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This is what you want under you when the pavement ends.
Nashville, Tennessee, is the heart of the country music scene, but it has also become a city of makers. From gorgeous longboards to some of the country’s best beer, here’s a roundup of our favorite products from this Southern destination.
No bike is theft-proof, but this one comes close
How the invisible hand of climate change will shake up your coat rack
This e-bike has a longer range than your electric car
In Confluence Films' new release, 'Providence,' Camille Egdorf returns to an Edenic tropical fishery that reopened to boat traffic after a tragic act of piracy
Don't get me wrong: it's a fantastic truck. But if you really want to get it dirty, cutaway bumpers and complicated suspension won't make up for the lack of aftermarket support.
Subaru’s new Viziv-7 concept previews a seven-seat crossover
Six pros weigh in with their tips, hacks, and favorite gear
Scorchingly fast, silly light, and more affordable than the competition, this might just be the finest race bike for the money
The first iteration of this whip defined the 29er genre. Can the redesign do that same for 27.5+ bikes?
Mercedes now makes Bond-like luxury yachts
These preseason events can be overwhelming. Here are some simple suggestions for how to get what you need.
Jake O'Connor started building off-road hand cycles for himself, but when requests started rolling in from friends he started Reactive Adaptations.
The $300 PhiPAL brick sends a distress signal—even without cell service—to your emergency contacts if you crash
This bright side panels give this boot a modern look, while the dark brown leather is a nod to Danner's classic heritage. A Virbram brand sole offers traction on both wet and dry surfaces while a GOR-TEX liner ensures that your foot stays dry no matter where you venture.
Foursevens’ new Mini MkII is smaller than a chapstick, yet pumps out over 1,000 lumens. And it only costs $40.
Chevy debuted its new Colorado ZR2 on Tuesday night at the L.A. Auto Show and the truck (available April 2017) is clearly designed to dethrone the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro as America’s mid-size, off-road vehicle of choice.
Presenting our favorites from the annual test in Crested Butte, Colorado
And, while you're thinking of it, strongly consider one as an option for other days of the week, too.
The new All-Weather Fridge/Freezer from ARB has all the great features of the company's other fridges but can be used in the open bed of a pickup without needing a camper shell.
This little light pumps out 1000 lumens and was designed to work with GoPro mounts, meaning you can stick it on the side of your truck to change a tire at night, or mount it to your helmet for a 24-hour mountain bike race.
The truck tent weighs around 25 pounds and packs down the size of a normal car-camping tent, but keeps you off the ground and protected from the elements.
We've been fans of the T2 Pro since it was released, but the new version is even better. Watch to find out why.
Solar is a great way to power a generator for your overlanding setup, and this simple slider makes it that much easier.
More companies are mimicking nature scenes in their offices. But why do that when you can just set up your desk outside?
When Jeremy Moon founded New Zealand-based merino wool pioneer Icebreaker, he not only created a new category of apparel—he changed our entire relationship with nature
A 3-day bike hunt in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains was the perfect trip to put the company's new lightweight sleep system through its paces
This cooler with built-in subwoofers is the ultimate tailgating piece
The proper way to carry your phone while riding a bike
Your next hiking boot might look like something Marty McFly would wear
This Winnebago is so fast you can drag race it
The recall is a PR nightmare. The question is: How badly will it hurt the company?
Buy products from any of these brands and your money goes directly to former soldiers
You’ll always arrive looking like you know exactly where you’re going
Some house-brand items are just as good as the name-brand stuff we all know and love
What's the best knife for you? The answer is simpler than you might think.
The action-cam maker has faced dismal stock prices and tough competition. Will this recall of its marquee product be the end of the brand?
This calendar showcases the 13 female patrollers from the Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley Ski Patrols.
Seven tools to document, control, and amplify your outdoor pursuits. (Fugoo) Fugoo XL Sport Speaker Guaranteed Pleaser The Fugoo XL Sport speaker handles the hardest bass drops and most delicate acoustic strums. Unlike many purportedly weatherproof competitors, it’s a truly durable unit: we left it in the rain for a week with…
Whether 3D printers pump out prototypes or the final product, this is the best new stuff made using the space-age tech
For those who prefer to get their workouts in on either end of the 9-to-5
Gear to get after it, on the water or the snow. (Red Paddle Co.) Red Paddle Co. Explorer+ Board Guaranteed Pleaser Red Paddle Co. uses hard plastic rail reinforcements to make the stiffest inflatable stand-up paddle-boards on the market. Case in point, the 13'2″ Explorer+ board is sturdy enough to carry…
When warmth is at a premium, nothing quite beats the feeling of being swaddled in down or synthetic insulation
You heard it here first: socks have ascended the gift hierarchy from vanilla stocking stuffer to one of the season’s most exciting presents. This is especially true for those that are meant to go beyond the pavement. These six offer the same purposefully over-the-top colors and patterns as their metro brethren…
We’ve always secretly loved garish Christmas sweaters
(Noble Denim) Noble Denim Truman Jeans Guaranteed Pleaser These Noble Denim Truman jeans are the product of a collaboration between Ohio-based Noble and merino-focused Vermont clothing company Ibex. They prove that combining cotton and wool makes for a light—and handsome—alternative to traditional pants. Price $300 Buy Now (Nau )…
Eight products to treat your skin right. (Love and Leche) Love and Leche's Mountain Goat Lotion Bar Guaranteed Pleaser Love and Leche’s Mountain Goat lotion bar served us well after a day of rock climbing, moisturizing split fingers and calming blisters. It also excels as a lip balm and tames scraggly…
(Grovemade) Grovemade Walnut Pocket Knife Guaranteed Pleaser Grovemade’s Walnut pocket knife, designed and built in Portland, Oregon, is as durable as it is elegant, with a stainless blade and polished handle. Price $169 Buy Now (Fox River) Fox River New American Rag Crew Socks Fox River’s New…
You're guaranteed a good night's sleep inside this airplane
A wooden SUP so beautiful we're almost afraid to use it
Biking causes more concussions than football, so we took it upon ourselves to design the ideal cycling lid that would, at the very least, greatly reduce and possibly eliminate head injuries
Photographer Max Whittaker got to peek inside the new digs late last month while Honnold was climbing in Yosemite.
A brief history of the presidential candidate's attempt to give America its own Tour de France
Making a great women's button-down means throwing the standard formula out the window
Watch to see our go-to layering system for bike commuting on those chilly fall mornings.
The best planks from Outside's annual test in Snowbird, Utah, are engineered for big fun.
As winter creeps in, many would think it's time to put their bikes in hibernation. Not so for the folks at Trek.
The 10 most obvious no-nos when securing your two-wheeled steed
How to find the best tool for your pocket and wallet
Six months, two trips to Thailand, and flirtations with madness have produced possibly the most forgettable fork ever
A survivalist knife that does everything, even purify water
Pass those well-loved hiking shoes, skis, and jackets to someone who will put them to better use
If you mashed a Jeep and truck together, this is what you'd get
Bump up your cooking game at home and at camp. (Peg and Awl) Peg and Awl Cutting and Serving Board Guaranteed Pleaser The rugged charm of the Peg and Awl Cutting and Serving board comes from its reclaimed wood and aged-steel boat cleats. Those same materials also make it the most durable item in your cupboard.
And Ortovox will help incentivize you: it'll pay $75 for any old transceiver through a new gear-retirement program
Sure, Sedona and Moab are great. But this little Colorado town comes out on top for two big reasons: it's packed with epic, fun-to-ride trails and it's built around people who absolutely love bikes.
An old-school Land Cruiser that's perfect for hauling mountain bikes
