right booth for some of next year's coolest new apparel.
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…
Director Michael Brown returns from Everestto break down another season of filming.Outside Adventure Film School…
Sticky rubber keeps these lightweight trail runners glued to the dirt, especially excelling on mellow, rolling trails. $100…
I'm looking for a two-person tent that can be used for backpacking or car camping. Something light but not ultralight, and easy enough for one person to set up. I usually camp alone but want the space of a two-person tent. Suggestions?
An 850-fill goose down jacket at home on a weekend climb or in the city. $269…
Sam Moulton heads over the K2 booth to learn about a new ski pole with an inclinometer built in to the handle.
New to mountain biking? This affordable women's-specific ride dampens chatter with full suspension while lower-profile tubes make climbing easier. $1,550…
Buyer's Guide editor Sam Moulton presents the GOY award to Cloudveil for the FirsTurn Hooded jacket.
Red co-founder Ted Schilowitz discusses the ways in which his camera is redefining the photo and film industries.