Gear
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Buyer’s Guide managing editor Alicia Carr picks her favorite gear from the SIA Snow Show.
A light hiking shoe that's durable and comfortable.
A great starter race bike built to take on bad roads and big hills.
A backcountry watch packed with extra features. $199…
Ultralight, waterproof, breathable, reinforced panels: all the ingredients that make up our Gear-of-the-Year-winning jacket. $200…
A jacket that wears as well on the slopes as it does in the city.
The 88 Blocks hoodie has a built-in balaclava, so it's good for skiing and wearing around town.
Our favorite car camping tent this year features 90 square feet of floor space.
An affordable option that doesn't sacrifice comfort.
It's easier than you think. And you'll save money. And have more fun. Seriously. seracfilms.com and bentgate.com…
Buyer’s Guide managing editor Ali Carr shares the Gear of the Year-winning snowboard.
Ultralight backpackers will praise this 2,014-cubic-inch minimalist pack for its perfectly designed organizational pockets and breathable back panel. $175…
Doug Schnitzspahn on the best packs from the 2008 Winter Buyer's Guide.
Sticky rubber keeps these lightweight trail runners glued to the dirt, especially excelling on mellow, rolling trails. $100…
The shoe for technical trails, the Salomon XT Wings.
Columbia's new heated electric boot was built to keep your toes toasty in winter. $250…
A light, compressible and warm insulated flannel shirt from Isaora. $229…
Behind the scenes with the sisters tearing up the competitive triathlon circuit.
Stay dialed on the slopes with a Bluetooth-equipped ski glove.
A versatile Killer Value that can handle backpacking or car camping.
I know many readers are self proclaimed Gear Junkies so I thought a brief review of my gear I used to summit Everest would be of interest. As usual, these are not endorsements and I always paid for my gear unless noted otherwise. Overall, I used the same items…
These new shoes are toeing the line between trail and road runner. One reason the North Face Double Track won our 2011 Gear of the Year award.
One binding for both the resort and backcountry? Yup.
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.
An ultralight, go-anywhere backpack perfect for stuffing in a tight spot. $49…
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.
A burly, free-ride, all-mountain bike that's great for descents.
The fastest full-suspension bike that we tested.
A special commemorative timepiece worn by President Obama.
The Arc'teryx Alpha SL can be worn biking or bar hopping.
Behind the scenes with the Olympic gold medalist in Malibu, California.
Our Gear of the Year winner packs small and sleeps comfortably.
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.
With reinforced edges, this twin tip is designed specifically for the park.
A super-sticky carving ski that penetrates even the hardest snow.
A unique suspension system makes this Black Diamond pack ideal for movement. $140…
Overpronate? This stability shoe is all about controlling your motion, without compromising a springy feel. $140…
Pearl Izumi's new shoe was our Gear of the Year winner.
A top of the line mountain bike designed specifically for women.
A tough aluminum case to protect your camera while climbing. $56…
In her off time, the 26-year-old triathlete earned a degree from Harvard.
The Oakley Betray, a stylish everyday pair of glasses…
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.
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.
A hybrid between a weekend technical backpack and a drybag.
Our Gear of the Year winning road shoe delivers on comfort.
One of our favorite hybrid road and trail running shoes.
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?
The purest racer we tested, the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2.
This limited edition Leatherman Wave, crafted out Damascus steel, was built to stay sharp. $550…
One of the warmest and most technical resort jackets we tested.
She surfed Trestles when she was six. Guess what she has planned at 18?…