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A restored 1937 Yellowstone tour bus.
The best outdoor blankets according to Amazon reviewers.
Like running shorts, but tough as nails, these bottoms are made for hard hiking
For years, the action-cam maker insisted it wanted to become an entertainment company. Now it's back to focusing on a few core products—a strategy that is finally working
And no, we’re not talking about his bike
The Hipcamp founder lets us in on her most essential pre-bed gear
This segment of the bike world is growing rapidly, so we called in all the new stuff and took it camping in the New Mexico backcountry
For the hunters that are in it to experience the challenges of navigating in the wilderness, these trips always leave them with an experience that shapes them.
A beautiful longboard handcrafted in Africa
When it comes to pizza, trust the Italians
The thing is tiny, reliable, and could very well save your ass
An overland camper you can use all year
The decorated veteran announced this week that he's done with professional cycling, leaving behind a legacy of highly tactical riding and lots of heart
Seven tips to enjoy the weekend safely and comfortably
Turning a puppy into an adventure companion is hard. This stuff will help.
Our savvy, Norwegian-folk-school-trained writer shows you how to craft your own skijoring belts and mid layers
Tucked away in the singletrack mecca of Squamish, Bc, OneUp Components has been spreading the good word about clipless pedals.
From apparel to accessories, this gear will make sure your time on the water is well-spent
Everything you'll need to be comfortable and happy while jamming out
The runner turned entrepreneur talks about her most essential gear
The Medium Duffel ($425) is one of 17 products that Filson recently launched in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service. The 20-liter bag is made in Filson’s Seattle factory, with weather-resistant twill and bridle leather. It meets all airline carry-on requirements. The goal of the partnership is…
Keep an eye out for these companies making some our favorite new gear
We looked at four very differently priced rides—from $500 to nearly $11,000—and unpacked the differences to help you pick the right price range for your needs and type of riding
The saying, "straight out of a Mad Max film," gets overused. But really, this custom motorcycle ($40,000) looks like it's straight out of a Mad Max film.
This 3.25-inch fixed-blade knife ($20) looks more like a USB drive than a tactical blade when housed in its sheath and hung around your neck.
5 affordable and inventive outdoor products from this summer's Outdoor Retailer
After a monthlong test, our writer came away optimistic about the technology's potential, though GoPro still has some kinks to iron out with the first edition
This Australian teardrop (from $42,300) unfolds like origami into a proper backcountry basecamp.
Cover up with these long-sleeved women's shirts and pants
Watch to see the five small brands our Gear Guy, Joe Jackson, is most excited about this year.
Quietly, is the short answer. Or as loud as you want, if you're way out in the middle of nowhere.
Six tips from James Freeman, coffee drinker extraordinaire and founder of Blue Bottle
We spoke with Patagonia's Worn Wear crew about the tools they use to keep stuff looking good and working well for decades
At each Outdoor Retailer, we give out five Gear of the Show awards to the most innovative products that stand above the rest. Watch to see this year's winners.
Six tips to follow, whether you're pitching your tent in a national park or in your backyard
We are highlighting five awesome items from Outdoor Retailer that cost $25 or less.
From hemp oil to ginger tea to earplugs, here’s what the climber and BASE jumper can’t live without
One of the products we are most excited about this year is the new hiking boot from Tecnica, which uses a heat molding process to custom fit each pair of boots.
The well-known ski company now makes specialty trail shoes, too
It doesn't matter if you've ever raced before. Anyone who loves to mountain bike should take on this multiday adventure at least once.
Six bold new products for summer 2018
From 4X4 capabilities to integrated bike mounts this van is equipped with everything you need to get deep into the wilderness.
Arc’teryx opted out of Outdoor Retailer this summer, so they came to the Outside HQ in Santa Fe to show us their upcoming gear for 2018. The stand-out item was their new 110-liter rolling duffel bag, which combines a smart design and the durability that Arc’teryx is known for. What to see what our gear editor, Jakob Schiller, loves about this adventure-ready duffel.
When professional mountaineers design adventure apparel, good things follow
Gear tips from a couple that’s perfected the art of road life
We stopped six trekkers passing through Oregon to find out what they love most so far
An RV big enough to carry all your toys.
The well-known apparel company is showing a strong commitment to road wear by investing in one of North America's top cycling brands
This Heritage Edition Defender 90 was one of the last Defenders to roll off the line before Land Rover ceased production on the beloved SUV. Now it's for sale.
There's no better way to transport water to your favorite off-the-grid spot
A celebrated origami boat gets a crucial upgrade
With an integrated bike rack and durable build, we love the versatility of this off-road ready tent.
We wanted to see how the company's new work wear stacked up against the competition
This bike concept from Budapest has one giant saddle built into the top tube so two people can ride it at once, or a cyclist can pedal solo.
The Conqueror 490 ($42,850) will go places an Airstream can only dream of.
Here's why you might consider an overlanding trailer: it's heavy to tow, but capable of going almost anywhere. And, once you park and set up camp, you're free to use your truck.
Equipped with a water tank, solar panels, and a massive kitchen, the XVenture XV-2 has you covered.
You may think all trucker hats are created equal. Think again.
This knife is so good it has been around for 200 years.
Pivot's new Mach 5.5 isn't built for women—but it fits them. And that's the Holy Grail of women's-specific design.
Trying to get your head around the growing number of models now built for both pavement and dirt? We break it down.