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Buyer’s Guide managing editor Alicia Carr picks her favorite gear from the SIA Snow Show.

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

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

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A perfect all-around full-carbon trail bike.

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A light, compressible and warm insulated flannel shirt from Isaora. $229…

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Behind the scenes with the sisters tearing up the competitive triathlon circuit.

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Stay dialed on the slopes with a Bluetooth-equipped ski glove.

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The infinitely useful, give-to-anyone, backcountry tool. $58…

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An axe that works for everything from chopping kindling to field dressing an animal. $170…

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Advice on the best surf clothes and accessories for a long trip.

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The best frameless sunglasses for cyclists.

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Our favorite car-camping sleeping bag for two.

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The Lafuma Naia 35, a cushy yet supportive pack.

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The anti-minimalist running shoe.

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One of our favorite technical apres boots.

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You are going to mistakes while filming and climbing the world's highest mountain. Michael Brown shares some of his. Outside Adventure Film School…

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An affordable option that doesn't sacrifice comfort.

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It's easier than you think. And you'll save money. And have more fun. Seriously. seracfilms.com and bentgate.com…

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Buyer’s Guide managing editor Ali Carr shares the Gear of the Year-winning snowboard.

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New to mountain biking? This affordable women's-specific ride dampens chatter with full suspension while lower-profile tubes make climbing easier. $1,550…

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A bargain ride that offers a ton of fun for under a grand.

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This year's Killer Value, the Pinarello FP2.

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This year's Gear of the Year winner, the Trek Madone, 5.2.

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The Arc'teryx Alpha SL can be worn biking or bar hopping.

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Behind the scenes with the Olympic gold medalist in Malibu, California.

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

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A backcountry watch packed with extra features. $199…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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…

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

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

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Bear Grylls/Gerber Ultimate Kit.

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The freeskier has earned the right not to be called Julia’s little sister.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Princeton Tec Byte headlamp.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Brunton RL 6 headlamp.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Surefire G2X Tactical flashlight.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Light and Motion Solite 150 headlamp.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Energizer Triple Beam LED.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Jetboil Sol Ti stove.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Black Diamond Ultra Distance Trekking Poles.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Black Diamond Storm headlamp.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Benchmade Mini-Onslaught knife.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Rab Fusion Pants.

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I having trouble finding a skillet that is lightweight yet will not burn. I using a Primus canister stove and able to adjust the heat low enough. I use my equipment for bike touring, backpacking, and canoeing, so I looking for something that is both small and light. Brad Rantoul, Illinois

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I planning a hike through the Narrows in Zion National Park, which involves wading up the Virgin River. What do you recommend to keep warm? Dry is obviously not possible. How about footwear? Connie New Haven, Connecticut

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I do most of my backpacking when the bugs (mainly mosquitoes) are out. Last year, CNN said that there were two alternatives to deet, including lemon eucalyptus. But is there anything that comes close to deet's performance, without the plastic-destroying quality? Chuck Mount Morris, Michigan

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Lafuma Xmotion Leather Low hiking shoe.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Teva Forge Pro Event hiking shoe.

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