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A taste of Brazil on your favorite road kit
Our reviewer tested it at home and before a big river trip to find out
We tested 7 top models for durability, weather resistance, and usability. Turns out, they are not all created equal.
Bigger than most other multitools. But also significantly more badass.
With the re-launch of the iconic model and the debut of a line of bikepacking bags, Specialized is signaling that it believes there’s a growing consumer contingent who wants all-road, touring versatility in their road bikes. We agree.
A German automaker’s California design lab is cooking up custom chariots for American Paralympians
It turns out that all running shorts are not created equal
You might have seen more Toyota four-wheel drives than normal on the roads around Ouray, Colorado, this past week. That’s because the town just hosted the annual FJ Summit, where Toyota owners gather with their FJ Cruisers, Tacomas, and 4Runners to drive the area’s many scenic high-alpine passes.
The video of a recent hiking encounter offers a glimpse into the future for outdoor enthusiasts, and it's a little creepy
No luck finding a Westy? Try this conversion kit instead.
A full cooking and cleaning setup that slots into the back of your truck
The Black Lives Matter activist on his respect for Patagonia and why a vest is the most versatile item of clothing you can own
They won’t guarantee you a win, but they will certainly stand out
The outdoor apparel brand just released a new wool standard to ensure the natural fiber comes from suppliers that don't mistreat their sheep
From the first-ever pair to the eyes of modern climbing legends
It could be yours for the right price
If you look, you can find lots of well-made kit for outdoor adventures
Lower, slacker, and rowdier—this plus-size trail bike is the most capable Fuel EX we’ve tried
Enough to power the Eiffel Tower for three days or run a home on solar for 27,000 hours, to start
You need the right gear to go trail running, skiing, or mountain biking. You really need the right stuff if you spend weeks fighting infernos in the middle of a forest.
Beautiful and functional
This tool belongs in your pocket at all times
With a top speed of 187 miles per hour, the Bentayga is the fastest SUV ever
Ten pieces of affordable kit that you'll want to pack every time you head into the woods
Two new companies want to bring the bike shop to the rider—in totally pimped-out vans, of course
A techy update to the retro-awesome Polaroid
A list of essentials vetted by a wilderness first responder
Our hats go off to Froome for an incredible performance thus far. But what happened to everyone else?
I worked, exercised, and slept in the same Polygiene shirt for eight days to find out just how well it could fight my BO. The good news: My wife didn't want to kill me after a week.
To find out, we compared four iconic Tour climbs with their stateside equivalents
What are Cleveland’s riot police doing in mountain bike gear?
A rare penthouse in Manhattan's Gramercy Park neighborhood is sitting on the market, waiting for a buyer
Some academics argue that picture taking enhances rather than ruins moments. I couldn't agree more.
An insulated backpack that will keep your favorite beer cold on the trail
Sponsored by Senators Mike Lee and Orrin Hatch, the Human-Powered Travel in Wilderness Areas Act would give local land managers the discretion to allow mountain bikers into wilderness areas
It's a prototype that you can't steer or brake. But it looks pretty damn fun.
It's relatively fuel efficient and also wildly capable
Nemo, the New Hampshire-based camping brand, builds a lustworthy 4x4
Mulliner, Bentley's in-house customization shop, spent three months turning this Bentayga into the ultimate fly-fishing adventure vehicle
The newest release from the world's most famous cooler company
6 top-shelf picks that all cost less than a Benjamin
The new release proves you don’t have to pay a fortune for an excellent, all-terrain bike
A photo tool for your smartphone that fits in a wallet
A standard piece of clothing that just got a lot more useful
Online gear editor Jakob Schiller takes us on an afternoon ride with the Route helmet and shows us what he loves about this road model.
Gear and apparel manufacturers are big chemical users. A new overhaul of the Toxic Substances Control Act has them scrambling to innovate—minus the toxins.
From the NFL to the mountains of Alaska, Jason Hairston is changing how nature sees us
When bicycle crashes happen, especially with motorists, video footage is vital to settling disputes
The world’s top lens maker just built a set of lenses for the camera in your pocket
Cyclists have long claimed America's roads are unsafe. Thanks to the likes of GoPro, now there's proof. Is it making a difference?
The answer is complicated. Here’s everything you need to know.
Convinced you’ve got the world’s most active pooch? Prove it with a pet fitness tracker.
Currently under construction in Ridgway, Colorado
Beautiful and efficient, it's a good excuse to downsize
The author's lament to the underwear responsible for the conception of his son
Sasquatch “seekers” have gone high-tech. Here are the five new devices they’re using to capture that snap of folklore’s most elusive beast.
Inside Specialized and Stanford University’s new alliance to research cycling’s effects on kids with ADHD
Arc’teryx’s latest rendition of their classic Bora Backpack brings us innovative hip belt technology.
Across the map, companies large and small are putting out quality gear crafted stateside with pride
