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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
It’s time to upgrade your gas station beanie
Enjoying a night in a tent shouldn’t be a challenge
Advice from one of the world’s best ultra-marathon runners
The well-known mountain guide breaks down his 10 essentials
A software update brings phone-free music experience to the Watch
Need fuel for your fireplace or home stove? Swing away.
In descending order of priority
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?
Quality sunglasses don't have to be expensive
We look forward to having you as part of the gear-nerd club, and thank you, as always for your support
Picked by Kicker, a golden retriever with over 40,000 Instagram followers
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.
Just remember one thing: it’s all about fit
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.
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
A rooftop tent that coverts to a treehouse.
A duffel bag that celebrates our National Parks.
A wallet made from upcycled fire hose
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
Or how to be the most popular camping partner around
Nadine Marchal and her loom have made everything from sandals to climbing rope more stylish
Both brands just built websites that will help people shop for pre-owned products
They're durable, smartly built, and ridiculously comfy
Tools to prevent a breakup with your bike.
Trail bikes aside, no mountain machine adds more versatility to a fleet than a fat bike.
Don't let the cold shut down your training.
Up your skin-care game with these cold-weather remedies.
Dial in your—and your pet’s—training.
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
Play atop the powder with these new decks.
Wherever your cold-weather escape trajectory leads, these best-in-class shades improve the view.
Pavement? Trail? Snow? These workhorses have you covered.
Cylindrical lenses that strike the perfect balance between performance and price.
Tools that make it impossible to take a bad picture.
Rugged, refined timepieces for nights out, the depths, and, yes, even space.
Survive a night (or two or three) in the snow.
Load them up, kick them through the snow—these haulers will serve you well no matter what.
Even outdoor gear deserves a second chance.
For pickups and vans, there's no better bike carrier
How to really take advantage of Apple's newest smartphone
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
Roomy, safe, fast, and affordable, full-size trucks are the ultimate adventure enablers
A fully-featured adventure vehicle.
Why this 35-year-old fanny pack is still a perfect piece of gear
Watch columnist Bryan Rogala outline the seven things you need keep your dog safe and happy on your next outdoor adventure.
This shirt should be a staple in your wardrobe
Most snowboard boots are ugly. Not so with this collab from Danner and Burton.
These essentials—some tangible, some not—should run you less than $100 and will make the two of you way happier in the backcountry
Giving disaster-struck communities the ability to produce their own clean water
Cheap, bigger inside than a NYC apartment, and it goes off-road. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well...
A venerated European brand comes to the U.S.
Don’t leave home without a warm winter buddy.
Stifle that laughter. These aren’t merely kids’ pj’s anymore.
Apparel that looks its best after you’ve put it through your worst
Comfortable, classy fireside wear.
Smart, classy apparel for the chilliest time of year.