Gear
ArchiveAward-winning director Michael Brown walks you through his equipment and editing station.
Thinking about getting a new pair? First, consider these three things. seracfilms.com and bentgate.com…
Wick away sweat and stay warm with these new baselayers, the Helly Hansen W Verglas Hybrid $100 and the Neve Designs Chamonix $130.
Sam Moulton heads over the K2 booth to learn about a new ski pole with an inclinometer built in to the handle.
The Kelty Locus 40, a traditional top loading overnighter.
A winterized trail shoe built to take a pounding.
New to mountain biking? This affordable women's-specific ride dampens chatter with full suspension while lower-profile tubes make climbing easier. $1,550…
A bargain ride that offers a ton of fun for under a grand.
How to convert a color photo to black and white.
The most breathable–and stain- and sunproof–soft shell we tested.
Advice on the best surf clothes and accessories for a long trip.
Our favorite car-camping sleeping bag for two.
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.
Do not become a statistic: Four products to include in your pack when heading into the backcountry. seracfilms.com and bentgate.com…
A fashionable new jacket that works just as well on the slopes as it looks good at the resort bar. $300…
A pair of well-priced, versatile snowshoes built for rolling hills and trails.
The Gear of the Year winner can take on any trail.
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…
An Italian bike built for the serious club rider or century guy.
A sub-$3,000 racer perfect for criteriums.
Red co-founder Ted Schilowitz discusses the ways in which his camera is redefining the photo and film industries.
Look your part on the slopes or in town with these stylish lids. From $35-70.
Advice on the best camera gear for your next surf safari.
Mechanic Frank Sotomayor shows you how to tighten bolts using a torque wrench. Frankie Flats Repair Service, Santa Fe, NM…
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.
Michael Brown and his team at Serac Adventure Films pack up for Everest.
These two-in-one mitts have a highly durable buckskin exterior and a warm wool interior.
A very light, very stiff alpine touring boot.
A champ on powder that doesn’t need to sit in the closet until the big snows come.
This year's versatile Killer Value can handle trails, travel, and town.
A review of the New Balance 768, a good shoe for neutral runners.
This “comfort-performance” road bike is designed to keep your spine happy, while keeping you moving fast. $3,000…
An ultralight, 250 gram carbon fiber trekking pole, that made our jaws drop.
Joby's new malleable tripod. Built to hold your iPhone or other mobile device.
A waterproof, breathable shell with a comfy mesh lining.
This year's Gear of the Year winner, the Marmot DriClime Catalyst.
Relaxed fit, flannel-lined khakis that will keep you warm through winter.
Advice on the best sleeping gear for your next surf safari.
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…
Masked in a proprietary waterproofing nano-technology, the multi-sport V-Lite Thunder can handle any weather condition. $90…
A stiff, all-mountain board that's solid at high speeds..
Buyer’s Guide managing editor Alicia Carr picks some of her favorite new gear from the SIA snow show.
The Gear of the Year winning North Face Primero 60.
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.
A knee-length parka that keeps you toasty, and stuffs down into a pocket the size of a PB and J.
The Mountain Hardwear Transition Jacket, this year's Killer Value.
Doug Schnitzspahn on the best storm shells from the Winter Buyer's Guide.
An affordable zero-degree bag that our testers agreed was the warmest zero-degree bag yet. $219…
Buyer's Guide managing editor Alicia Carr hits up the Smith booth at SIA for a quick history lesson.
Buyer's Guide editor Sam Moulton presents the GOY award to Black Diamond for the Justice.
Our Gear of the Year Winner crams a ton of features into a light backpack.
The Nike Air Structure Triax+ 11, this year's Killer Value.
Our Gear of the Year winner was the most versatile bike we tested.
The perfect gift for the backcountry skier in your family.
A tough, old school commuter bag made in the U.S.A. $170…