Gear
ArchiveThe Nike Air Structure Triax+ 11, this year's Killer Value.
Fresh off her third successful summit of Everest, climber Melissa Arnot takes time out during Outside in Aspen Weekend. smalldogonthego.com…
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 purest racer we tested, the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2.
She surfed Trestles when she was six. Guess what she has planned at 18?…
Red co-founder Ted Schilowitz discusses the ways in which his camera is redefining the photo and film industries.
A 15-degree bag made from completely recycled material.
A unique suspension system makes this Black Diamond pack ideal for movement. $140…
A brand new company delivers a shoe fit for the gnarliest trails.
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…
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.
Wear this jacket around town or under a shell on the slopes.
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.
Cut through the water with a swim fin that can power you at 10 mph.
You are going to mistakes while filming and climbing the world's highest mountain. Michael Brown shares some of his. Outside Adventure Film School…
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.
Polartec has a new waterproof, breathable fabric set to debut in a number of new jackets in 2012.
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.
Sticky rubber keeps these lightweight trail runners glued to the dirt, especially excelling on mellow, rolling trails. $100…
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?
At the peak, the climbers and videographers will be physically and mentally spent. So how can one ensure good shots? Outside Adventure Film School…
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.
New to mountain biking? This affordable women's-specific ride dampens chatter with full suspension while lower-profile tubes make climbing easier. $1,550…
Outside's Alicia Carr find the right booth for some of next year's coolest new apparel.
The perfect gift for the backcountry skier in your family.
A tough, old school commuter bag made in the U.S.A. $170…
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.
Award-winning director Michael Brown talks about how to get the best shots, by staying ahead of climbers.
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.
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…
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.
The infinitely useful, give-to-anyone, backcountry tool. $58…
An axe that works for everything from chopping kindling to field dressing an animal. $170…