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We put 161 pairs of planks through the paces during our annual ski test at Snowbird mountain in Utah. These eight won out.
Size matters. For speed, go big. Wanna goof around? Stubby is best.
Sensing that the women's market wasn’t a top priority for lots of existing gear companies, these entrepreneurs and athletes started making their own stuff
The Echo Meter Touch 2 lets you identify ultrasonic bat calls in real time
Sixteen years and eight iterations in, this boot is a solid hiker that feels an awful lot like a trail runner
The Utah-based ski company claims its new "glide treatment" will make your skis slippery for life. We tested it and came away impressed.
Essentials to get you hunting—or just make being outside more enjoyable
Watch columnist Bryan Rogala walk you through his layering system for fall backpacking trips.
A light and roomy teardrop trailer.
Nailing the perfect ratio of utility and technology, this folding knife ($295) from Shinola won us over with its timeless design and modern materials. The 2.6-inch stainless steel blade is housed in a titanium handle and deploys with the push of a button. An integrated belt clip keeps the knife secure…
This $45 tool will change the way you hydrate on the trail
Enjoying a night in a tent shouldn’t be a challenge
Advice from one of the world’s best ultra-marathon runners
Need fuel for your fireplace or home stove? Swing away.
The well-known mountain guide breaks down his 10 essentials
A software update brings phone-free music experience to the Watch
These two fisherwomen are ocean advocates and clothing designers during the off-season
Brands like Costa del Mar are putting a stylish touch on performance shades
We crowdsourced the reviews on this expensive piece of gear
After a full summer of testing, we found great-fitting bottoms that come in short and long lengths and play just as hard as we do
The rise of automatic shifting, integrated computers, lights, power meters, and radar has made us wonder: How much is too much?
We look forward to having you as part of the gear-nerd club, and thank you, as always for your support
Add this simple device to your pack. You won’t regret it.
How the Pixel 2 improves on the search giant’s original smartphone release
Your food will taste better, and you'll stay healthier
The first car-based Range Rover honors the brand's off-road legacy, even though the on-road experience could use some improvements
Thanks to a plethora of new materials, skis are getting way more versatile.
We put together a full no-compromise setup for under $2,000
It's smokeless and sears hotter than anything else I've tried
We weigh in on our favorite shoulder-season shirts and jackets
Never heard of the thing? Read on to let me convince you that these easy-to-transport, bomber camping tables are the only way to go.
A duffel bag that celebrates our National Parks.
The shell of this Ducati was lovingly hammered from three sheets of raw aluminum and then melded with mahogany veneer panels.
You could turn your Jeep or Tacoma into an off-road beast. Or you could just buy this bad-ass side-by-side buggy instead.
Seriously, it’s time to recalibrate your stance on the season
Nadine Marchal and her loom have made everything from sandals to climbing rope more stylish
They're durable, smartly built, and ridiculously comfy
Both brands just built websites that will help people shop for pre-owned products
We asked some of our favorite hiking guides to dish on the shoes and boots that they’ve fallen in love with over the years
Trail bikes aside, no mountain machine adds more versatility to a fleet than a fat bike.
Cylindrical lenses that strike the perfect balance between performance and price.
Rugged, refined timepieces for nights out, the depths, and, yes, even space.
Wherever your cold-weather escape trajectory leads, these best-in-class shades improve the view.
Load them up, kick them through the snow—these haulers will serve you well no matter what.
How to really take advantage of Apple's newest smartphone
Watch columnist Bryan Rogala outline the seven things you need keep your dog safe and happy on your next outdoor adventure.
The 18-foot Mantis trailer (from $32,500) is just short enough to fit in a standard garage, but long enough to sleep four adults, and high enough to stand in