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Thirty-six powerful fans will keep you off the ground for up to 12 minutes
Now that legalization is taking hold, there’s a huge array of cannabis products hitting the market. Here are our six favorites.
With effective prevention against mosquito bites, you don't need to be scared of the Zika virus
Lots of new snow, an unstable early season snowpack, and high backcountry traffic all contribute
As big-wave surfers push bounderies, a new breed of high-tech PFDs has emerged
Yes, eventually, you'll basically have an electronic tattoo
Senior editor Axie Navas tests a lot of jackets for Outside, but this one stands out from the rest. Watch and find out what makes the Patagonia Stretch Nano Storm one of our favorite new shells.
The latest tech innovation in tents doesn’t reduce weight, it lights them up
The most recent El Niño storm dumped more than three feet of fresh on Colorado. Avalanche danger skyrocketed, but if you stayed on lower-angle terrain, the skiing was all-time.
As lightweight as a jersey but as protective as a shell, this is the ultimate cycling top
Pivot's new Mach429 Trail exemplifies a growing trend among 29ers – they're getting longer, slacker, and lower. What does that mean for the average rider? More fun on the trail with the same efficiency you'd expect from a wagon-wheeler. …
Bespoke is now affordable thanks to computer-aided technology
Her bike sponsor wants to sue her, her coach disavowed her, and a major investigation looms. This is going to hurt.
A custom tailgate made just for hauling mountain bikes
Friends mourn the loss of an enduring icon in the slopestyle mountain bike world.
From notebooks to knives, watches to wipes, this is everything you need for your daily routine.
Affordable new camera traps allow you to easily, and surreptitiously, photograph local wildlife
It's not nearly as powerful as the new Blaze or Apple Watch, but it's more in keeping with the company's products, with an easy-to-use interface, five-day battery life, and a $130 price tag
The guys at Combat Flip Flops think so and they've maxed out their credit cards to prove it
Aspiring racers will face a series of challenges, including group rides and structured training programs, that will be used to identify their potential. Coaches will then cull the field to find the strongest rider.
Like any other sport, skiing has its legends and current all-stars—those people who set the bar when it comes to what’s possible on skis. We ran into several of these icons last week at the annual SnowSports Industries America tradeshow in Denver.
An off-the-grid structure in New Mexico that snaps to together like a set of Legos
Last week, 260 racers lined up to compete in Crested Butte’s inaugural Fat Bike World Championships.
So capable, in fact, that Ford plans to race a virtually stock 2017 model. That's a massive vote of confidence in the performance of the new truck.
Someone added a third axle to the Hilux making it a total off-road beast
The Santa Cruz Hightower was a tester favorite at the 2016 Outside bike test. The bike felt incredibly capable thanks to the lower, longer, and slacker geometry, but still pedaled with the efficiency we're used to from a long-travel 29er. Look for a full review of the Hightower later this spring. …
Here’s everything you need to ensure you don’t freeze at night and are ready for first tracks the next morning
Italian motorcycle brand Dainese will bring the first true, safety-certified soft helmet to market next winter. But will buyers go for it?
Almost as good as our Gear of the Year winner—for $350 less
After years of experts dismissing the specter of it entirely, “mechanical doping” has infiltrated the sport
Bike editor Aaron Gulley shares his thoughts on the new Specialized S-Works Venge ViAS. …
The Open Cycles U.P., or Unbeaten Path, is one of the most versatile bikes we've ever tested. Watch as bike editor Aaron Gulley explains what makes this bike stand apart from the rest.
Plus, it’ll be more capable off-road than vehicles that cost 10 times as much
The 5 products from the Denver trade show that we can’t wait to test this season
An in-depth look at our favorite all-mountain ski of the year
Some people hang paintings to decorate their houses. Others display their bikes.
We gave the SubQ Designs Jackson jacket Gear of the Show at Winter OR this year for it's innovative approach to sidecountry safety. Online gear editor Jakob Schiller demonstrates what we like about this jacket and why you'd want to use it. …
Need a car to help you go skiing, camping, kayaking, mountain biking, or just carrying dogs and people from A to B? We think this Subaru is the best you can buy.
A new eight-person “business class” chairlift opened at Kitzbühel last month, complete with heated seats and race car–worthy upholstery
GetOutfitted will begin renting vintage onesies to skiers and snowboarders. Why? For the fun of it.
It's not all perfect views and heavy saturation—but it comes close
The best gear and accessories for the most punishing way to have fun this winter
Behold the epitome of the new fat bike: fast, fun, and astonishingly light
The iconic off-roader keeps its four-wheel-drive prowess, but gets a couple new creature comforts
We put 5 top models to the test to find out how they did on half a cord of knotty, nasty wood
With Oscar season upon us, we thought we’d choose our favorite cars from the movies
We threw a slice of venison on the two fanciest grills around to find out which cooks best
The champion of the waterproof-breathable hardshell is getting soft
A painstaking reproduction of the boots George Mallory wore in 1924
Mountain bikers and wilderness advocates have buried the hatchet and created an alliance in the Appalachians—but will the Forest Service back their plan?
A tricked-out VW Transporter that makes us want to move to Europe
The iconic shoes, now made to be worn in the rain and snow
It shoots regular and 360-degree 4K video, combining features normally packaged in two different cameras
They just launched a suite of fitness tracking products, including an inventive new running shoe
The ultimate packing list for going out of bounds
It can be a lengthy process, but it's worth the time and effort to get right
The perfect mix of heritage, style, durability, and comfort
Organization is key when you’re out of bounds
After a few days testing bikes in Sedona, Arizona, we've found the Scott Genius LT 700 Tuned Plus and The Following by Evil to be two of the season’s most promising rides
Safely skiing the backcountry requires some key pieces of gear. Watch and learn what to bring with you for a day in the backcountry, and how to properly pack it. …
Outside bike editor Aaron Gulley tests SRAM's first generation of electronic shifting on the new Pinarello Dogma F8W at the 2016 Outside bike test in Sedona, Arizona. …
Online editor Scott Rosenfield gives his first impressions of the 2016 Cervelo C5 Di2 Disc at the 2016 Outside bike test in Sedona, Arizona. …
Senior gear editor Axie Navas tests the new Trek Emonda SL8 Women's at the 2016 Outside bike test in Sedona, Arizona. …
A credit-card holder that doubles as a clever multitool
Forget the treadmill. Here’s the gear you need to run outside all winter long.
Aiming to summit some peaks in the new year? We can help get you outfitted.
If you’re just getting into Nordic skiing, here’s the gear you need
How to stay warm and dry, one layer at a time
The clothing company wants to be a major force in outdoor apparel. Can it succeed where other big brands failed?
Everything you need to get into winter’s hottest new sport
It’s seductive, manly, and primal—and really damn hard. After a few whiskeys, our writer tries to master the art in Jackson Hole with the guys at New West KnifeWorks.