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This blingy $11,000 package combines the very best that road racers and trail rigs have to offer
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
Everything you need to know to ensure your beer and steaks stay cold
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
Yeti has re-vamped their Hopper cooler for 2017, making it much more user friendly and comfortable to carry.
This trailer can haul an ATV, and you can sleep in it.
A coffee maker that ensures you make perfect cold brew every time.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
This pocket knife is designed like a samurai sword
For those who want to watch TV when on a safari
The new SPIN technology inside POC's 2017/18 helmets could have a significant impact on skiers in coming years
Military-style heat-sensing “night vision” monoculars now cost just $600. Should you buy one?
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
All Your Music Will Sound Better On This Reclaimed Wood Speaker
The perfect car for outdoor lovers just got even better
This is what happens when Woolrich designs a camper
Under Armour’s recently released line of hiking boots draws inspiration from an unlikely source: basketball player Steph Curry.
A bottle and unscrews in the middle to ensure easy cleaning.
With the right gear and a little planning, pitching the ultimate kid-friendly base camp this summer is a cinch
When Ford sent a new Raptor to test, it obviously made sense for me and the 61-year-old adventurer to take it into the desert for two days of high-speed power slides, campfire-cooked steaks, and tequila.
Whether you spend most of your drive time navigating urban streets or powering through rugged dirt, 2017's standout rides are all-access passes to wild adventure
Pro mountain biker Chris Baddick lives and trains in Boulder, Colorado, and his gear room is equipped with a full bike repair setup, nearly a dozen road and mountain bikes, and endless spare tires.
Buying these glasses helps remove one pound of plastic from the ocean.
In 1967, Davis broke ground on the country's first true bike lane. Fifty years later, we look back on the inaugural system's impact—and how more work remains to be done to protect cyclists nationwide.
Pro mountain biker Chris Baddick lives and trains in Boulder, Colorado. His gear room— equipped with a full bike-repair setup, nearly a dozen road and mountain rigs, and endless spare tires—is a dirt lover’s dream.
From tips from professional #vanlifers to how to not to tie a surfboard on your roof.
For decades, hydrogen has been considered the next big fuel source for vehicles. It’s taking time to gain traction, but hydrogen might very well be the future.
This knife is a testament to the logging tradition of Northern Maine.
Here are five places that can teach you how to build everything from a surfboard to a teardrop trailer
A group of Outside editors took advantage of a recent snowstorm to rip around on some of the newest designs for winter 2017-18
These high-end zooms are what you want for bike hunting, but I've also taken to carrying them on most mountain bike rides just to enjoy the view
Advice from people whose lives depend on good organization
Several small companies are building niche parts and pieces that make our cycling gear cheaper and more versatile
Stuff that's only good for frustrating you and causing fungal infections. Probably both.
We sent out our writer Andrew Tillin to see just how easy it is to break a bike lock. Turns out, it was pretty easy.
The stuff you need to have in your 4x4 at all times
High-tech hunting brand Kuiu wants to make a mountaineering boot you can wear for day hiking
The iconic old-school fuzzy layer is making a comeback
Why is it so hard to make a good sports bra? And what is the industry doing about it?
Thule’s soon-to-be-released RoundTrip Ski Bag nails the details and has some game-changing features that make it one of the most user-friendly ski bags we’ve seen.
Everything you need to know to ensure you don't ruin your skis, boots, and kit before next season
One sliver of evidence? The number-one selling ski last winter was the women's Black Pearl, from Blizzard
Want to save money? You won't do it by buying a cheap car.
To find out, I stood in an ice-filled Yeti cooler until my feet froze
It's been one of the snowiest winters in decades for much of the country. We called in expert help to find out which shovels are best for clearing it all away.
The fan-favorite MTB brand finally has a fully modern trail machine
We predict lots of people will fall in love with this stainless-steel gravel bike, thanks to a smart design that allows users to customize the ride
This van comes with a stainless steal shower.
Everything you need to survive for 72 hours, stuffed into a single waterproof bag
Your entire family can sleep in this bird's nest.
This wallet is carved from a single piece of wood.