Award-winning director Michael Brown walks you through his equipment and editing station.

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.

A review of the Arc'teryx Cierzo 18 daypack.

A lightweight and water-resistant shoe for running on non-technical trails.

Our favorite boots for snowshoeing in the coldest weather.

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?

A nimble, quick-handling trail bike for a great price.

The perfect bike for smooth, flowing singletrack.

The purest racer we tested, the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2.

How to create an image that fades out at the corners.

A 3-in-1 jacket with pockets for everything.

This year's Gear of the Year winner is light, waterproof, and supportive.

The Gear of the Year winning Rudy Project Zyon Sailing.

Our favorite ultralight tent weighs less than four pounds.

In the first of a new web series, award-winning director Michael Brown and the pros at Outside Adventure Film School test out gear before heading to Everest.

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.

One of our favorite small packs, the Diablo delivers on comfort.

The lightest marathon-racing shoe on the planet.

A winterized trail shoe built to take a pounding.

A great endurance cross-country racer for the 29er crowd.

One of the most forgiving bikes we tested this year.

Outside Magazine, Cycling Special…

How to convert a color photo to black and white.

The Gear of the Year 2011 winning resort jacket.

The most breathable–and stain- and sunproof–soft shell we tested.

One of our favorite new softshells for this winter.

Cut through the water with a swim fin that can power you at 10 mph.

The best frameless sunglasses for cyclists.

A 15-degree bag made from completely recycled material.

Michael Brown and his team at Serac Adventure Films pack up for Everest.

These two-in-one mitts have a highly durable buckskin exterior and a warm wool interior.

A very light, very stiff alpine touring boot.

A champ on powder that doesn’t need to sit in the closet until the big snows come.

The Kelty Locus 40, a traditional top loading overnighter.

The Gear of the Year winner can take on any trail.

A killer deal: Tour de France-tech for $3,800.

Get started in real riding for under a grand. Believe it.

A perfect all-around full-carbon trail bike.

Red co-founder Ted Schilowitz discusses the ways in which his camera is redefining the photo and film industries.

A killer deal at $225.

Our Gear of the Year winning storm shell will keep you dry.

Look your part on the slopes or in town with these stylish lids. From $35-70.

Freesoloist Alex Honnold joins Jimmy Chin’s Camp 4 Collective on a trip to unclimbed towers in Chad’s Ennedi desert. Read David Robert’s profile of Honnold here.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Dry Case DC13.

Casual-but-sharp button-downs and lace-ups for the summer season, including the Keen P-Town casual men's shoes.

Casual-but-sharp button-downs and lace-ups for the summer season, including the Gravis Slymz Mid-Leather men's casual shoe.

Casual-but-sharp button-downs and lace-ups for the summer season, including the Vans Del Norte men's casual shoe.

Casual-but-sharp button-downs and lace-ups for the summer season, including the Patagonia Three Trees men's shirt.

Casual-but-sharp button-downs and lace-ups for the summer season, including the Eddie Bauer Legend Wash Poplin men's shirt.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Nemo Cosmo Air camping pad.

What hiking boots would you recommend for a several-month hike over varied terrain from the Mojave Desert to the East Coast? The boots I have now make my feet hurt. And go numb.

Casual-but sharp button-downs and lace-ups for the summer season including the Quiksilver Marzone SS men's shirt.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Watershed Waterproof Tote.

Casual-but-sharp button-downs and lace-ups for the summer season, including the Tretorn Rodlera Mid Mesh men's casual shoes.

Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Stanley's Nineteen13 Lunchcase.

Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Revo's Backbay sunglasses.

Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Kelty's Mockingbird rucksack.

Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Look's 695 race bike.

Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including the Presso espresso maker.

Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including the Surly Pugsley mountain bike.

Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Glide's Mali' skateboard.

Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including the Nemo Isopod 100 tent.

Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including WaveJet's Personal Water Propulsion Pod.

Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Hoka One One's Mafate running shoe.

Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Jawbone's Jambox boom box.

Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including DZR's Concubine shoe.

Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Merrell's Wilderness Canyon hiking boot.

Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Nalini's Cotone base layer.

Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Arc'teryx's Veilance Partition Coat.

Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Nau's Motil Commuter.

Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Lomography's Fisheye No. 2 Shiawase camera.

Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Nike's + SportWatch GPS.

Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Icebreaker's Realfleece Sierra Hood.

Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Patagonia's Ultralight down shirt.

Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Timberland's Lite Trace Mid boot.

Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Quirky's Switch Modular Pocket Knife.