Gear
ArchiveBehind the scenes with the Olympic gold medalist in Malibu, California.
The Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2, our favorite ultralight tent.
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…
A comfortable goggle with lenses that automatically tint when the sun gets bright.
A great looking down jacket that can weather harsh conditions. $325…
Outside's Alicia Carr checks out Smith's Tractor Beam Technology, a new feature set to debut on their helmets and goggles in winter 2012.
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…
A traditional stability shoe that rails against the minimalist craze.
New to mountain biking? This affordable women's-specific ride dampens chatter with full suspension while lower-profile tubes make climbing easier. $1,550…
In her off time, the 26-year-old triathlete earned a degree from Harvard.
Cut through the water with a swim fin that can power you at 10 mph.
Our favorite car camping tent this year features 90 square feet of floor space.
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 850-fill goose down jacket at home on a weekend climb or in the city. $269…
Sam Moulton heads over the K2 booth to learn about a new ski pole with an inclinometer built in to the handle.
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 Killer Value, the Asics Gel-Trail Attack 4 WR.
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 lens that can be used to create images with selective focus.
She surfed Trestles when she was six. Guess what she has planned at 18?…
A versatile Killer Value that can handle backpacking or car camping.
At the peak, the climbers and videographers will be physically and mentally spent. So how can one ensure good shots? Outside Adventure Film School…
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 firm running shoe built with lots of cushioning for heavier runners.
This “comfort-performance” road bike is designed to keep your spine happy, while keeping you moving fast. $3,000…
Wear this jacket around town or under a shell on the slopes.
Our Gear of the Year winner packs small and sleeps comfortably.
Award-winning director Michael Brown talks about how to get the best shots, by staying ahead of climbers.
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.
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.
A lightweight and water-resistant shoe for running on non-technical trails.
Designed like a pro racer's bike but with a less-expensive weave of carbon fiber making it peloton- and wallet-friendly. $3,750…
The Gear of the Year winner combines Italian design and racing DNA.
Polartec has a new waterproof, breathable fabric set to debut in a number of new jackets in 2012.
Award-winning director Michael Brown walks you through his equipment and editing station.
These two-in-one mitts have a highly durable buckskin exterior and a warm wool interior.
A champ on powder that doesn’t need to sit in the closet until the big snows come.
An ultralight, go-anywhere backpack perfect for stuffing in a tight spot. $49…