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 boot that works well in the snow and is fit for the bar.

Shades tailor made for endurance athletes.

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.

K2’s most versatile all-mountain ski.

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 killer value and a true starter race bike.

A great starter race bike built to take on bad roads and big hills.

The lightest all-mountain bike we tested this year.

A tough aluminum case to protect your camera while climbing. $56…

A review of the Arc'teryx Alpha SL Pullover.

In her off time, the 26-year-old triathlete earned a degree from Harvard.

A high-end ski shell built for tough conditions.

Our favorite new sunglasses for skiers and mountaineers.

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.

A time-trail and triathlon bike built to cheat the wind.

A full-carbon racer that can be converted to a singlespeed.

A comfort-performance racer that delivers.

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?…

Our favorite new shades for sailors and paddlers.

This year's Gear of the Year winner, the Marmot Aura.

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 few tips on finding a boot that fits correctly.

The backcountry ski 2011 Gear of the Year winner.

A unique suspension system makes this Black Diamond pack ideal for movement. $140…

This year's Killer Deal, a road shoe built for heavy training.

This year's Gear of the Year winner, the Vasque Aether Tech.

A top-of-the-line racer that our testing pros gushed over.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

By Stephen Regenold “If your toddler can walk, your toddler can ride.” That’s a tag line from Strider Sports International, a Rapid City, South Dakota, company, and maker of its namesake Strider “scoot bike” for small kids. The point with the product, which is a scooter…

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.

Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Look's Keo Power pedal.

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.