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Most e-bikes are ugly. Not this one.
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This simple pocket knife is all you need
Frankenstein would be proud of this folding e-fat bike
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All other daypacks seem wimpy compared to this one
This rental hangs over the side of a 1,300-foot cliff
This electric motorcycle is the perfect urban commuter
Meet Tim Hill, a retired Air Force mechanic who converted a crashed airplane into a one-of-a-kind adventure trailer.
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I called up a handful of skiers, climbers, runners, and kayakers to find out how their tools have helped them during off-the-grid adventures
Filson made a sleeping bag, and we want it
A tiny home you can tow around with your truck
All the best skiers I know are women. We need gear that can keep up.
This, folks, is how to customize a motorcycle
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The perfect fly fishing kit
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A full-suspension recumbent e-mountain bike. Yes, it's a thing.
A cot that turns into an elevated bombproof tent
The ultimate one-quiver motorcycle
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The simplest, most elegant wallet we've ever seen
All the kit you need for pedaling to work
For the ultimate in lightweight camping, ditch the tent and grab a tarp
This hammock is just a hammock. And we like that.
By launching Co-op Cycles and discontinuing the Novara brand, REI is trying to revamp its bike program to appeal to a performance-oriented cycling audience
I spent more than a week sleeping in the same room with a champion snorer to find out how these earplugs stacked up
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This Winnebago is how we want to do #VanLife
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Last weekend, hundreds of Overlanders converged for the annual Overland Expo East at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. These DIY adventure-travel enthusiasts spend their time and money outfitting off-road trucks and SUVs with state-of-the-art adventure and survival goodies, including rooftop tents, on-board solar, and axes. Lots and lots of axes. For three days, the car owners participated in clinics like “Machete Use: Maintenance and Safety for Overlanders” and navigated a muddy off-road course. Meanwhile, we ogled their drool-worthy rigs—from retrofitted ambulances to burly Subaru Outbacks. Here are some of our favorites.
Ambulances already have a lot of the systems in place that the overlanding crowd looks for, which makes them a great platform to build on.
A bike light that creates custom digital animations in your wheels
Who needs a membrane when you can have waxed canvas instead?
Superior setups for heading beyond the ropes.
The best new boards for all kinds of riders
Superior protection for all kinds of conditions
We wanted to know why certain cars win in certain states, so we called the people who track the stats
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Alpine optics have made huge leaps. Enjoy the view.
This new drivetrain finally fulfills the big promise of a 1x setup—a large enough gear range for steep climbs, fast descents, and everything in between
If you shoot skiing or other fast-action sports for a living, you're going to want this camera
This beautiful handmade knife started as a horseshoe
Your bike jersey is ugly compared to this one
The race is on to create the perfect beyond-the-ropes setup.
A fully-featured adventure trailer you can tow with your Subie
Sony just released yet another powerhouse still camera
A concrete tiny house that snaps together like Legos
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What hikes up must shred down.
For all your fast-and-light pursuits. (Black Diamond) Black Diamond Helio Best For: Going fast and light. The Test: Even if it remains stashed in your pack all day, a lightweight shell to shed squalls and seal in critical warmth should be part of every backcountry adventurer’s kit. And the Helio…
Skirt Sports is taking crowdsourcing to the next level, asking its customers to become its designers
The season’s best trainers keep you moving through nasty weather
Our testers whittled a field of 132 down to ten. Now shut up and ski.
Michael Lish and Kristin Broumas of Community Skis design custom skis out of a hand-built tiny home workshop.
Groundbreaking designs and updated classics for every wrist. (Tissot) Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar Here’s something new under the sun: the first solar-powered touchscreen watch. The Expert Solar’s spare, Euro-cool design and titanium case conceal a wealth of useful digital gadgetry behind its analog face, like an altimeter, a weather monitor, and…
After days spent walking the aisles of Interbike, these were the 10 most intriguing new bits and pieces we found.
Run cold? You'll want one of these insulated beasts. (Adidas) Adidas Terrex Climaheat Techrock Best For: Instant warmth. The Test: Heading into the backcountry? Pack a big puffy to snuggle into during rest breaks, while on belay, or as emergency insulation. With 800-fill goose down wrapped in Pertex fabric, the 1.1-pound Techrock…
From trailhead to summit, boots to keep your feet warm and dry. (Under Armour) Under Armour Clackamas 200 Best For: Deep Snow If you tramp through half a foot of fresh every morning to get to your car, take note. The 10.5-inch-tall Clackamas rises above the snow, while its water-resistant rubber-and-canvas…
Packs to keep you adventuring, and safe, in the snow
Safety first, but style always
This car camping tent requires no assembly
The newest crop of wearables are cleverer than ever. (Spire) Spire The Spire won’t measure heart rate or really anything beyond the number of steps you’ve taken. But it will analyze your breathing, providing a constant record of your stress levels. When the pebble-size sensor notices you’ve gone awhile without taking a…
You can start a fire with this carabiner
For sale: tricked out Land Rovers from the most recent 007 film.
Easy-to-use tools for turning out pretty pictures.
Riding in winter doesn't have to be painful. (Rapha) Rapha Pro Team Thermal Aerosuit Think of this one-piece as a nordic skin suit for cyclists. It’s incredibly warm, courtesy of the windproof, water-resistant, waffle-weave fleece on the front. But you won’t overheat: the fabric’s lighter in back to let cool air in. Price $440…