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Sure, it looks like a normal jacket. But it's actually a mobile bar.

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Just make sure your kid wears a helmet

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These new cameras can take photos and video that are just as good, and in some cases better, than those of their old-school rivals

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A simple device to keep your bikes organized and out of the way.

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An XC bike dressed up in trail accoutrements, this short-travel 29er highlights the industry trend toward longer, more capable machines

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Toyota just made one tough minivan

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Your local outdoor retailer probably doesn’t carry this stuff. But it should.

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Will the staged release of physiological data, nearly five months after the Tour, do anything to dispel the cloud of suspicion around the British rider since his first Tour win in 2013?

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Riding in the snow should be fun, not uncomfortable

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Ditch the wood and the nails for this instant tree house

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5 ways to ensure you land plenty of powder days this season

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America’s Wilderness areas have been off limits to mountain bikes for decades, but a new draft bill seeks to change that

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It's beautiful, fuel efficient, powerful, and reliable. Read: It's everything you could ever want in a truck

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Last week, Google announced it will make its maps available offline. We tested the new feature in New York and South Africa—and found the service works brilliantly.

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Last month, REI launched its #OptOutside campaign and announced that it would close on Black Friday. Here are 5 other companies that followed suit—or beat the big retailer to the punch.

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For killing zombies or cleaning up your backyard

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The FAA task force released its drone-registration recommendations Monday. Every small UAV weighing more than half a pound must be registered with the agency, but the process to do so seems downright reasonable.

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Presenting the ultimate winter workhorse for 2016

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Perfect for weddings at the ski area or on muddy forest roads

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Toyota finally made the RAV4 a hybrid—with 4WD

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It looks like a sweatshirt, but performs like a jacket.

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And why we, as consumers, actually like it when companies like Nike hike their prices

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The 23-year-old inventor on upgradable smart jackets, Zero UI, and why the Apple Watch isn’t the future of wearables

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Bono and Revo team up to release a new collection that will raise money for eye care across the world

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The death of the cutting-edge shoe is the story of a fiercely competitive running landscape and it raises the question: Can new brands enter—and survive—in today’s market?

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The Seattle company's gear lasts approximately forever. But when the stuff is ready to retire, it ends up on this duo’s table and turns into something brand new.

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Say hello to your new winter project: a DIY trailer you can tow with a bike

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The coolest zero-carbon home we've ever seen

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Our writer tested the ST2 for a month to see if he could ditch his minivan entirely. Turns out, the big high-voltage machine can be touchy, and a crazy useful transportation tool. It also makes late-night ice-cream runs a hell of a lot more fun.

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Buy it for weekend cruises. But mostly because it'll look good in your driveway.

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After trying goTenna on the streets of Brooklyn, we’re convinced the Snickers-sized device is the future of off-the-grid communication and a game changer for international travelers

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Six items the Outside editors covet

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Square footage and height matter. But a new group of companies is advocating for adding another metric to the spec list: volume.

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Our editors played hooky for a day to take advantage of last week's 29-inch dump on Santa Fe, New Mexico

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From kraut to kefir, we’ve partnered with bacteria for centuries. Now researchers are programming one strain to revolutionize gym apparel.

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Beach style meets winter après

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Forget a beach cruiser. This is how we want to carry our boards to the sea.

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The Avanet app provides key data about weather, snowpack, and avalanche danger—crowdsouced by the people who live and play in the mountains

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Earlier this year, Optum Pro Cycling teamed up with volunteers from healthcare company Optum, the San Francisco 49ers, and California-based non-profit Turning Wheels for Kids to build and distribute 50 bikes—with helmets and locks—to students of the 49ers Academy.

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Nobody has more fun on the rock than Cedar Wright and his wife Nellie Milfeld

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Yet another reason to want one of these classic cars

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Jonny Armstrong is a portrait photographer, but he’s never met any of his subjects. He sets hidden cameras that are triggered by motion sensors and captures candid, amazing portraits of wildlife.

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Will the Utah startup succeed where the industry leaders have failed?

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It’s a bed, in a tiny boat, on the water

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Pro skier Sage Cattabriga-Alosa lets us in on his preseason training hacks

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The feds want you to shred—and that's a major shift in policy

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There was no better bike for this 116-mile gravel race though the back roads of Vermont

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Sure, it would look good over the fireplace. But the bow deserves a shot in the field.

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If you have the right gear, there's no excuse to stop training

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Collin Schaafsma, the founder of Matter Cycles, got his start the way a lot of bike builders do: by building rides for himself and his friends. Three years later, the Boulder, Colorado-based company has three bikes in their lineup. With names like SlayRide, BeneFat and WolfBeard, it's easy to see they're a brand focused on…

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This well-thought-out adventure road bike proves you don’t have to pay a lot for high performance

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When an airline bag packed with ski stuff goes unclaimed, it ends up at a warehouse in Alabama. Once a year, that gear goes on sale in the world’s biggest winter-goods orgy. We sent a photographer to document the chaos.

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Who needs a DeLorean when you can have this truck?

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New designs and better materials mean you should immediately throw out all your cotton boxers

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James Bond just made vintage glacier glasses cool again

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Complete with an electric motor (you'll need it to move the 70-pound machine) and a 10-inch front tire

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Putting in big miles on dirt roads? This is the kit you need.

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Ditch the carry-on. This rig stashes everything from your neck pillow to your water bottle.

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Snow and wind will do a number on your face and hands. Treat your skin right this season with these seven essential soaps, scrubs, and razors made from all-natural ingredients.

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Five essentials to keep you safer, and happier, on the slopes or in the city.  (Zeal Optics) Zeal Optics HD2 Goggles Zeal Optics’ HD2 goggles incorporate a 170-degree high-definition camera that’s operated by a three-button control on the side of the frame, so you can discreetly capture action…

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Whether you need to cut ounces or film backcountry turns, here are four items for charging hard on the slopes

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The real fun starts once you get off the grid

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The U.S. government just created our dream house and car

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From water to powder to gravel, these four new toys give you extra float—and will have you grinning from ear to ear.  ​(Tahoe SUP) Tahoe SUP Keep Tahoe Blue Rubicon Paddleboard The crew at Tahoe SUP shaved pounds off the 12-foot Keep Tahoe Blue Rubicon paddleboard by constructing the core…

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Do you long for a remote, snowbound cabin with a real wood-burning stove and flannel on the bed? So do we. This is the gear you need to look the part when the dream becomes a reality.

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The lawsuit generated a lot of news, but we suspect Polaroid doesn't have much of a case

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New study finds that fish are ingesting large quantities of fibers that likely came off your outerwear in the wash and flowed into the sea.

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We love stocking stuffers, but the big-ticket hero gifts are the ones we really look forward to. Presenting eight splurges to buy—or maybe just drool over.  (Salemtown Board Co.) Salemtown Board Co. Mimosa Oak Cruiser Close to two hundred bucks might feel like a lot to spend on a skateboard,…

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Home bike training 2.0 has reached critical mass, with everything from virtual workouts to the world’s first truly sophisticated smart trainers. We dove into the newest tech to see how the gadgets stack up to real-live pavement time.

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The company changes the paradigm in fit, comfort, and performance

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Making a case for spending $40 on your skivvies

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A lightweight snow tool for building bigger, gnarlier jumps

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We’ll admit it. We’re drooling over a Hyundai.

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Build your own surfboard, then jump in the water to test it at this Maine-based workshop

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Technology advances incredibly quickly in the snow sports industries, but the experts at REI did your homework for you. Here's an inside look at the hottest trends in skiing and snowboarding. …

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These four rose to the top at our Crested Butte, Colorado test

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Fast on the ups and the downs

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The world's first MTB tire with graphene achieves a holy grail of characteristics we thought impossible: grip, durability, and speed

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