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The big outdoor trade shows are upon us, which means it's time to start looking at the top products for winter 2018–19. Here's what our editors are most excited about.
A women-specific grant dedicated to helping ambitious splitboarders go deeper, further, and higher
Athletes can come back with adverse test results without getting even temporarily banned from racing. That's like allowing a drunk driver who failed a breathalyzer test to drive away—so long as he has a good excuse.
From $25 to $200, these three lights rose to the top of our testing
One of our favorite new packs pays homage to the Forest Service—and looks good doing it
Both my girlfriend and I have basically lived in these versatile, tough pants for two months now, for all sorts of outdoor activities
Mission-critical supplies for when the mercury drops
After weeks training in this road runner, I believe it's one of the company's fastest shoes yet
When Eddie Bauer launched their new Thindown insulation technology, we were excited to get our hands on a jacket and put it to the test.
Uberlight and able to take moisture in stride, a new breed of synthetic down is changing the winter jacket for good
A durable road runner to follow up last year’s 4% mania
But how many planks did he trash along the way?
The essentials this snowboarding pro will bring to the Olympic Village to help her perform at her best
From mountain bike-inspired prosthetics to couch skiing, Americans are using the latest advances to maximize their output
These bottoms work just as well inbounds as they do in the backcountry, and I can't imagine my season without them
Still dominant on the crag at 36, Sharma reflects on his greatest climbs and how those lessons have helped him break into the business world
There's a lot to talk about when it comes to this fabric
If you don't already own a vest, check this one out
My new favorite gloves cost $20 and are lightweight, durable, waterproof, and breathable
The legendary Mercedes SUV gets softer and more manageable for more drivers
This new female-founded outerwear company has a vendetta against girly colors
Move over, Tacoma. There’s an all-new Ranger in town.
The Texas company introduces four new products this spring. These are our first impressions after a long weekend with them.
Our bike editor tested a handful of new fit apps to see how they stacked up to the brick-and-mortar specialists. Let's just say some worked better than others.
From a simple satchel to a bespoke canvas duffel, these bags will keep your workout clothes tidy
Five adventurous kicks that look good enough to wear in the office
Our 2018 bike test starts next week in Tucson. Here’s how we review the fleet.
From technical, three-layer shells to casual flannels, Basin and Range makes clothes designed for an adventurous lifestyle
Our editor wears them everywhere, from the office to the yard
The once dominant action sports company is beginning 2018 with some major changes
Your old Carhartts are now fashionable, and outdoor brands are taking note
A crew of midwestern riding enthusiasts is pioneering grooming techniques for fat-bike trails that have extended the bike season year-round and added 80 miles of snowy singletrack to the city
Yeah, it's gross, but we have to talk about it. Here's how to prevent wet conditions from ruining your backpacking trip.
Inconceivably rad gloves and mittens from the Land of the Rising Sun
Supporting your local gear companies doesn't have to break the bank
People get heated on how to stay heated at night
A simple, well-thought-out design makes this pack worthy of a place in your gear closet
Jen Gurecki had zero experience designing skis—until she decided to start her own women's ski company
A new sleepwear company is on a mission to improve women's sleep using the same material gear companies have relied on for years
Seventeen products that made this bike season better than any before
A small but mighty subculture navigates a lot more than the unpredictable conditions of living on the road
24 products—for work and play—that we fell in love with this year
According to the guy who designs some of our favorites
Essentials to keep you comfortable no matter how long the flight
Snow, sleet, or full-on torrential downpour, these packs keep your cargo safe
We’re told that the sport has cleaned itself up and cheating is a thing of the past. Yet with the world’s top racer pushing the limits of fair play, it's sure hard to believe that.
There's a dearth of high-performance, heavy duty work gear out there. Patagonia and glove-maker Tougher are trying to change that.
Continuing the tradition of Tom Morgan's signature smooth feel, only 50 of these new rods have been made. Without even casting it, I know it's amazing.
One of these gifts could make someone very happy this holiday season
Two days on the AT binding that spent seven years in R&D
Improved technology means you don't have to spend a lot to get a great light
I spent an evening sprinting in front of my car's headlights to test the latest reflective (and surprisingly good-looking) running and cycling apparel
Corporate acquisitions and a challenging retail climate could alter the price and personality of the industry’s biggest wool-apparel brands
Free up some space inside your car by storing your gear on top
Eight packable products that make workouts on the road as easy as room service
After getting hit by a car, our bike-test director comes to terms with distracted driving and a society that devalues cyclists
In recent years, a whole crop of smaller ski builders like Shaggy’s Copper Country Skis have emerged, and these shops now make some of the country’s finest downhill boards. As a ski maker, you have to be part tailor, part carpenter, and part physicist, creating products that excel…
Overlanding, where you use your vehicle to explore and camp in off-the-grid spots, can be done in almost any car or truck. At Tactical Application Vehicles, Walt Wagner specializes in helping people decide which upgrades are necessary, and then carefully adds those new components to their rigs.
All the essentials, from $15 to $330, that make exercising more fun
