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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
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
The perfect car for outdoor lovers just got even better
This is what happens when Woolrich designs a camper
All Your Music Will Sound Better On This Reclaimed Wood Speaker
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
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.
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
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
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
Several small companies are building niche parts and pieces that make our cycling gear cheaper and more versatile
A group of Outside editors took advantage of a recent snowstorm to rip around on some of the newest designs for winter 2017-18
Advice from people whose lives depend on good organization
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.
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?
The stuff you need to have in your 4x4 at all times
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
To find out, I stood in an ice-filled Yeti cooler until my feet froze
This van comes with a stainless steal shower.
The fan-favorite MTB brand finally has a fully modern trail machine
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.
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
Want to save money? You won't do it by buying a cheap car.
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.
This is the only utensil you need for backcountry dining.
From pasta makers to candy bars, these eight items have totally transformed how we get after it
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.
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.
We break down the differences between various off-the-grid communication devices. Getting the right one could save your life.
This company sucks pollution from the air to make art supplies.
We asked five outdoor professionals to name the single piece of gear they just can't destroy
The decision is pretty simple, really. The UAV is tiny, has a powerful camera and obstacle-avoidance features, and is easy to fly.
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.
The maximalist running shoe company tackles the track with an innovative new design
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…
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
Watch to see our gear editor's go-to European ski brands to check out this season.
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
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.
You can sleep 50 feet above the ground in these orbs.
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
The next big trend in trucks can still be had for cheap
Outdoor apparel manufacturers are helping to revive this once dying industry
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
More and more bike companies are selling road bikes built to be ridden on dirt roads. Are they marketing hype or the future of cycling?
We love this town for its world-class trails, but it also caters to those who like to pedal in many other ways
This is a snowmobile for four
Three brands committing major R&D to making their ski boots fit and perform for women