Gear
ArchiveColumbia'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.
Our favorite car camping tent this year features 90 square feet of floor space.
Four-season performance with three-season weight: Introducing our Gear of the Year winning jacket, Columbia’s Peak 2 Peak.
With reinforced edges, this twin tip is designed specifically for the park.
A super-sticky carving ski that penetrates even the hardest snow.
A light hiking shoe that's durable and comfortable.
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 super-light cross-country racer that flies over big terrain.
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…
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.
A versatile Killer Value that can handle backpacking or car camping.
Director Michael Brown returns from Everestto break down another season of filming.Outside Adventure Film School…
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.
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.
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 great starter race bike built to take on bad roads and big hills.
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 Gear of the Year winner packs small and sleeps comfortably.
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.
The most versatile all-around mountain ski just got better.
An ultralight, go-anywhere backpack perfect for stuffing in a tight spot. $49…
Our Gear of the Year winning road shoe delivers on comfort.
One of our favorite hybrid road and trail running shoes.
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?…
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.
A unique suspension system makes this Black Diamond pack ideal for movement. $140…
This year's Gear of the Year winner, the Vasque Aether Tech.
A burly, free-ride, all-mountain bike that's great for descents.
The fastest full-suspension bike that we tested.
A great portable coffeemaker that cleans up easy.
Wear this jacket around town or under a shell on the slopes.
The Oakley Betray, a stylish everyday pair of glasses…
You are going to mistakes while filming and climbing the world's highest mountain. Michael Brown shares some of his. Outside Adventure Film School…
An all-mountain, eco-friendly board for powder and park.
One of the most user-friendly—and fun, and rockered—powder skis around.
A hybrid between a weekend technical backpack and a drybag.
A traditional stability shoe that rails against the minimalist craze.
A top of the line mountain bike designed specifically for women.