Gear
ArchiveYes, Thule makes luggage, and it’s just as tough as their roof racks. Presenting our 2011 Gear of the Year winner.
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 3-in-1 jacket with a waterproof membrane that can be worn in any combination.
Sam Moulton heads to the Marmot booth to hear about a tough new hard shell to be released in winter 2012.
Mechanic Frank Sotomayor shows you how to tighten bolts using a torque wrench. Frankie Flats Repair Service, Santa Fe, NM…
Alite built the two-legged Monarch chair built for camping. $59…
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.
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.
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.
Overpronate? This stability shoe is all about controlling your motion, without compromising a springy feel. $140…
Columbia's new heated electric boot was built to keep your toes toasty in winter. $250…
Water- and wind-resistant, the Nau Lightbeam 100%-recycled polyester staves off the elements with a low-profile design. $175…
A bombproof winter coat to keep you warm no matter what the conditions. $599…
Vertical baffles keep the down inside this Big Agnes bag from shifting. $290…
Outside's Grayson Schaffer shows you how to tie a figure eight in a few easy steps.
Our Gear of the Year winning board can handle any terrain.
Plush padding and female-friendly shaping deliver all-day comfort.
A commuter pack that can handle the toughest weather and keep your tech gear safe. $79…
Our Gear-of-the-Year-winning hiker stomps technical terrain with a toothy Vibram sole and breathes like the best of them. $110…
Our Gear of the Year winning road shoe delivers on comfort.
New to mountain biking? This affordable women's-specific ride dampens chatter with full suspension while lower-profile tubes make climbing easier. $1,550…
Ultralight, waterproof, breathable, reinforced panels: all the ingredients that make up our Gear-of-the-Year-winning jacket. $200…
The 88 Blocks hoodie has a built-in balaclava, so it's good for skiing and wearing around town.
The Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2, our favorite ultralight tent.
Light, fast, and comfortable: Three reasons the Bolle Vortex is our Gear of the Year winning sunglass.
Our favorite all mountain ski, and winner of our 2009 Gear of the Year award.
A 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…
This year's Gear of the Year winner, the Vasque Aether Tech.
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 tough aluminum case to protect your camera while climbing. $56…
A light, compressible and warm insulated flannel shirt from Isaora. $229…
Behind the scenes with the sisters tearing up the competitive triathlon circuit.
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.
One of the most user-friendly—and fun, and rockered—powder skis around.
A traditional stability shoe that rails against the minimalist craze.
This “comfort-performance” road bike is designed to keep your spine happy, while keeping you moving fast. $3,000…
This limited edition Leatherman Wave, crafted out Damascus steel, was built to stay sharp. $550…
Behind the scenes with the Olympic gold medalist in Malibu, California.