Gear
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Guide-built since 1920, Eddie Bauer continues to push the envelope with innovative, award-winning products.
Falling hard for a futuristic shelter
Keep your gear dry with these five products
The writer and activist's nighttime essentials
Running is as low maintenance as it gets—strap on some shoes and go. But there are a few pieces of inexpensive gear that will make your run more enjoyable and help you go farther and faster.
Mission Workshops makes some of the world's finest cycling apparel, but just released a knife called the Unagi.
Everything you need to scramble up your local alpine summit
We put together a full, no-comprise setup for under $2,000
The software update, which launched today, is almost identical to what GoPro touted months ago but has yet to deliver
The GoPro founder always keeps one of his cameras handy, even when he sleeps
The ultimate mountain rescue vehicle.
This bike is made from whiskey barrels.
The 161-year-old rod and tackle manufacturer is doubling down on its commitment to women’s gear
The simple silk cocoon is a key piece of gear when the temperature starts to drop
A fire starter that's very nearly windproof and works almost anywhere, anytime
Finding a place to put a tent is easy if you follow these steps
Those folks up in the PNW know how to make nice-looking outdoor toys
The writer and film producer reveals her favorite tried-and-true women’s gear for the crag
The most luxurious rally car ever made.
Spice up your commute with this flashy bike.
In short, it's smartly designed and great looking
Her top tip: don't forget the coffee
If weight is no issue, this is the ultimate base camp tent.
12 pieces of essential gear chosen by our resident climber
A three-inch blade you'll always want on your side.
Thanks to trickle-down technology, second- and third-tier groups are almost as good as the premium stuff but cost a fraction of the price
When the going gets rough, these duffels will protect your stuff
It's easier than ever to find affordable outdoor lighting solutions
Columnist Bryan Rogala takes us through the essential gear you need for any car camping adventure.
Only the tried-and-true basics
Thanks to new software, your #roadtrip photos are going to get a lot better
The next phase of FKT-worthy custom gear puts consumers in the design chair
Most gear evolves step by step. With this stuff, it’s by leaps and bounds.
Ford Australia is teasing a Ford Ranger Raptor. Could it come to the U.S.?
It’s the newest creation from renowned industrial designer Thomas Meyerhoffer
Funding the difficult recovery period with footwear
We reviewed two of the most cutting-edge sun-fighting pieces to find out how well they work
This wearable ensures you'll always have a tool handy.
An artistic tribute to one of our National Parks.
A fully electric Volkswagon bus.
A badass Mercedes adventure rig.
A limited edition motorcycle inspired by a jet plane.
How to trick-out your picture-taking device without breaking the bank
Essentials for a basic kit to get you far, far out there
Here's everything he relied on while blazing up the trail
Normally, not something you want a shark scientist to say. But Eric Stroud is talking about his chemistry-lab quest for the ultimate shark repellent, which he appears to have found. The questions that remain: Does it work on the great white, the ocean’s most fearsome predator? And can a couple of rookie entrepreneurs get it to market?
This basic piece of gear is a must-have for any adventure
We talked to design maverick Thomas Meyerhoffer about the importance of always exploring. Then we had him speak with four other visionaries building an ingenious new world.
MIT research scientist Hugh Herr lost both legs below the knee after a 1982 winter climbing ordeal. In less than a year, he hacked his prosthetics to allow him to climb again, and he went on to become one of the world’s leading innovators in the field. Author Todd Balf, who lost partial use of his legs after a spinal-cord injury, gets a front-row seat as Herr and his MIT colleagues plot their next big act—new science and technology to end a slate of disabling conditions.
Electric cars are the future for commuters, but can they go the extra mile on a road trip?
Having a better backpacking trip starts with a good list of essentials.
By inventing what they needed but couldn't buy from major brands, these women have developed some of the best sports bras on the market
When you're pulling a big trailer, you need a big engine to match
Here's the stuff this well-known adventure photographer uses to help him nail the shot
Some of the industry’s best-known brands are doing whatever they can to aid those affected by the floods
They're unobtrusive but handy as hell
A murdered out pocketknife.
From surf to city, these do-it-alls look as good as they perform
Royal Carribean and Snapchat teamed up to develop a scuba mask with built-in Snapchat Spectacles.
An electric version of the wildly popular Honda Super Cub.
As light as a wind vest and as watertight as a drybag, this rain piece redefines "prepared" for cyclists
To see more than just paved roads and parking lots, a new breed of explorers are taking a cue from the Aussies
Looking for a practical, versatile car that's luxurious and well-designed? Take the all-new 2018 Volvo XC60 for a test drive.
Don't let a little weather keep you inside
The gear we're most excited about, on sale
To make a supremely comfortable women's backpacking pack, Osprey found, it needed to send its designers out on the trail
Just please don't call them hacks
Don't miss out on incredible savings this week
Time does not have to equal a ton of money
Start preparing for the season at REI's Labor Day Sale
Fall is almost here. Get your wardrobe ready.
What we’re most excited about, plus five runner-ups