Gear
ArchiveOne of the most user-friendly—and fun, and rockered—powder skis around.
This year's versatile Killer Value can handle trails, travel, and town.
This year's Killer Value, the Asics Gel-Trail Attack 4 WR.
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.
A tough aluminum case to protect your camera while climbing. $56…
A jacket that releases heat when you're cold, and stores it when you're hot.
Buyer's Guide editor Sam Moulton presents the GOY award to Cloudveil for the FirsTurn Hooded jacket.
Advice on the best surf clothes and accessories for a long trip.
Our favorite car-camping sleeping bag for two.
Outside's Grayson Schaffer shows you how to tie a figure eight in a few easy steps.
Simplicity is why the New Balance 890 wins our Gear of the Year award.
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.
The Gear of the Year winning North Face Primero 60.
A firm running shoe built with lots of cushioning for heavier runners.
This “comfort-performance” road bike is designed to keep your spine happy, while keeping you moving fast. $3,000…
This limited edition Leatherman Wave, crafted out Damascus steel, was built to stay sharp. $550…
This year's Gear of the Year winner is light, waterproof, and supportive.
Advice on the best camera gear for your next surf safari.
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.
Grayson Schaffer shows you how to tie a bowline in a few simple steps.
Light, fast, and comfortable: Three reasons the Bolle Vortex is our Gear of the Year winning sunglass.
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.
Our Gear of the Year Winner crams a ton of features into a light backpack.
A lightweight and water-resistant shoe for running on non-technical trails.
Our favorite boots for snowshoeing in the coldest weather.
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 great portable coffeemaker that cleans up easy.
The most breathable–and stain- and sunproof–soft shell we tested.
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…
Four-season performance with three-season weight: Introducing our Gear of the Year winning jacket, Columbia’s Peak 2 Peak.
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.
Yes, Thule makes luggage, and it’s just as tough as their roof racks. Presenting our 2011 Gear of the Year winner.
A winterized trail shoe built to take a pounding.
Our Gear of the Year winner was the most versatile bike we tested.
Look your part on the slopes or in town with these stylish lids. From $35-70.
An affordable zero-degree bag that our testers agreed was the warmest zero-degree bag yet. $219…
Director Michael Brown returns from Everestto break down another season of filming.Outside Adventure Film School…
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.
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.
The Gear of the Year winner can take on any trail.
The most versatile road bike we tested this year.
Fitness guru Stefan Andermann demonstrates how to asses your body movements before you buy a bike. Frankie Flats Repair Service, Santa Fe, NM…