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We’ve tested almost every saddle on the market. And this one is clearly at the top.
A new bike rack promises to make schlepping two-wheeled rigs as easy as carrying skis
Look normal? That’s because every component has been made giant, including the 36-inch wheels.
Buttoned down, the camper on this Defender 110 ($54,650) doesn't look like much. But once the top goes up and the sides slide out (just like an RV), there's enough room for a bed, shower, toilet, and kitchen. Out back, a rack drops down for an instant wood deck. The whole setup process…
As summer approaches, the risk of deadly heat stroke grows. Here’s a list of gear and advice on how to avoid it.
Allied Cycles, based in Little Rock, is trying to ignite American carbon-fiber manufacturing and steal China's thunder
For hitting the beach, the trail, and everything in between
An expedition ready teardrop for less than $10,000.
Everything you need to know—plus a few essential gear items
Whether you're heading to the beach with the kids or a remote weekend backpacking trip, the key to keeping everyone happy and healthy is a well-stocked first aid kit tailored to the outing
The gear that will fix your problems when you’re a longways from nowhere
We’re always on the hunt for great camp cookware setups, and Stanley’s Base Camp Cook Set raises the bar.
The pint-size Colombian climber has a good shot at pulling off one of cycling’s hardest feats
The best part of tax season? Getting a return and splurging on gear.
A tiny house with a modern touch.
Bugatti makes the world's fastest production car: the Chiron. More recently, they've also started making what could be the world's fastest singlespeed bike ($39,000), which weighs less than 11 pounds and is 95 percent carbon fiber. Buy Now…
Climber, filmmaker, and camping ninja Cedar Wright shares his favorite car-camping tips, including his secret weapon for keeping the bugs away
The Eureka Gonzo Grill is one of our favorite all-in-one cook systems that we’ve tested.
Buying your first bike can be a daunting task, but renowned scientist Bill Nye is here with Diamondback to provide a formula for success.
Hydroflask's 32-ounce offering might be the perfect H2O carrier
Five affordable options for when you’re not worried about size and weight
With talking helmets and bike apparel with built-in lights, the Swedish brand has developed a reputation as a forward-thinker when it comes to protecting high-speed athletes. Now it's partnering with Volvo to bring psychology into its hard goods.
Nancy Hoo is the woman behind your favorite Arc’teryx trail running kit
Astral's high-performance Layla is specifically designed for big-breasted paddlers
The 5Point Film Festival kicked off the weekend with a #VanLife rally where van dwellers showed off their rigs and exchanged tips.
This plant is just coming into season. Be prepared.
Eleven experts weigh in with their biggest, craziest ideas—all of which are eminently doable
An expedition grade rooftop tent.
Then built it and then rode it around a Los Angeles suburb. Here are our first impressions.
This is the world’s best hardtail mountain bike—hands down
Not all lotions are created equal. Choose wisely.
Watch to see what our gear editor, Jakob Schiller, loves about this light, easy to use rooftop tent.
Turns out Polartec rules the market when it comes to bike clothing made for weather that's all over the map
Travel sandals have to be comfortable, but taking care of your feet needn’t mean sacrificing style. These strappy new kicks look and feel great.
When you think San Francisco, you think tech companies. But the city is also chock-full of outdoor brands building high-end gear right next to the bay. From bikes to bags to boards, here are six of our favorites.
Trail maps of your favorite mountains to hang on your wall.
A collection of velo products to commemorate one of cycling's greats.
Essentials to make the perfect Earth Day Instagram picture
The brand seems to have moved 360-degree cameras forward in a big way with the Fusion
A legendary war photographer now leaves his Leicas at home
Elite runner Kate Martini wants to bring an edgier aesthetic to the straight-laced world of running apparel
An ode to the pieces of gear that have lived on through generations
These mountain bike shoes strike the ideal balance between performance, comfort, and style
Donnie Arnoult owns this Hawaiian island's most popular bike shop and touring company. Here's how he maximizes playtime.
We pitted a lightweight, teched-out camp towel against one you'd hang in a bathroom. Here's how it stacked up.
The short answer? Yes. Absolutely. 100 percent. Here's why.
Rsport launched last month with the goal of making apparel that enables every woman, no matter her body type, to be active. What on earth took so long?
The door handles are water bottles and the arm rest is a sleeping bag
We didn't think it was possible, but Trek made its all-mountain machine even better
An ode to backcountry birth control in a time when the conversation around it is more fraught and politicized than ever
Finally, ultralight couple’s gear is not just good—it’s better than the one-person alternatives
A packable sleeping platform that sets up in the back of your car.
You can buy this brand new camper van for $45,000.
An aerospace engineer explains the mechanics behind higher arrow speeds, improved accuracy, and easier shooting
A handful of marketing campaigns and magazines, including Outside, are pushing to represent active women as they really are—strong, diverse, and powerful
Gert Boyle is going strong. After her husband’s death in 1970, she and her son Tim took over the company. In 1984, they launched the hugely successful One Tough Mother ad campaign, featuring the finger-wagging Ma Boyle. Three decades later, the German immigrant, who moved to Oregon during Hitler’s rise, is as opinionated as ever.