Gear
ArchiveThanks 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…
She surfed Trestles when she was six. Guess what she has planned at 18?…
Outside's Grayson Schaffer shows you how to tie a figure eight in a few easy steps.
Mechanic Frank Sotomayor shows you how to tighten bolts using a torque wrench. Frankie Flats Repair Service, Santa Fe, NM…
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 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…
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.
This “comfort-performance” road bike is designed to keep your spine happy, while keeping you moving fast. $3,000…
Wear this jacket around town or under a shell on the slopes.
Light, fast, and comfortable: Three reasons the Bolle Vortex is our Gear of the Year winning sunglass.
These two-in-one mitts have a highly durable buckskin exterior and a warm wool interior.
A champ on powder that doesn’t need to sit in the closet until the big snows come.
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.
Red co-founder Ted Schilowitz discusses the ways in which his camera is redefining the photo and film industries.
Overpronate? This stability shoe is all about controlling your motion, without compromising a springy feel. $140…
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.
Polartec has a new waterproof, breathable fabric set to debut in a number of new jackets in 2012.
Four-season performance with three-season weight: Introducing our Gear of the Year winning jacket, Columbia’s Peak 2 Peak.
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.
Yes, Thule makes luggage, and it’s just as tough as their roof racks. Presenting our 2011 Gear of the Year winner.
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.
Our Gear of the Year winning road shoe delivers on comfort.
Our Gear of the Year winner was the most versatile bike we tested.
Outside's Alicia Carr find the right booth for some of next year's coolest new apparel.
Director Michael Brown returns from Everestto break down another season of filming.Outside Adventure Film School…
Classic board shorts perfect for that ultimate winter getaway. $108…
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.
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.
This year's Gear of the Year winner, the Vasque Aether Tech.
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…
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.
Fresh off her third successful summit of Everest, climber Melissa Arnot takes time out during Outside in Aspen Weekend. smalldogonthego.com…
Fully customizable powder skis–add your own graphics and chose the flex based on your height and weight.
Buyer's Guide editor Sam Moulton presents the GOY award to Patagonia for the Reconnaissance.
Buyer’s Guide managing editor Alicia Carr reviews one of the coolest new boot innovations at the SIA snow show.
Vertical baffles keep the down inside this Big Agnes bag from shifting. $290…