Gear
ArchiveWith an extra 15 liters of expandable space, our Gear of the Year winning pack, the Deuter ACT Zero 50+15, works for day hikes and multiday trips.
Overpronate? This stability shoe is all about controlling your motion, without compromising a springy feel. $140…
Columbia's new heated electric boot was built to keep your toes toasty in winter. $250…
Water- and wind-resistant, the Nau Lightbeam 100%-recycled polyester staves off the elements with a low-profile design. $175…
A bombproof winter coat to keep you warm no matter what the conditions. $599…
Vertical baffles keep the down inside this Big Agnes bag from shifting. $290…
Outside's Grayson Schaffer shows you how to tie a figure eight in a few easy steps.
Our Gear of the Year winning board can handle any terrain.
Plush padding and female-friendly shaping deliver all-day comfort.
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…
Our Gear of the Year winning road shoe delivers on comfort.
New to mountain biking? This affordable women's-specific ride dampens chatter with full suspension while lower-profile tubes make climbing easier. $1,550…
Ultralight, waterproof, breathable, reinforced panels: all the ingredients that make up our Gear-of-the-Year-winning jacket. $200…
The 88 Blocks hoodie has a built-in balaclava, so it's good for skiing and wearing around town.
The Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2, our favorite ultralight tent.
Light, fast, and comfortable: Three reasons the Bolle Vortex is our Gear of the Year winning sunglass.
Our favorite all mountain ski, and winner of our 2009 Gear of the Year award.
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 Gear of the Year winner, the Vasque Aether Tech.
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 tough aluminum case to protect your camera while climbing. $56…
A light, compressible and warm insulated flannel shirt from Isaora. $229…
Behind the scenes with the sisters tearing up the competitive triathlon circuit.
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.
Four-season performance with three-season weight: Introducing our Gear of the Year winning jacket, Columbia’s Peak 2 Peak.
One of the most user-friendly—and fun, and rockered—powder skis around.
A traditional stability shoe that rails against the minimalist craze.
This “comfort-performance” road bike is designed to keep your spine happy, while keeping you moving fast. $3,000…
This limited edition Leatherman Wave, crafted out Damascus steel, was built to stay sharp. $550…
Behind the scenes with the Olympic gold medalist in Malibu, California.
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…
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.
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.
This year's Killer Value, the Asics Gel-Trail Attack 4 WR.
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.