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.

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 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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Lucy Power Lift Knee Pants.

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

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Patagonia Crossover Bra.

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

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the REI Sariska Strappy Tank.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Scarpa Terra GTX hiking boot.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the ZEMgear Zem Ninja Low Booties.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Keen Red Rock Low hiking shoe.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Nau Stylus Wrap Jacket.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Merrell Covert shoe.

By Stephen Regenold In the summertime, high-end sunglasses are a luxury, albeit a justifiable one for anyone who spends a lot of time outside. This month, I have been testing a pair of said lux glasses with a prescription lens from Costa Del Mar. The company,…

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Montrail Mountain Masochist Mid GTX boot.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Vasque Taku GTX boot.

Swi of gear, I finally bought my first road bike since I was a kid: a nice carbon-fiber Specialized that is kind to my back. What I need is some advice on a good set of wheels to replace the original Alex wheels. My budget is around $500. What do you think of Neuvation M28 Aeros or Ksyrium Elites? Ideally they would be available at Performance as I have some points to burn. Tim Mountain View, California

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

I like to backpack with my iPod when I alone in the wilderness. After setting cp it would be ideal to have speakers instead of headphones to enjoy my music. Are there any lightweight, portable speakers good for backpacking? David Vancouver, Washington

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Helly Hansen Barrier Stretch 3L Jacket.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Marmot Nano.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Outdoor Research Cirque Windshirt.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Garmont Zenith Mid boot.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Arc'teryx Epsilon SV Hoody.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Columbia Master of Faster Low hiking shoe.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Patagonia Torrentshell Pullover.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the First Ascent Sandstone Jacket.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Arc'teryx S-220 LT Harness.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Byer of Maine Trilite Wash Station.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Timbuk2 Candybar backpack.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Trek Top Fuel 9.7 mountain bike.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Bianchi Sempre 105 road bike.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Lazer Krux Helmet.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Ergon GX2 Leichtbau Carbon Grips.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Club Ride Go Long Jersey.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Specialized Amira Expert.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Mammut 9.6 Climax Rope.

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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Camelbak Aventura.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Look 695 I-Pack road bike.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Cannondale CAAD 10-1 Dura-Ace road bike.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Specialized Tactic Helmet.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Specialized S-Works Prevail Helmet.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Kaenon Sequence Sunglasses.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Patagonia R1 Reversible Spring Juanita Suit.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Sole Dual Anti-Blister Socks.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Ibex Giro Neo FX L/S Jersey.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Black Diamond Hoodwire quickdraws.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Ruff Wear Highlands Bed.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Patagonia Nano Puff vest.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Crank Brothers Eggbeater 11 Pedals.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Wilier Triestina GranTurismo road bike.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Swrve Blk Label Shorts.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Sidi Spider Shoes.

Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Mountain Hardwear Geist Running Cap.