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Eben Weiss predicts what’s on the horizon for bike tech: zero compatibility, smartphone-controlled everything, and gear so complex that only a specialist will be able to fix it

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Bikes today perform better than ever, but many are too sophisticated for home mechanics. What’s being lost?

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The Raptor R is the ultimate expression of truck as toy, the perfect way to bookend the era of internal-combustion-engine super trucks

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Studs or chains? LTs or P-metrics? Here's everything you need to know to find the perfect flexible, grippy tires—no matter the weather conditions.

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This is your chance to win a trip of a lifetime and a sweet haul of adventure-ready gear

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Meet one of the winners of the 2021 Defender Service Awards—and the rescue vehicle that helps them get the work done

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The brand intends to win over prospective customers with an astonishingly wide range of sizes

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Enter for a chance to win a trip of a lifetime and a sweet haul of adventure-ready gear

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A new crop of resources and products is taking the guesswork out of DIY adventure vehicles

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Skechers GOrun Razor 4 impresses with a smooth, lively ride and supportive, comfortable fit—at a bargain price

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Sponsor Content: Columbia

Stay warm, stay hydrated, and explore the season’s top national parks

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This little electric cycle truck has great carrying capacity and plenty of zip around town

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Will you want one after reading this review of the Hitchfire Ledge? Probably.

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Packable, reliable, unbelievably warm, and surprisingly affordable

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Sometimes the best solutions are the simplest

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Columnist Eben Weiss explains how the Woom NOW cargo bike overcomes the hurdles kids face in the commute to and from the classroom

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A new gear store in Santa Fe reminds me why small, locally owned retailers are still important

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The brand takes a leap forward with the Domane+ SLR 9 eTap

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Trek’s latest e-road bike comes gravel capable and motor-assisted up to 28 miles per hour for road speed

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Huckberry is offering up to 30 percent off on some of its best sellers

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In March, our team of testers headed to Sun Valley, Idaho, to test out over 150 pairs of skis from every major brand in the industry

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Six testers spent three months checking out the coolest new airbag tech to hit the market. Spoiler: it lives up to the hype.

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These boots are the only ones you’ll need all winter long

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These shelters will keep you warm and dry—no matter the weather

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It’s the little, forgettable things that make the difference between a good trip and a bad one

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Keep those piggies wiggling, no matter the conditions

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These snow-ready indulgences will revive you after a long day on the mountain

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It all started with a marine store in Washington and a company called Showa

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We can’t guarantee you’ll ride just like Barrett Christy, but this snowboard might get you a little bit closer

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We’ve never encountered a zero-degree puffy this light and packable

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Over the course of last season, this touring shell impressed us with a combination of serious weight savings and surprising durability

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Wintry parking lots and cumbersome ski gear have finally met their match

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This lightweight, storm-resistant puffy earned an Editor’s Choice award. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

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A week of scrambling over boulders and slogging through mud in the Arctic Circle proved the Hoka Mafate Speed 4’s versatile competence

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Shorts and liners that work for more riders

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This four-season, ultralight truck camper is designed to go anywhere, anytime

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Galadriel—we’ve got notes

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Put down the checkered top and pick up one of these men's denim shirts

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Bryan Rogala walks us through his new truck camper’s water system, including the Geyser hot water heater

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I’ll level with you, dear reader: while I don’t trust gear reviews that don’t name at least a few cons, the only con here is the hefty price

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One man’s lifelong quest for camp comfort

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A good pair of socks and a quality shirt will help you run more–and do it more comfortably

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Cooler temps have arrived and we’re loving it

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We put a pair of $200-plus haulers up against a ubiquitous $14 box so you don’t have to

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This four-season, ultralight truck camper is designed to go anywhere, anytime

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Sponsor Content: Smartwool

Innovations in wool midlayers mean a serious upgrade in comfort, whether you’re backcountry skiing or walking the dog

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Take advantage of the best time of year for exploring by bringing a tool that won’t add any weight to your pack: meet Gaia GPS, a powerful navigation mobile app and website that empowers you to create your own adventures and stay on the trail. Master the app with Outside Learn’s new course.

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It will now be known as “high pile,” the company announces

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After 2,194.3 miles, this is the equipment that they loved the most

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Our first runs reveal that the Flow Velociti Elite coddles the foot and delivers a fast, easy-striding ride

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Sponsor Content: CB Sports

CB Sports defined skiwear and ski fun. Now the brand is back and better than ever.

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We took the new rig on an off-roading backcountry camping trip. You could say it went well.

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Craft’s CTM Ultra Carbon 2 brings bouncy, high-stack, carbon-plated responsiveness to dirt-road training and racing

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Six pieces of equipment for running around a 14,000-foot mountain

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And everything you need to know to build your own kit

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These skis make tackling firm snow and narrower trails a heck of a lot easier

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It’s so dorky to admit you want to look hot, and even more embarrassing to admit that you want to look cool, while sleeping on the ground or hauling your sweaty body up the side of a mountain. Guilty as charged.

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Find out what tweaks Santa Cruz made to this cult classic

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The five-time Ironman world champion says she unknowingly wore a banned wetsuit in competition. Triathlon organizers have decided not to punish her.

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This equipment will keep your four-legged spotter safe while you’re on the wall

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Less dramatic updates could make it easier to keep those feelings of new bike envy at bay

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The upstart brand with the wide, comfy toe box, balanced ride, and loyal following had its start in a toaster oven

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Thanks to advances in everything from noise cancellation to battery life, they’re my go-to for long runs, long meetings, and long flights

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Climbing's gear expert weighs in

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I wore the new Apple Watch Ultra for a week of workouts and a mini-triathlon to see if it was a novelty act for serious endurance and outdoor athletes or a legit contender in the long race

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I added comfort, safety, convenience, and cold drinks with these unexpected additions. Here's how you can, too.

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New webbing straps made by a company called Austere offer a tight-cinching alternative when you need to tie things down

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Smart upgrades remove most of the frustrations with previous generations of the ubiquitous action camera

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Sun hoodies are the multi-tool of the hiker’s wardrobe, but they often get gross, fast. Not Coalatree’s new Suray.

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Thanks to a new emergency SOS feature and significantly improved camera, Apple’s latest version of the iPhone is a great piece of gear for those of us who spend a lot of time outside

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What we used to hit our summer stride

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The rise of electric micromobility gadgets has brought more people into bike lanes across the country. Is there still room for cyclists?

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The 2024 Jeep Recon will be 100 percent electric and capable of completing the Rubicon Trail

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The items that got our writer through the Steamboat Gravel Black Course

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The next time you find yourself camping by a wild body of water, catch your own dinner with this packable fly fishing kit

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Whatever your reason for considering an EV—your wallet, the environment, or practicality—adding an e-bike is a far better choice than replacing your current car

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It carries well, quickly flips open, and gets the job done

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The Ultra gets a titanium case, sapphire face, significantly better battery life, and better GPS and off-grid route-tracking features, making it a much more robust backcountry tool

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Sponsor Content: Merrell

Who knew the famous comfort, durability, and versatility of the Merrell Moab could be improved?

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When a simple question goes wrong

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