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Elegant illumination from the well-respected British bike brand
Monterey, California’s annual Sea Otter Classic kicks off bike season and offers the first glimpse of next season’s hottest gear
Did El Niño deliver? Or was it just hype? Pro skier Chris Benchetler set out to answer that question for the West with his new GoPro-only video series
84 Lumber, the largest privately held supplier of building materials in the United States, is officially stepping into the tiny-house market
Up, up,and away. Really, really far away.
Women learn from the pros at the VIDA Mountain Bike Series
The new Arc’teryx Voltair Avalanche Airbag will be a game changer for backcountry skiing and riding
Pro skier Chris Benchetler, a native of Mammoth Lakes, California, created a GoPro-only web series about this year's El Niño weather system.
Nobody likes a soggy phone. That's why our Gear Guy, Joe Jackson, risked total iPhone destruction in a quest to find the greatest waterproof case of all. Watch and see why the Lifeproof FRE came out on top. …
We dunked, abused, and submerged the LifeProof FRE case. Our iPhone stayed bone-dry the whole time.
Your new, most important grooming product
Gear to keep you moving through the unpredictable spring months
Get this thing on my wrist. Stat.
For those who want to camp way, way out there
This is the camera you want in your pocket
British practicality makes for an unstoppable truck
The new Savage Bobber gets rid of its bodywork so you can feel the wind in your face
Hoodies and vests provide insulation where you need it for fast-forward activities
The original Series 1 is being “reborn” with official factory restorations
Mike Parris tailors around 100 pairs of skis each season to the individual needs and wants of riders.
Your camera strap is ugly and needs an upgrade
A basketball-hiker mashup? These two brands totally make it work.
Ditch your analog lock for this smart protection
Lighter and more packable, Rumpl's casual outdoor blanket is now stuffed with down
Designed by Robert Young Pelton himself
A full-face snorkeling setup that lets you breathe from both your nose and mouth when underwater
For 16 grand, you can bring the orchestra to your living room
The Oregon behemoth revealed a few crazy new shoe concepts at its recent Innovation for Everybody event. Here are the ones worth paying attention to.
They go from 16- to 64-percent light transmission in less than a second
That device in your pocket has the potential to become a full-on action cam
5 ways to ensure your kicks last for years
9 pieces of kit that will make your trusty companion much happier on the trail
A new detergent called DeFUNKit promises to scrub stinky bacteria from synthetic workout apparel. We put the stuff to the test during a week of skiing, running, and traveling—and found we smelled as good on day seven as we did on day one.
We thought these kicks were an April Fools' prank. Turns out they're real.
Bomber gloves that are just as happy living in your Toyota year-round as they are shredding on the ski hill
Presenting what might be the weirdest, most technologically intriguing dirt rig we’ve ridden this year
A rugged power pack for doing dangerous stuff outdoors
We tested the SubQ Designs Jackson air bag jacket in Jackson Hole and found it ideal for skiing lift-accessed backcountry
If you enjoy vehicular schadenfreude, you’re in for a treat
Has Trek built the world’s most versatile road bike with its new cobble machine?
The latest development in Nike's running shoe line is the use of flykint, the same technology they debuted in their basketball and soccer shoes a few years ago.
With a full tang and stout blade, the new Morakniv Garberg is the knife the Internet asked for. But does the Internet really know how to design a knife?
This eco-friendly SUV had no problems barreling through a late winter storm
New advances in membrane technology mean there are more ways than ever to fend off a downpour
It can be overwhelming to buy your first spotting scope or pair of binoculars. This article will help.
You have lots of gear around your house that can prove quite useful on a hiking trip
Great for hunting food or fending off zombies
Upgrading your grips is arguably the best, cheapest way to boost a bike's comfort. Don't skimp on them.
Behold the best value in cycling: a $5,500 high-performance racer from the world's biggest bike company
Longer days and higher temps mean it's time to break out the shoulder-season gear. Here are a few staff favorites.
She's a beauty, and she should slip through wind as well as her carbon counterparts
The Douchebag Snowroller. Awful name, totally dialed product.
The Scrambler Sixty2 is targeted at new riders. But is 400cc too small for a real Ducati?
Ditch the musty, ramshackle log house and stay in this exquisitely located architectural gem
From scouting locations in advance to camping in the wilderness (and hearing strange noises in the night), to hiking in the pitch dark just before dawn, we follow along with filmmaker John Duncan on the series of mini adventures behind every great shot.
Researchers are teaching these flying machines how to navigate trails by themselves to find lost hikers faster
As SRAM goes to 12-speed and Shimano widens its rear cassette, single-ring setups are becoming the new norm
The perfect daypack for both urban and mountain adventurers
Yellowstone National Park is auctioning off most of its old 'cats. So we reached out to Orion Anthony of Northern Lights Optic to find out what it's like to own one of these beauties.
The newest way to capture your exploits in high-def, 360-degree video
Specialized and Trek are trying to make daytime lights easy, affordable, and acceptable on the road
Rumor has it that this iconic SUV might make a comeback, so fans are making suggestions for what they'd like to see
Don't get stuck without the proper tools to fix your gear
For the last few months, we've been testing one of the new Voormi Inversion jackets, which debut next fall. Our online gear editor Jakob Schiller says it breathes better than any midlayer or shell he's ever worn—high praise coming from a guy whose office is overflowing with outerwear. Here's…
Photographer David Stubbs captured the action as workers harvested more than seven tons of raw Rambouillet wool at Helle Rambouillet Ranch's annual shearing
We put two of the industry’s leading snow tires to the test. They made all the difference when snow totals measured in feet.
Can a major overhaul of the industry’s most ubiquitous dropper resolve its questionable dependability record? So far, we're optimistic.