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An ode to the pieces of gear that have lived on through generations
Elite runner Kate Martini wants to bring an edgier aesthetic to the straight-laced world of running apparel
A legendary war photographer now leaves his Leicas at home
These mountain bike shoes strike the ideal balance between performance, comfort, and style
We pitted a lightweight, teched-out camp towel against one you'd hang in a bathroom. Here's how it stacked up.
Donnie Arnoult owns this Hawaiian island's most popular bike shop and touring company. Here's how he maximizes playtime.
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?
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
We didn't think it was possible, but Trek made its all-mountain machine even better
The door handles are water bottles and the arm rest is a sleeping bag
A packable sleeping platform that sets up in the back of your car.
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.
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
Bill Nye The Science Guy has teamed up with the team over at Diamondback to bring you the Let's Ride series explaining the fundamentals of biking.
11 tested products to navigate the streets in style and comfort
To find out, I kept one on nonstop for more than a week
After we heard the news of Tilford's death Wednesday, we spoke with 10 of the people who knew him best—friends, teammates, competitors—to paint a picture of a man who built his wonderful life around the joy of racing bikes
A buffalo leather briefcase with all the necessary details.
Guatemala isn’t known for its mountain biking. And that’s a good thing. This yet-to-be-overrun spot is littered with great riding on everything from mountainous Mayan footpaths to carefully placed flow trails that run through lush jungles. Last month, photographer Max Whittaker followed Diamondback rider Eric Porter and a couple of guests as they sampled the goods.
This bike is wrapped in Simpsons decals.
Having a good time outdoors has gotten a lot easier thanks to technical innovations in the party camping space
The tools and strategies you need to maintain proper hygiene on long camping trips
The Camper is a new hanging tent from Treepod, a company known for making super cool hanging forts for kids.
Black Diamond just dropped the best product launch joke of all time.
Lots of companies struggle with designing great-fitting athletic pants for women who get after it. Kühl and Beija Flor don't.
In honor of Outside's 40th anniversary, we're selecting our all-time favorite gear, places, accomplishments, and people. This month, we rounded up 40 of the best products we've ever tested, from legendary classics (Ed Pulaski's famous firefighting tool) to the newest kids on the block (DJI's crazy new do-it-all drone).
The performance head scarf will be worn by Muslim athletes around the world, but it's also an essential piece of gear for one mountaineer
Take an excellent, aggressive trail 29er, add direct-to-consumer pricing, and you have a bike that's hard to pass up
If you’re lost, this tool may be the key to your survival.
This knife design hasn’t changed in 150 years.
Patent battles playing out in court over our personal data will decide which companies will steer the future of personalized health
This RV has everything you could ever need for an expedition.
The technology behind these camp essentials recently got a lot better. Time to upgrade.
A new fleet of wearables meet the data needs of all kinds of players
This blingy $11,000 package combines the very best that road racers and trail rigs have to offer
Each March, Outside and Backcountry team up to test next season’s backcountry skis, boots, and bindings, the best of which end up in each magazine’s winter Buyer’s Guide
We drove the luxury Italian brand's first SUV in the snowy Alps
Everything you need to know to ensure your beer and steaks stay cold
Yeti has re-vamped their Hopper cooler for 2017, making it much more user friendly and comfortable to carry.
A tool for people who actually work outside.
This truck is one of the most livable truck camping platforms we've seen—they even call if a "five-foot RV."
No need to wear your canary-yellow mountaineering jacket on Boston streets. These raincoats translate outdoor tech to urban style.
This trailer can haul an ATV, and you can sleep in it.
A coffee maker that ensures you make perfect cold brew every time.
Most people these days ride name-brand bikes that are mass-produced in factories. But the tradition of the handmade, small-batch bicycle is still very much alive and well.
We pitted a pricey shell against a $70 version to find out
The fastest, liveliest mid-fat bike we've ever ridden
A spiffy commuting shell lets you wear your pride on your sleeve—literally
Startup CampCrate will mail you everything you need to go camping
Timepieces that help you do everything from call in the helicopters to dive (safely, of course) for hidden treasure
Andrew Skurka’s updated guide is a masterclass in how to enjoy the outdoors comfortably
When it comes to moving confidently and quickly over backcountry terrain, electric fat bikes like the Bulls Monster E FS are the best tool for the job
Homegrown Trailers, a small company based in Seattle, makes solar teardrops that will get you off-grid while turning heads with their unique design.
We asked a group of pro outdoor athletes how they deal with conditions that can swing from sunny and warm to cold and dreary in an instant
I used to think these gatherings did nothing but clog local trails. But then I went to the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival and realized they're a hugely beneficial community event.
A precision every day carry knife.