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Finally, ultralight couple’s gear is not just good—it’s better than the one-person alternatives
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.
To find out, I kept one on nonstop for more than a week
11 tested products to navigate the streets in style and comfort
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.
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.
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
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.
The Camper is a new hanging tent from Treepod, a company known for making super cool hanging forts for kids.
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
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).
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
We drove the luxury Italian brand's first SUV in the snowy Alps
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
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 coffee maker that ensures you make perfect cold brew every time.
A tool for people who actually work outside.
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.
This truck is one of the most livable truck camping platforms we've seen—they even call if a "five-foot RV."
A spiffy commuting shell lets you wear your pride on your sleeve—literally
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.
The fastest, liveliest mid-fat bike we've ever ridden
We pitted a pricey shell against a $70 version to find out
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
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
Andrew Skurka’s updated guide is a masterclass in how to enjoy the outdoors comfortably
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
Homegrown Trailers, a small company based in Seattle, makes solar teardrops that will get you off-grid while turning heads with their unique design.
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.
A skylight in this teardrop lets you see the stars.
Patagonia nailed the details on their first sleeping bag, from the bivy-friendly front zipper to the roomy footbox and ethically sourced down.
For those who want to watch TV when on a safari
This pocket knife is designed like a samurai sword
The new SPIN technology inside POC's 2017/18 helmets could have a significant impact on skiers in coming years
Transform your dirt bike into a bona fide snowmobile for less than $4,000
Full-suspension 29+ mountain bikes might very well be the next hottest, totally niche thing
Military-style heat-sensing “night vision” monoculars now cost just $600. Should you buy one?
Under Armour’s recently released line of hiking boots draws inspiration from an unlikely source: basketball player Steph Curry.
The perfect car for outdoor lovers just got even better
This is what happens when Woolrich designs a camper