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Turns out performance and eco-friendliness can play nice together
Your deductible toward security in the mountains
Sending indoors can be fun. Here are our favorite tools.
Time-tested classics and updated iterations
Swaddle yourself in light-weight, breathable warmth
Converting your van to a livable space doesn't have to mean shelling out $50,000
Versatility reigns as decks with inventive shapes push performance to the edge
Don’t let winter cold banish you to the treadmill
They won’t always be on their best behavior, but at least they’ll stay warm and dry
Keep hands toasty and fingers functional with these sturdy mitts
Mission-critical kit for cars, trucks, and the garage
The season’s top performers from our ski test in Steamboat, Colorado, do everything you want them to, no matter what the conditions
Whatever your adventure, here’s the gear to get you on your way
Two newcomers shake things up, while a couple of old hands succeed with clever tech
Weather’s nasty? No need to stay inside if you’ve got a pair of these.
Sticks for every kind of shredding
Technical pieces that breathe new life into old materials
Cool capability returns with the best shades for winter
Prepare for the worst and never be caught off guard
Train naked. Or wear a panda suit if you want—it’s your house!
Look like a million bucks. And feel like it, too.
Warm, durable gear for extreme adventures
Shed a little weight from your backcountry setup
You want to ride your bike. You know you do. So get out there.
Astride any of these stout steeds, you needn’t limit yourself to snow
These shirts do it all—dinner, drinks, and (yes) lumberjacking
Because remote, untracked snow is worth the effort
Everything you need to host a hungry crew at the end of the day
Comfort and style as you go from lift lines to bar limes
State-of-the-art protection, minus that clamped-down feeling
The Stockton Rain Jacket is the culmination of 30 years of the New Zealand–based gear company putting sustainability first
Outside biking experts Aaron Gulley and Jen Judge run through the features of their favorite, most versatile bike rack.
Rejoice, dudes. We can finally wear tops that aren't t-shirts
Brace yourselves. Winter is coming, and you’ll need the right gear when the snow hits the ski hill. Thankfully, the folks at Backcountry have us covered with their Winter Clearance Sale, now through 10/9.
An already excellent shoe gets an upgrade
The new Maven S.2 isn't much heavier than a pair of binoculars so you can take more magnification into the backcountry
With its impressive new 29er, one brand is increasing its commitment to women's rides
Bike technology has gotten really, really good. So how do you pick your next bike in an age of overwhelming choice?
In these Airstream dwellers' experience, your tow rig can make all the difference for life on the road
After nearly a month of testing in Alaska and Yosemite, the shelter can best be described as a guilty pleasure
Will Skudin is one of the best big-wave surfers in the world. But his favorite waves are the ones the kids catch at his family's camp.
More than just zero emissions, these new American-made electric trucks will out perform your SUV off-road and on
Gear editor Jeremy Rellosa talks us through his two-week test of blue-light-filtering glasses
Six pairs suited for a wide range of activities
The Blumenthal Force Grill will convert even the most diehard charcoal purists
From route planning to stargazing, here’s how to transform your phone into a more functional piece of gear
Know what you're getting yourself into
The brand's classic design continues to impress me
Airstreams are built incredibly tough, and with a few simple modifications, they can be the perfect mobile adventure base camp.
A sharp knife is a safe knife and a useful knife. But as you use your blade, it will grow dull
The weather may be getting a little colder, but that doesn’t mean the camping trips have to come to an end. These deals can make those trips that much better.
High-end electric roadies are cool, but they won't reverse cycling's decline. What will? Affordable, urban-oriented models.
By focusing on breathability, Polartec Alpha works when you’re moving, too
Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean you have to put your gear away. We pulled some numbers, and these were the products you were most stoked about.
The company took an overlooked piece of gear and made it significantly more useful
The new iPhone is an even better camera for people who want to adventure outside