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Gear

Archive

Our Gear of the Year winner was the most versatile bike we tested.

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A quiet (and cordless!) battery-powered lawn mower.

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One of the warmest and most technical resort jackets we tested.

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She surfed Trestles when she was six. Guess what she has planned at 18?…

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Advice on the best camera gear for your next surf safari.

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What to look for when buying, and a review of the Bolle Traverse.

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

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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…

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Thinking about getting a new pair? First, consider these three things. seracfilms.com and bentgate.com…

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Wick away sweat and stay warm with these new baselayers, the Helly Hansen W Verglas Hybrid $100 and the Neve Designs Chamonix $130.

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Sam Moulton heads over the K2 booth to learn about a new ski pole with an inclinometer built in to the handle.

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

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A lightweight and water-resistant shoe for running on non-technical trails.

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Our favorite boots for snowshoeing in the coldest weather.

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The most versatile road bike we tested this year.

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A full-suspension racer that's ready out of the box.

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An aerodynamic road bike built to withstand rough roads.

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Fitness guru Stefan Andermann demonstrates how to asses your body movements before you buy a bike. Frankie Flats Repair Service, Santa Fe, NM…

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The sould of an SLR in the body of a point-and-shoot.

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Wear this jacket around town or under a shell on the slopes.

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Advice on the best sleeping gear for your next surf safari.

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A soccer ball that instantly stiffens upon contact.

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Our favorite base-camping tent, the MSR Mo Room 3.

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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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Do not become a statistic: Four products to include in your pack when heading into the backcountry. seracfilms.com and bentgate.com…

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A fashionable new jacket that works just as well on the slopes as it looks good at the resort bar. $300…

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A pair of well-priced, versatile snowshoes built for rolling hills and trails.

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A hybrid between a weekend technical backpack and a drybag.

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The lightest marathon-racing shoe on the planet.

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A winterized trail shoe built to take a pounding.

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A great sprinter with a carbon-and-aluminum frame.

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A great starter race bike that combines comfort and performance.

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A fast-pedaling, aggressive, all-mountain bike.

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A lens that can be used to create images with selective focus.

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A superlight wind shell with impressive protection.

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Polartec has a new waterproof, breathable fabric set to debut in a number of new jackets in 2012.

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Guide David Hocher talks about what to look for in a mask.

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Shades tailor made for endurance athletes.

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Our Gear of the Year winner has an amazing space-to-weight ratio.

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At the peak, the climbers and videographers will be physically and mentally spent. So how can one ensure good shots? Outside Adventure Film School…

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These two-in-one mitts have a highly durable buckskin exterior and a warm wool interior.

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A very light, very stiff alpine touring boot.

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A champ on powder that doesn’t need to sit in the closet until the big snows come.

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A review of the Arc'teryx Cierzo 18 daypack.

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I'm looking for a two-person tent that can be used for backpacking or car camping. Something light but not ultralight, and easy enough for one person to set up. I usually camp alone but want the space of a two-person tent. Suggestions?

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The Gear of the Year winner can take on any trail.

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The perfect bike for aggressive all-day trail rides.

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A great all-around racer featuring an extremely light, stiff frame.

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The clear winner in our all-mountain category.

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Buyer's Guide editor Sam Moulton shares his favorite helmet for Winter 2011. $180…

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How to create an image that fades out at the corners.

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A highly water-resistant soft shell at a killer price.

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Outside's Alicia Carr find the right booth for some of next year's coolest new apparel.

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Our favorite new sunglasses for skiers and mountaineers.

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Our favorite ultralight tent weighs less than four pounds.

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Award-winning director Michael Brown talks about how to get the best shots, by staying ahead of climbers.

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Masked in a proprietary waterproofing nano-technology, the multi-sport V-Lite Thunder can handle any weather condition. $90…

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A stiff, all-mountain board that's solid at high speeds..

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Buyer’s Guide managing editor Alicia Carr picks some of her favorite new gear from the SIA snow show.

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One of our favorite small packs, the Diablo delivers on comfort.

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A review of the New Balance 768, a good shoe for neutral runners.

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A trail bike for people who love to climb.

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A great starter bike with room to grow.

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A super-light cross-country racer that flies over big terrain.

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Tom Mason of Bent Gate Mountaineering teams up with Serac Adventure Films to tell you how to find the best lid for your skiing needs. seracfilms.com and bentgate.com…

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How to convert a color photo to black and white.

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A jacket that releases heat when you're cold, and stores it when you're hot.

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Buyer's Guide editor Sam Moulton presents the GOY award to Cloudveil for the FirsTurn Hooded jacket.

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Classic board shorts perfect for that ultimate winter getaway. $108…

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Our favorite new shades for sailors and paddlers.

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A 15-degree bag made from completely recycled material.

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Award-winning director Michael Brown walks you through his equipment and editing station.

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Buyer's Guide managing editor Alicia Carr hits up the Smith booth at SIA for a quick history lesson.

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Buyer's Guide editor Sam Moulton presents the GOY award to Black Diamond for the Justice.

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The Kelty Locus 40, a traditional top loading overnighter.

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One of the fastest road shoes we tested this year.

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A killer value and a true starter race bike.

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

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The lightest all-mountain bike we tested this year.

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Red co-founder Ted Schilowitz discusses the ways in which his camera is redefining the photo and film industries.

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