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Here’s what I used to support an 850-mile backcountry mountain bike trip across Arizona
12 pieces of gear to keep you going from Friday afternoon to Monday morning
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.
The five things you should know about the tech competing in this great, intense sailing race
The well-known pattern has a long history and continues to evolve
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
Thanks to a whippy-fast focus system, this new camera will help you nail your buddies launching cliffs or slamming down singletrack
Seven pieces of gear no adventurer should live without
Instead of changing designs seasonally, Taylor Stitch changes them every week. And the company wants your input.
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
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.
Chasing singletrack, giant fish, and surrender in a matchup to find the finest route across Arizona
With a max flight time of 23 minutes, it just might seriously upgrade your commute—if you have $200,000
The weapons in the arsenals of this year's athletes
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Who needs a regular fishing boat when you can have this thing instead?
Warning: This gallery will make you want to upgrade your Subie
Many traditionalists are worried this new segment will ruin the sport. It doesn’t have to if we take the time to figure out where the motorized rigs fit in.
A beautiful steel adventure bike that doubles as a whiskey dispenser
Straight out of the "Lord of the Rings" prop department
Yeti World Enduro riders Richie Rude and Cody Kelley take on the awe-inspiring mountain bike playground that is New Zealand to test the SB5.5c.
This urban lid will have you looking for excuses to ride your bike
You don't need pricey gizmos to have fun outside. These 8 pieces of just-good-enough gear cost less than $100 combined.
Everything you need for a day at the rock
Watch to find out what our online gear editor Jakob Schiller loves about these lightweight performance frames.
Time to upgrade your car-camping kitchen
A new mountain bike-motorbike mashup from the creative minds at Specialized
This is how you capture 360-degree action
Nancy Ford's Repair Lair in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has repaired thousands of products, giving everything from bike shoes to sleeping bags a new life.
The new Icon A5 is set to re-invent the entry-level aircraft
Everything you need to know before you head out camping this summer
This pump has changed my life for the better. Seriously.
This converted CJ-8 is way more badass than the original
Wanna get in shape this summer? Buy one of these things.
How to stay warm and dry when the skies open up
The secret to speed can be found in a nondescript building just north of San Diego off I-5.
By forgoing the LCD screen and the ability to shoot JPEGs, Leica is basically telling us to stop messing around and go make a damn picture
The problem isn’t technical, it’s psychological. And we’re to blame.
It’s silly what this thing can do. And it's really damn fun to play with.
Teton Gravity Research took a risk with a pricey, gyro-stabilized camera system to shoot their ski and snowboard films and televisions shows. The payoff? Two Emmy nominations.
(The North Face) The North Face Runners Hat Trucker hats block sun and look rad. The North Face took it a step further, adding a mesh sweatband around the rim to keep sunscreen out of your eyes. Price $30 Buy Now (Nathan) Nathan ExoShot Bottle By…
These mountain bikes add grip and confidence without the heft of a full fat bike, making them ideal for loose, sandy trails and super capable on bigger-hit riding. While the development is still in its infancy, with mountain-bike manufacturers debating rim widths and rubber dimensions, we believe it’s a significant advance for dirt steeds.
Just as beautiful as it is functional
The biggest beneficiaries of the great evolution in bike tech? Lower-cost rides.
We tested 25 women’s bikes in the Arizona desert. These were our four favorites.
Follow these 10 tips from repair professionals and your shelter should last approximately forever
