Gear
ArchiveA tough new shoe developed with input from Appalacian Trail hikers.
An airy, mesh version of the waterproof Moraga OXT, this shoe is the perfect summertime day hiker. $110…
Overpronate? This stability shoe is all about controlling your motion, without compromising a springy feel. $140…
A great all-around racer featuring an extremely light, stiff frame.
Buyer's Guide editor Sam Moulton shares his favorite helmet for Winter 2011. $180…
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.
Our favorite car camping tent this year features 90 square feet of floor space.
Fresh off her third successful summit of Everest, climber Melissa Arnot takes time out during Outside in Aspen Weekend. smalldogonthego.com…
Our Gear of the Year winning board can handle any terrain.
Plush padding and female-friendly shaping deliver all-day comfort.
Our Gear of the Year winning road shoe delivers on comfort.
Tom Mason of Bent Gate Mountaineering teams up with Serac Adventure Films to tell you how to find the best lid for your skiing needs. seracfilms.com and bentgate.com…
This limited edition Leatherman Wave, crafted out Damascus steel, was built to stay sharp. $550…
She surfed Trestles when she was six. Guess what she has planned at 18?…
A versatile Killer Value that can handle backpacking or car camping.
Taking a cold camera inside a warm, moist tent is asking for trouble. So what do you do when filming on Everest? Outside Adventure Film School…
Our favorite all mountain ski, and winner of our 2009 Gear of the Year award.
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.
This year's Gear of the Year winner, the Vasque Aether Tech.
A great starter race bike built to take on bad roads and big hills.
A great portable coffeemaker that cleans up easy.
Wear this jacket around town or under a shell on the slopes.
Our Gear of the Year winner packs small and sleeps comfortably.
You are going to mistakes while filming and climbing the world's highest mountain. Michael Brown shares some of his. Outside Adventure Film School…
One of the most user-friendly—and fun, and rockered—powder skis around.
An ultralight, go-anywhere backpack perfect for stuffing in a tight spot. $49…
A traditional stability shoe that rails against the minimalist craze.
Polartec has a new waterproof, breathable fabric set to debut in a number of new jackets in 2012.
At the peak, the climbers and videographers will be physically and mentally spent. So how can one ensure good shots? Outside Adventure Film School…
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.
A unique suspension system makes this Black Diamond pack ideal for movement. $140…
This year's Killer Value, the Asics Gel-Trail Attack 4 WR.
Outside's Alicia Carr find the right booth for some of next year's coolest new apparel.
Award-winning director Michael Brown talks about how to get the best shots, by staying ahead of climbers.
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.