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The Firebelly trail quilt from Kammok is versatility defined. The traditional bed quilt transforms into a sleeping bag thanks to drawcords that create a cozy footbox and snaps that keep you snug. Watch to find out why Outside's online gear editor Jakob Schiller plans…
The world's first review of the world’s first modular rotomolded kayak
Keep this kit in your car and you'll be ready for the trail as soon as 5 p.m. rolls around
We all know smartphones make convenient picture-takers. But they’ve finally gotten so good that you won’t regret leaving your big camera at home.
It's beautiful, compact, and, best of all, can be towed by an Outback
With Specialized’s new Turbo Levo FSR Comp 6Fattie, the e-mountain bike has finally come of age
Saws, water filters, and fishing kits as price tags? Genius.
We looked at the data and found that these seven cars and trucks were the most likely to get past the 200,000-mile mark
Part SUV, part military transport
Inspired by Japanese Ofuro soaking tubs, it’s made from red cedar and aluminum and takes 2.5 hours to heat
If you look around, you can find the following gear in good shape for a reasonable price
All you need is a phone, a few techniques, the right accessories, and a willingness to get a little dirty
Outside's Gear Guy, Joe Jackson, put the Yeti Rambler Bottle through the ultimate torture test
A built-in, pedal-powered tracking device on the new SmartBike is designed to ensure you never lose another commuter
It'll hold eight cards, cash, and there's even a bottle opener
If you value extreme durability and hand feel, the answer is yes
Companies are making digital devices that not only track your steps but also up your style game
A primer for getting out on multi-day trips based on our editor’s nine-day, 850-mile traverse of the Arizona Trail
Why this Flying Cloud 23FB will be the ultimate office and mobile adventure testing unit
Moonlight lets you build collaborative gear checklists, provides important campsite info, and even includes built-in ghost stories
The new MSR Carbon Reflex 2 Ultralight Tent weighs in at just over 2lbs, making it one of the lightest, most packable tents in its class.
Things to keep you employed when you're working from the road
Long overdue, disc brakes are finally taking over the roadie world
Kuiu relies on aerospace engineering to literally take the weight off your shoulders
Sally Bergesen created Oiselle to give female runners great-fitting shorts and sports bras with a dose of style. Now the swift little brand is on a mission to empower athletes by taking on Nike and its dominance over track and field.
We found the guide-worthy gear. The fishing skill is all on you.
Veteran driver Kurt Spitzner shares his treacherous-driving secrets
Polar explorer Eric Larsen unlocks his storage secrets
With the Parks becoming more bike-friendly, choice trails are opening up everywhere—including in this California gem. Here’s how we roll.
Hipcamp allows you to easily find and reserve great campsites nationwide
For good reason, the Toyota Tacoma is one of the most popular overland vehicles, boasting the best of off-road capabilities and surrounded by stories of immortality
A $20,000 board designed by a New York City graffiti artist
We reviewed 369 products for our Summer Buyer's Guide. Only these 14 earned the coveted Gear of the Year award.
Hiker Trailer produces lightweight, affordable teardrop trailers, packing in everything you need to experience the outdoors in a tiny space
Even since VW stopped making its European Winnebago in 2003, options for small, capable campers have dwindled in the United States. Meanwhile, Japan is producing dozens of the vehicles. What gives?
Here’s what I used to support an 850-mile backcountry mountain bike trip across Arizona
The five things you should know about the tech competing in this great, intense sailing race
Pinches. Slopers. Jugs. Baby heads? Ever stop to wonder who makes the holds bolted to the wall at your local climbing gym? These guys do.
12 pieces of gear to keep you going from Friday afternoon to Monday morning
Seven pieces of gear no adventurer should live without
Save your bike, and your ride, with these handy micro gadgets
Thanks to a smart new automatic transmission, even beginners can get on this bike and get through technical terrain
The well-known pattern has a long history and continues to evolve
Thanks to a whippy-fast focus system, this new camera will help you nail your buddies launching cliffs or slamming down singletrack
If you want stuff that will last and fit well, you don't want to go dirt cheap. Presenting the best-value gear we've tried.
Add capability, safety, and convenience with these simple, affordable upgrades
Instead of changing designs seasonally, Taylor Stitch changes them every week. And the company wants your input.
Chasing singletrack, giant fish, and surrender in a matchup to find the finest route across Arizona
If you only camp a few days a year, go with a new, inexpensive option from Walmart. But if you want something lightweight, versatile, and affordable, go used.
The weapons in the arsenals of this year's athletes
With a max flight time of 23 minutes, it just might seriously upgrade your commute—if you have $200,000
That’s what Gianluca Gimini, a teacher of design at the University of Ferrara, discovered when he asked friends to sketch their favorite whips. People forgot critical parts, creating totally un-roadworthy frankensteeds. But lots of the sketches were beautiful and inventive, so Gimini decided to turn them into digital renderings.
How to build out your campsite without breaking the bank
California’s Boreal Mountain Resort experiments with a new snow machine that works even when it’s 90 degrees out. It won't help ski resorts fight global warming, but the tech's cool regardless.
Who needs a regular fishing boat when you can have this thing instead?
The ultimate two-wheeled, off-road machine
Everything you need to tackle the pavement this summer
Google's self-driving car has cycling-specific software that could put an end to the Bikes-Versus-Cars war forever
The material is ultra tough, durable, and lightweight, and it may be the future of outdoor apparel if Patagonia and a California startup have their way
Some people throw their gear in a corner of the garage. Others have dedicated gear rooms that are so stacked and organized they look like retail shops. We asked our Instagram followers to submit photos of their tricked-out storage spaces. Here are our 12 favorites.