Gear
ArchiveGot a drone for Christmas? Cinderblocks, freezers, and sub-zero temperatures are just a few of the obstacles it might have encountered before ending up under the tree.
Long used as a way to help emergency responders find people buried in avalanches, Recco technology is coming to summer gear
There are lots of good options on the market, but one pair consistently wins our tests
These seven essentials will prepare you for most driving mishaps
An old classic gets an entirely modern overhaul
The world’s best athlete might just wear the word’s best shoe
Whatever you're looking for, one of these pieces of innovative gear will do the job
Key pieces of packing help for life on the road or trail
Your favorite piece of fitness apparel just got even better, thanks to a DWR coating
We tested the Canadian company's new backcountry ski boot and avalanche airbag for a week in B.C. Here's what we learned.
The short answer? It all depends on what kind of skiing you want to do.
Pro big-mountain extreme skier Lexi DuPont has a 500-square-foot geodesic dome—complete with wooden shingles, a cow skull, and riverside hot springs.
A few boutique U.S. companies are making headway to bring the entire supply chain—from raising the sheep to processing the wool to sewing the apparel—back home
A life-size Tonka truck. Because why not?
The cows are out and the humans are in
In Colorado, small units could be the solution to a chronic mountain-town problem: lack of affordable housing for the people who work there
Hunting is growing beyond its hook-and-bullet roots, thanks to outdoor inventions like the fat bike
Sometimes your canine friends need a little extra protection
Who needs a submarine when you can have this $600,000 dive suit instead?
Make sure the bike lovers in your family get exactly what they want this winter with these essentials, from $8 to $2,900
Everything from basic bump protection to bomber cases designed to keep your Watch safe from rocks, dirt, and water
We love all kinds of bikes, but there's something to be said for having one rig that can do it all. Jeff Jones: A Man and His Bikes is a film from Michael Carlini about bicycle builder Jeff Jones, who wanted to create a one-bike quiver…
A new way to brew a cup of joe
A $680,000 Japanese vintage super car
Soft, broken-in fabrics are ideal for casual weekends in cool weather
A bike that sits right in the sweet spot between fast and capable
The new GPS app SkiLynx tracks stats (think speed and miles skied) as well as your, and your friends', exact locations on a resort map
Now you can take care of that kink anywhere, any time
Don’t leave the house without it
We’d gladly put this beautiful machine through its paces in the far north
Most ice axes are made from metal—and for good reason. But last month, the geniuses at Furnace Industries launched their new wooden tool that’s as strong as it is pretty. While you may be tempted to just hang it over the fireplace, please don’t.
Zach Caldwell is Vermont's homegrown ski whisperer, with the ability to almost magically divine a board's properties. Here's how he does it.
A super-cozy layer guaranteed to last three decades
On Monday, we got a sneak peek of the two new backcountry products at the company's Canadian headquarters
Turns out the navigation devices routinely overestimate distance traveled. Why that quirk hasn't—and won't—affect cyclists.
A commuter so light it wouldn’t qualify for the Tour de France
Thanks to advances in materials, quality doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg
The former managing director of the New York Stock Exchange hated staying at overcrowded, dirty campsites. So he came up with a new model: single canvas tents for rent on some of the most beautiful private property in the U.S.
Many of us never wax our skis. We’re either too intimidated or too lazy. That’s a problem.
Sure, it looks like a normal jacket. But it's actually a mobile bar.
Just make sure your kid wears a helmet
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
A simple device to keep your bikes organized and out of the way.
An XC bike dressed up in trail accoutrements, this short-travel 29er highlights the industry trend toward longer, more capable machines
Your local outdoor retailer probably doesn’t carry this stuff. But it should.
Toyota just made one tough minivan
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?
Riding in the snow should be fun, not uncomfortable
Ditch the wood and the nails for this instant tree house
5 ways to ensure you land plenty of powder days this season
America’s Wilderness areas have been off limits to mountain bikes for decades, but a new draft bill seeks to change that
It's beautiful, fuel efficient, powerful, and reliable. Read: It's everything you could ever want in a truck
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.
For killing zombies or cleaning up your backyard
Presenting the ultimate winter workhorse for 2016
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.
It looks like a sweatshirt, but performs like a jacket.
And why we, as consumers, actually like it when companies like Nike hike their prices
Perfect for weddings at the ski area or on muddy forest roads
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.
Toyota finally made the RAV4 a hybrid—with 4WD
The 23-year-old inventor on upgradable smart jackets, Zero UI, and why the Apple Watch isn’t the future of wearables
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?
Bono and Revo team up to release a new collection that will raise money for eye care across the world
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.
Say hello to your new winter project: a DIY trailer you can tow with a bike
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
The coolest zero-carbon home we've ever seen
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.
Buy it for weekend cruises. But mostly because it'll look good in your driveway.
Six items the Outside editors covet
Square footage and height matter. But a new group of companies is advocating for adding another metric to the spec list: volume.
Our editors played hooky for a day to take advantage of last week's 29-inch dump on Santa Fe, New Mexico
From kraut to kefir, we’ve partnered with bacteria for centuries. Now researchers are programming one strain to revolutionize gym apparel.
Beach style meets winter après
For everywhere shoulder season takes you
Forget a beach cruiser. This is how we want to carry our boards to the sea.
The Avanet app provides key data about weather, snowpack, and avalanche danger—crowdsouced by the people who live and play in the mountains
Yet another reason to want one of these classic cars
Nobody has more fun on the rock than Cedar Wright and his wife Nellie Milfeld