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Plus, it’ll be more capable off-road than vehicles that cost 10 times as much
Some people hang paintings to decorate their houses. Others display their bikes.
The 5 products from the Denver trade show that we can’t wait to test this season
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. …
An in-depth look at our favorite all-mountain ski of the year
A new eight-person “business class” chairlift opened at Kitzbühel last month, complete with heated seats and race car–worthy upholstery
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.
GetOutfitted will begin renting vintage onesies to skiers and snowboarders. Why? For the fun of it.
Behold the epitome of the new fat bike: fast, fun, and astonishingly light
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
We put 5 top models to the test to find out how they did on half a cord of knotty, nasty wood
The iconic off-roader keeps its four-wheel-drive prowess, but gets a couple new creature comforts
We threw a slice of venison on the two fanciest grills around to find out which cooks best
With Oscar season upon us, we thought we’d choose our favorite cars from the movies
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
The perfect mix of heritage, style, durability, and comfort
It can be a lengthy process, but it's worth the time and effort to get right
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
A credit-card holder that doubles as a clever multitool
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. …
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.
It’s possible to get a good workout in at home. You just need the right gear.
Aiming to summit some peaks in the new year? We can help get you outfitted.
Forget the treadmill. Here’s the gear you need to run outside all winter long.
If you’re just getting into Nordic skiing, here’s the gear you need
Everything you need to get into winter’s hottest new sport
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?
A judge dismissed several charges against the former pro cyclist and his associates, but Armstrong will still wind up in court
It’s miserable outside, but that’s no excuse to not be on your bike
Upstart companies are offering to ship customers primo boxes of hand-selected outdoor tool and toys
You’ve likely never heard of these brands, but they’re making great products
A new tool from Germany threatens to out-useful MacGyver's pocket knife
Outside editors pick their favorite winter gear from this winter season
This van comes stock with everything you need for the ultimate surf trip
Stay warm in all kinds of conditions, with these versatile down-alternative outer and midlayers
We get really excited about the big-ticket items at Outdoor Retailer (just check out our Gear of the Show list for proof), but there’s a lot of great, usable stuff that doesn’t require a second mortgage
A special collab trailer made to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the national parks
A backcountry plank handmade in New England
The most city-proof bike we’ve ever ridden
The five products we’re most excited about this year
They’ll shoot 360-degree video, but that’s really just the start
An electric California cruiser that’s certain to turn heads on the boardwalk
The e-camper features some innovative tech, but it lacks the soul of the Vanagon and the Microbus
A special line of hand-crafted boards to celebrate the iconic resort’s birthday
With a more refined look, the Blaze goes after the all-day wearable crowd—and Apple. That might spook investors, but the bottom line is that this is Fitbit's best watch yet.
The new workout clothing has built-in sensors that the company claims will help you become a better, faster runner
The display clips onto bike glasses to show data and turn-by-turn navigation
Ounce for ounce, spider silk is five times stronger than steel and three times tougher than Kevlar. Now, a handful of companies are trying to harvest it to make the world's best new gear.
About a year ago, 29-year-old Stephan Shay lost his full-time job. But then he found an 18.5-foot vintage rig named Lolita.
This heart-rate monitor with pending FDA approval will count your every heart beat and breath, and it could become an invaluable training tool for serious athletes
It’ll chew up sand dunes and four-wheel-drive roads, then get your kids safely to school
Pro climber Tommy Caldwell is living the dream with his family in Estes Park, Colorado
We put the new Gore-Tex Active fabric through its paces during a two-week test in Vermont and B.C. and found that there's no better option for athletes who move fast and light
Two weeks ago, Kelly Slater proved man-made waves are no longer just for waterparks
Our reviewer dissects the claims behind the newest crop of super clothing for the gym to find the products that actually work
It’s powered by an electric motor, but still drives like a Porsche
This short-travel 29er isn’t just the most technologically advanced race bike on the market. It’s also way more fun than most cross-country rigs.