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We get a peek into the fitness guru's most essential gear
Our bike editor weighs in on the pros and cons of one of the fastest-growing categories in the industry
A new everyday carry knife from Kershaw
Get maximum protection—and avoid nasty chemicals—with these eight natural sunscreens
New tracking chips embedded in carbon frames can help riders recover pilfered goods
Tried-and-true tools to make riding to work a lot more comfortable
All you really need is a good set of tires
One editor's take on why these sunnies are the perfect balance of style and performance
Watch to find out what climber and gear editor Will Egensteiner thinks about BD's first shoe, the gym-specific Momentum.
Why good old leather shit kickers like the Oboz Wind River II BDry still matter
A Defender that's just as comfortable on the pavement as it is off road.
This camper can transform into a standing cottage in 10 minutes
We loved testing the new Nissan Titan 4X, a burly V.8 that is fully ready for rugged roads but also comfortable and roomy for the everyday drive.
We put several to test to find out how well they carry and how well they keep your beer cold
The women at Wylder Goods had a big dream: to create the world's first online outdoor-gear retailer for women, bust into an industry overrun by bros, and save the planet. All in four not-so-easy steps.
Honnold is known for his minimalism, both in climbing and in life. But there are couple items he deems essential.
Chasing sales, multitool companies are getting away from genuine utility. And that needs to stop.
You might be a disappointment, but the stuff you give your dad doesn’t have to be
Nemo’s 1.75-pound Hornet Elite 2P is shockingly livable for an ultralight shelter
Watch to see what our gear editor, Ben Fox, loves about the Urban 8.0, a design-focused commuter bike from Canyon.
Here at Outside, we like to think we have our fingers on the gear pulse, but at the recent Overland Expo West, we saw lots of new, smart products that were new to us
Most of us really only need one internal-frame pack. Here's why it should be the Osprey Aether AG and not one of its super high-end, tech'ed out competitors.
A titanium pen that clips on your keychain.
Customize the inside of this pack for any adventure
These are the most environmentally friendly shoes ever made
Chacos is taking a stand in the fight over Bears Ears National Monument
We tested a handful of heat-beating options to keep you playing outside this summer, no matter how high temperatures rise
Meet the women behind a new wave of companies that are using footwear to solve global problems
We asked a seasoned road chef to lay out his simple, but totally dialed kit
This conversion adds serious space to the Defender 110
From the shoes to the harness to the chalk, here are a few tested basics to get you on the rock
A 10,000-square-foot facility not far from the Hells Angels’ Ventura, California, headquarters—a former food canning operation, the address of which I am not to reveal—houses the Patagonia Archives, a project recently launched by the clothing company to chronicle its storied past.
To find out, I put both chemical and mineral formulas to the test
With 170 millimeters of travel, Juliana’s new Strega comes in S and XS sizes—allowing even the littlest women to find big-bike bliss
Proper maintenance is key to keeping your mountain bike riding smoothly and safely. Watch to learn the five things you should always do before hitting the trails.
As online brand Canyon prepares for its entry to the U.S. market, direct-to-consumer bikes are poised to change the way you buy bicycles, including how much you pay
Oversize tires are the best thing to happen to trail riding in years
Cycling is in my blood, and to me it always meant two wheels—until now.
When the unexpected happens, a little education and the right first aid kit goes a long way
A moped that you can ride like a motorcycle or pedal like a bike.
Watch to see why our testers loved the 2017 Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 Disc.
A totally built out adventure vehicle for $65,000
Yes, we know you've avoided coffee out of a red can like the plague. But it's time to give this segment of the caffeine world another try.
The world’s smallest and lightest tactical knife
Why I think this is the best multitool ever made
Watch to see why our bike testers loved the 2017 Santa Cruz Tallboy and why it won Gear of the Year in our 2017 Summer Buyer’s Guide.
We recently caught up with Kalen outside of Salt Lake to talk about her Cruiser and camper setup, how she manages her gear, and what she loves about her lifestyle.
The German direct-to-consumer brand's first women-specific rigs target the pains of smaller riders, with a redesigned frame and 650B wheel options. Our writer spent a weekend testing them and came away very impressed.
The outdoor brand unveils the newest iteration of its car-camping products. We came away convinced it's all most of us will ever need.
Both Santa Cruz and Trek just launched big-hooped DH bikes, challenging the notion that 27.5 reigns supreme in the gravity world
A large Canadian gear retailer is working on a project to trace the microplastics that come off its apparel in the wash and prevent them from entering local waterways
The Lumos Helmet re-imagines bike safety with its integrated LED brake lights and turn signals.
An Italian Leather Wallet That's as Handsome as it is Simple
This backpack is essentially three packs in one
A built out Mitsubishi truck designed by the Top Gear hosts.
A tree house built in the Chinese forest.
A crew of our editors recently attended the Flagstaff event to check out the latest overlanding gear and the thousands of vehicles that drove in from around the world. Here are 11 of our favorites.
A tank is more fun when you remove the guns
Men, listen up: If you haven’t switched to Saxx, you’re doing it wrong
The company's first track spikes blast through turns like no other
The Luci Lux is an affordable, solar-powered lantern fitting for wherever you go
11 products that professional photographer Chris Brinlee Jr. keeps in his camera bag at all times
Effortlessly cool accessories for a day on the water
