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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?
Full-suspension 29+ mountain bikes might very well be the next hottest, totally niche thing
Transform your dirt bike into a bona fide snowmobile for less than $4,000
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
All Your Music Will Sound Better On This Reclaimed Wood Speaker
This is what happens when Woolrich designs a camper
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.
A bottle and unscrews in the middle to ensure easy cleaning.
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.
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.
With the right gear and a little planning, pitching the ultimate kid-friendly base camp this summer is a cinch
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.
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
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.
Here are five places that can teach you how to build everything from a surfboard to a teardrop trailer
Stuff that's only good for frustrating you and causing fungal infections. Probably both.
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
A group of Outside editors took advantage of a recent snowstorm to rip around on some of the newest designs for winter 2017-18
Several small companies are building niche parts and pieces that make our cycling gear cheaper and more versatile
Advice from people whose lives depend on good organization
This knife is a testament to the logging tradition of Northern Maine.
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.
High-tech hunting brand Kuiu wants to make a mountaineering boot you can wear for day hiking
The stuff you need to have in your 4x4 at all times
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?
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
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.
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
Want to save money? You won't do it by buying a cheap car.
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
To find out, I stood in an ice-filled Yeti cooler until my feet froze
This van comes with a stainless steal shower.
Your entire family can sleep in this bird's nest.
This wallet is carved from a single piece of wood.
This is the only utensil you need for backcountry dining.
Everything you need to survive for 72 hours, stuffed into a single waterproof bag
From pasta makers to candy bars, these eight items have totally transformed how we get after it
This company sucks pollution from the air to make art supplies.
We break down the differences between various off-the-grid communication devices. Getting the right one could save your life.
The decision is pretty simple, really. The UAV is tiny, has a powerful camera and obstacle-avoidance features, and is easy to fly.
And they won't appear on Walmart shelves. But the acquisition will help the behemoth retailer compete with Amazon and it could even strengthen Moosejaw's brick-and-mortar business.
Watch as resident Instagram expert lays out his tips to make the most of the medium.
Watch as resident Instagram expert Jakob Schiller lays out his tips for editing your photos for Instagram.
We asked five outdoor professionals to name the single piece of gear they just can't destroy
I recently spent ten days riding through Colombia and discovered that picking the right gear for an off-the-beaten-path bike trip can make or break the experience
If you looked under the table at one of Outside’s morning news meetings, you’d notice a lot of leather boots on the feet of our male editors.
These bibs are the missing piece to your spring skiing outfit.
This six-pound kayak ($525) is built with a collapsible carbon frame and a ripstop waterproof nylon skin, allowing it to pack down to the size of a yoga mat. Users can easily haul it on a bike or carry it onto a plane. Buy Now…
The maximalist running shoe company tackles the track with an innovative new design
Adventure-wear brands are trying something new: letting customers decide what goes to market
New, more-refined designs have made these pedal-assist machines significantly more appealing
Things get done a little differently across the Atlantic. They take their ski hill fashion more seriously, use more avalanche airbags, and still love Rollerblades
Watch to see our gear editor's go-to European ski brands to check out this season.
You can sleep 50 feet above the ground in these orbs.
From a totally new airbag design to a onesie for mountain biking, here are some of our favorite finds at Europe's largest outdoor trade show
Professional snowboarder Austin Smith turned this fire truck into a home.
Yes, this knife costs a lot ($500), but for good reason. The frame is made almost entirely of titanium, and the blade is S35VN steel, which is designed to keep an edge, but is also easy to sharpen. At a full half-inch thick, the Harsey fills your palm nicely,…
Plus-sized tires on road bikes might sound like a gimmick—but we love how huge, fast, and cushy they are on the pavement
Outdoor apparel manufacturers are helping to revive this once dying industry
The next big trend in trucks can still be had for cheap
A regular day of skiing requires a lot of gear, so you can imagine how much ski patrollers have to carry while they’re out keeping us safe on the slopes. To find out exactly what they pack, we caught up with Robin McElroy, an 11-year veteran of the Squaw Valley Ski Patrol, Alaskan heli-ski guide, and former big-mountain ski competitor.
They work so well, we wanted to know what was going on inside