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The Google Pixel Watch 3 is the best smartwatch an Android user can buy to date, but it still has room for improvement as a workout companion

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Sponsor Content: Topo Athletic

Ultramarathoner Callie Vinson shares her running journey and the lessons she’s learned along the way

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Choose the wrong truck or camper awning, and you'll be looking at broken poles and vehicle damage. Choose the right one, and you'll be looking at one of these.

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These five pieces got our gear columnist through a week of surviving off the bare minimum in the backcountry

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This deck rides switch exceptionally, floats well, and may be the most durable split on the market today

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Ditch the crowds and enjoy the pow with our testers’ favorite splitboards on the market

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Sponsor Content: Ford

Social worker Jamie Holmes visits Bronco Off-Roadeo New Hampshire, rallying up Gunstock Mountain then mountain biking with Bronco Ambassador Rachel Strait

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Our Dear Gear columnist breaks down the benefits—and potential downsides—of buying a super shoe

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Our gear guy answers his most asked question once and for all

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The Gnu Barrett board wins the Editor’s Choice award for a second time thanks to its reliable, ripping all-mountain prowess

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From all-mountain rippers to powder craft, these five boards will have women riders everywhere salivating to get the 2024/2025 season started

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Sponsor Content: High West Distillery

Why High West Distillery committed $1 million to preserving the West and its inhabitants

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Our testers’ favorite board, the Nitro Alternator is a capable, no-frills, cambered all-mountain crusher

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Meet our snowboard test director’s go-to Japow board and a perennial favorite of our Tahoe test team

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30 testers put 50 snowboards to the test during our board test week at Tahoe’s Diamond Peak and beyond. These are the cream of the crop.

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With modern rigs weighed down by high-performance components, two Pinkbike editors square off about whether the industry has taken things too far

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The new Messenger Plus device lets you send photos, voice messages, and much longer texts to family and rescuers

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Out of the 106 products we tested, these ten picks got us most excited to get back into hunting season

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Don't miss these last-season deals on Patagonia gear to refresh your cold-weather wardrobe

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Sponsor Content: EAGLERIDER

Detour off the Strip and into the Mojave Desert on this bucket-list adventure from EAGLERIDER and Yamaha

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Innovative new features make the phone even more powerful at capturing professional photos and video

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These jackets, waders, vests, boots, socks, gloves, and layers handled long days and cold nights in the winter backcountry hunting deer, ducks, turkey, and more

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Shelter from the sun is essential to enjoying yourself at the beach. This beach shade is our favorite that we’ve ever tested.

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The gorgeous new flagship watch makes some big promises. But is it worth the cost?

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The 2,700-mile Great Divide Mountain Bike Route is long, remote, and rugged. Here’s the kit you’ll need to pull it off.

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I was reluctant to succumb to #vanlife. But after two weeks in a Wayfarer Van, I might be converted for good.

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I love beachcombing and snorkeling with a purpose, but I’m learning care for the beach starts with how I shop

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The new iPhone 16 comes with smart camera upgrades and important new health features. We get an improved Apple Watch and AirPods. But there’s no Ultra Watch 3, unfortunately.

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Sponsor Content: Danner

Why should women put up with ill-fitting, blister-causing boots? They shouldn’t. That’s why Danner spent three years perfecting Precision Fit—creating hiking, work, and lifestyle footwear designed specifically for the female foot.

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Celebrate American workers while supporting American jobs and saving money

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Some of our favorite pieces of outdoor gear are on sale right now at REI

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The season is coming to an end—here’s the gear that is keeping our editors outside until the very last moments of summer warmth

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We dove deep and found out everything you need to know about getting a bespoke stick before you pull the trigger

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Our gear columnist refuses to wear anything but swim shorts in the warmer months. Is he just lazy, or is he on to something?

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Sponsor Content: White Claw

One lucky grand prize winner will receive an AutoCamp glamping adventure and three winners will score a sweet gear package

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Our hands-on impressions cooking with Yeti’s new skillet, why we love it, and why it looks oh so familiar

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Sponsor Content: Brooks

Endless singletrack, postcard views, and tight-knit community make the PNW a trail runner’s paradise. New to the scene? Local experts share their tips and favorite gear for soaking up the magic.

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Sponsor Content: KEEN

The surprising intersection between adventure, art, and iconic hiking boots

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Mountain bikes are constantly changing—what counts as outdated versus new-school mountain-bike geometry these days?

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Sponsor Content: Isopure

Stay healthy and energized with whey protein

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Why I love slip-on shoes meant for camping, and my favorites for every season

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This gear will guarantee a good night’s rest every time you sleep in your vehicle

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Price, style, weight, ventilation and comfort are all important considerations, but the main purpose of a helmet is to keep your head safe

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Put your retired gear to good use to promote outdoor inclusivity and protect the planet

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Nearly half of the surfers at the 2024 Games wore helmets. Here’s a brief history of helmets in the sport and where you can buy them now.

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Hint: they ain’t cheap

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The Oko Living yoga rug is like a portable personal gym

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The author reviews a new medical kit for pups that’s equipped with gauze, bandages, and other essentials

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The gear that let us brave monsoon season in the west and heat waves in the east

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These fun, functional shorts cover all my outdoor adventure needs in unique style

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When a technological breakthrough gives some athletes a major advantage, how should we think about the victories, the medals, the world records?

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From trail-ready supershoes to 3D-printed back panels, our annual OMA gear preview did not disappoint.

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Sleeping bag liners have multiple uses for weary travelers. Here’s why you should carry one on every trip.

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Sponsor Content: Hankook Tires

Overlanding enthusiast Andrew Muse shares his hacks for eating well in the backcountry

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A former backcountry caretaker with the Green Mountain Club breaks down her favorite regimen for keeping her skin clear in the wilderness

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Sponsor Content: New Balance

This active city has the routes, events, and resources to keep runners coming back for more

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Two product testers square off on whether the politics surrounding outdoor equipment and apparel should guide consumers

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Sponsor Content: Toyota

A veteran Tacoma driver’s hard-earned tips to help you stay organized, reduce stress, and maximize your time outside

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The SaunaBox doesn’t look as cute as the cedar barrel saunas on Instagram, but it does its job just as well

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From now until 11:59 pm PST on July 17, you can score some amazing deals on outdoor gear during Amazon’s biggest sale event of the year, Prime Day

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The latest iteration of the brand’s Regulator wetsuits proves that sustainability doesn’t have to come at the cost of performance

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These women-founded maternity activewear brands make it easier to stay active during pregnancy

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Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner—here are some of our favorite early deals on gear before the real thing

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Insider tips to make sure you get the right camera to capture your adventures

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We’ve been on a quest to find innovative gear that will make your daily run that much better

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Decked’s new drawer system is like performance-enhancing drugs for organization

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My family and I took six different sun protection hoodies to the Costa Rican jungle. Here’s how they shook out.

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Watch your favorite films under the stars with an outdoor projector set up

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Don't think you like sleeping in hammocks? You might like these lay-flat versions.

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Celebrate America, get that cooler (and tent, and jacket) you’ve always wanted

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Slippery granite rock and snowed-in trails were no match for the gear we used this June

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Sponsor Content: New Balance

Follow Kira West through her daily life spent training and building community as a running coach in Chicago

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Eight testers worked out in 42 tops and 33 shorts for more than 300 hours. These picks came out on top.

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The cooling power of KT Tape Pro Ice provided unexpected pain relief

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Our gear columnist was never a fan of wind jackets until he tried this one

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These jerseys, pants, and shorts got us through rain, sunshine, wind, and everything in between

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Nine testers sweated in more than 50 summer workout shirts, shorts, hats, and accessories. These six came out on top.

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Sony’s new A7CII is a full-frame powerhouse in a small package

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Here’s how to try to recover your stolen bike, or at least recoup the financial loss

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I got my Dovetail overalls for volunteer work at a goat farm. They are so comfortable and protective, they inspire me to do all sorts of labor.

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