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Power sources small enough for you to carry that run on solar, fire, or water are heavy and don't produce enough electricity to warrant schlepping into the backcountry
Watch to see if our online gear editor, Jakob Schiller, thinks Yeti's soft-sided coolers are worth the price tag.
A full-suspension recumbent e-mountain bike. Yes, it's a thing.
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
The simplest, most elegant wallet we've ever seen
For the ultimate in lightweight camping, ditch the tent and grab a tarp
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.
This Winnebago is how we want to do #VanLife
Boots don’t have to be torture devices. Here’s what to look for when buying your next pair—plus seven of our favorites.
This concept bike predicts motorcycle technology in 2116
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.
A bike light that creates custom digital animations in your wheels
Who needs a membrane when you can have waxed canvas instead?
We wanted to know why certain cars win in certain states, so we called the people who track the stats
6 tools our editors rely on while traveling
Superior setups for heading beyond the ropes.
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
A concrete tiny house that snaps together like Legos
The race is on to create the perfect beyond-the-ropes setup.
A fully-featured adventure trailer you can tow with your Subie
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…
The season’s best trainers keep you moving through nasty weather
Skirt Sports is taking crowdsourcing to the next level, asking its customers to become its designers
Our testers whittled a field of 132 down to ten. Now shut up and ski.
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…
Michael Lish and Kristin Broumas of Community Skis design custom skis out of a hand-built tiny home workshop.
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…
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…
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…
It's not incredibly lightweight, packable, or durable, but all this stuff will serve you just fine in the outdoors and doesn't cost a small fortune
Our nation's lifts are at the breaking point. We spent months researching past accidents and aging infrastructure—and found that it's time to act in order to avoid catastrophic failure.
For sale: tricked out Land Rovers from the most recent 007 film.
The next generation of adventure vehicles will be unstoppable, off-road beasts
You'll regret cheaping out on this stuff. Trust me.
Winter-training heroes require apparel with oomph.
Underwear just keeps getting better. (Icebreaker) Icebreaker Helix Long-Sleeve Zip Jacket If you need a do-it-all midlayer this winter, go with the Helix. Despite the svelte profile, it’s warmer than any other top on this page, thanks to its wool insulation and wind-blocking poly exterior. That face fabric also shrugs off…
Over the river and through the woods. (Fimbulvetr) Fimbulvetr Hikr Best For: Deep Snow Breaking trail in winter is just about the most difficult workout you can do. But that Herculean endeavor is made a bit easier with a platform like the Norwegian Hikr strapped to your foot. The lightweight plastic…
The ski world is going all in on high-tech safety gear, packing more features into smaller packages.
The best, most creative, time-saving ways to fit (and organize) all your gear into a tiny apartment
These eight items don't take up much space. Buy them all and you'll be better outfitted than any pricey gym.
The updated communications tool creates a network for people to send and receive messages without cell service. But its success is entirely dependent on how many people buy into it.
Portland, Oregon-based CiloGear promises to sell you the most bomber, versatile alpine packs on the market