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These planks have built-in sensors to track your ski dynamics and offer real-time coaching. Geeky or brilliant?
The British government published a report detailing system abuses by the coaches and athletes on Team Sky
We drove one across Peru to find out
Flourfund purchased the recently shuttered wool-apparel brand and plans to revamp its direct-to-consumer sales
In short, it all comes down to bringing the right tools and planning ahead
Meredith Klein, women's workshop instructor at Brooklyn's famed 718 Cyclery, on her favorite gear
The special-edition pack is made of G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco fabric to celebrate the 65th birthday of Fjällräven's first jacket
We partnered with camp cooking gurus Fresh Off the Grid to show you how to re-season a cast iron pan.
Protect your most important piece of gear
These brands are more likely to offer inclusive sizes, cuts for multiple body types, and innovative products for lady-specific needs
CEO Corinne Prevot, 27, turned a high school pet project into a full-blown business
A good general rule of thumb is to never drink unpurified water. Yet if you do, then use common sense first.
Two new running shoes designed specifically with the ultrarunner in mind
A versatile getup for winter’s last throes and spring’s first showers
Eleven companies making apparel and equipment just the way you like it
The prescription goggles are the best solution for those who simply can't go without their specs on the slopes
In the West, where it's stupidly easy to get scorched, it's best to show less skin. These sun gloves help.
Twice as strong as most stainless steel alloys yet half as light, titanium makes sense for watch building
They're all made in Norway by Viking descendants
At USU, students in the country’s first program for gear designers aren’t just learning how to sew a bestselling jacket. They’re being groomed to lead the industry’s next big political and environmental fights.
The parent company owns outdoor brands like CamelBak and Giro, as well as Savage Arms, a manufacturer of AR-15-style semi-automatic rifles
I’ve been telling myself for years that I didn’t need new bike tools. How wrong I was.
Luke Jacobson set out to land a gig at a big ski company like K2. Instead, he helped launch American-built Moment Skis, a small but growing brand that made it all the way to the 2018 Winter Olympics.
At the Outdoor Retailer trade show last month, these seven standout hiking and trail running products caught my eye
The boards are custom-made and feature bog oak top sheets and bindings plated in 14-karat gold
And 9 other tips for how to stay dry when adventuring in a downpour
New Zealand-based outdoor brand Kathmandu is making a global name for itself by combining accessible adventure gear and apparel with forward-thinking environmental initiatives
Do you really need a bra specifically made for rock climbing? Yes.
Ultra runners and backpackers, take note: this tool offers unmatched performance for the price
From better casings and increased sidewall protection to varied compounds for better grip and new sizes, rubber for the road and the trail is improving
If your only exposure to Canada Goose has been an abundance of black parkas on the New York City subway, this rant is for you
We dive deep into the outdoor industry's premium insulation to help you buy—and care for—your next puffy
The indie French brand reissues its classic aviator-shaped mountaineering glasses
Scientists make the case for a new real-time measure of endurance effort
Say one of your favorite hydration-pack brands has a parent company that also owns a semi-automatic rifle maker. Should you stop buying the gear? We asked three ethicists for their opinions.
A love letter to a very expensive pair of skis
This winter, Outside held its annual bike test in sunny Tucson, Arizona, where we tested 25 brand new mountain bikes over the course of a week.
Say goodbye to cement blocks—the latest crop of hiking shoes and boots is lighter and comfier than ever
Five reasons our bike editor loves the Arizona city, from its rocky trails to its warm weather to its great beer
The lightest in the Nano-Air line, this jacket finds its way into my pack every day
Watch to see which 2018 road bike came out on top as our testers' favorite.
The new Vasque Clarion 88s work as good as they look
Never leave home without it, even if you don't think you'll have to use it
Even superstar Olympians need some help staying fresh through the competition
Every year, the Outside team tests dozens of bikes, looking for the most innovative designs and new technology.
Gearmakers: We want tough, technical products that actually fit
From the folks at Expedition Overland, Oh Hey There with Jeff is a series that highlights the nuances of overlanding.
Take a page from Lael Wilcox's playbook and go long
The author spent the season testing the warmest kicks in Canada's Yukon Territory. Here are her favorites.
If you own a Generation 3.0 Mammut avalanche airbag pack from 2016 to 2018, the deployment cable may have been installed incorrectly.
This new Jaguar E-Pace is also the roomiest small crossover
We found that line with the 60 mph HPC Revolution
Watch to see the five most important tools our mechanic thinks you should always have on you.
The all-mountain touring boot is the most innovative ski boot of the year
Comfortable, practical—and, yes, they actually keep you warm
Customers now have one year to return a product—and must bring in a receipt
Ralph Lauren designed Team U.S.A.'s uniforms, but a pair of leather, tasseled gloves bear resemblance to those made by a small company from Colorado
Watch to learn how to set up tubeless tires and avoid getting a flat out on the trails.
Racks to headlamps, we tried it all at our annual bike test in Tucson, Arizona
Great for working out, hanging out, and even going out in public
Make popping a squat as painless and embarrassment-free as possible
Strafe solved the biggest problem with ski bibs for women: an easy way to answer nature's call
The outdoor community made filtration a must for a reason
Crowdfunding was intended for startups. Should they keep using the platform when they grow up?
Is Osprey's new "super ultralight" Levity/Lumina right for you? Unless you're a dedicated thru-hiker or gram weenie, probably not. But it's still pretty impressive.
The decorated skier talks productivity and good habits as he prepares to defend his gold medal in Pyeongchang and enters his 12th year running his eyewear company
Not every innovative new product has an astronomical price tag
From a performance-minded midlayer to an apres statement piece