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It'll leave you grinning—if you can overcome your nausea and fear of death
It's the company's least exciting edit yet, but here's why we're still pumped about it
Organize your warm-weather gear so it’s ready to go come spring
The outdoor equipment co-op will close on one of the biggest shopping days of the year. The rest of the gear world should take note.
These 2 people get paid to travel the world and test Columbia’s newest gear
Most U.S. resorts have adopted a no-drone policy. Here’s what you need to know about where and when recreational UAVs can fly.
8 essentials to turn your ride into a roving base camp
New inflatable vests from POC and Dainese could save professional racers’ lives. So why isn’t the gear mandatory?
From a supercharged light for a GoPro to a bike light that actually keeps you safer, these are our nine favorite little things for the gadget geek in your life.
Camp lights for when you don't have to worry about fast and light
A sleek holder to carry road-bike essentials under your saddle
Who needs a whole quiver when one set of planks does it all?
What goes up fast comes down happy
When Salsa Cycles sent us their new 29+ off-road touring bike for a photo shoot, we decided to keep it for a few extra days of product testing. We gave it to Outside's resident 29+ expert to get his first impressions on how the mid-fatty performs on singletrack. …
Tips and tricks for protecting your whips
Old-school picks so good they've remained unchanged for decades
It all depends on what you’re watching and how much you want to spend
The new action-cam add-on takes the wiggle out of your adventure footage
We've written plenty of stories about fat bikes' rise to the mainstream. Heck, we even named one of the rigs Gear of the Year in 2015. So it should come as no surprise that we're excited about Off the Beaten Path, a new film from First Tracks Productions that explores how fatties are…
That high-pitched whine you’re about to hear at your favorite ski hill? It’s the sound of UAVs dropping avy charges.
Boutique brands are making some of the best kits we’ve ever tried
E-bikes are now legally allowed on designated bike paths in the state
Who needs music when you can listen to the birds and rivers in high-def?
We love tricked out adventure vehicles as much as anyone, but the high purchase price can make them somewhat impractical. Thankfully, the car you already own can usually get the job done. Outside's Gear Guy, Joe Jackson, shows you how turn your existing daily driver into the adventuremobile of your dreams, without breaking the bank.
Sleep in comfort while pedaling across America
Pro-quality shots, without the post-production software headache
Giro debuts the Silo, the first fully recyclable helmet made from plant-based foam
This might be the finest all-around gravel bike you can buy
This month, a tiny Colorado startup will attempt a bold rescue of the nation’s mountain towns while reinventing waterproof-breathable fabrics. How? With this super-comfy hoody.
No need to mortgage your home to find a solid kit
Last Saturday, I lined up with Outside online editor Scott Rosenfield and 369 other riders for Giro’s inaugural, a 60-mile race-ride hybrid in the mountains above the tiny logging town of Quincy, California (population 1,728).
There’s no excuse to leave this TSA-approved multitool at home
Pros are trading in their bulky setups for this mirrorless camera that’s totally loaded with industry-leading specs
5 tips to simplify the process
The top accessory picks from Interbike 2015
San Francisco, Montreal, and Washington, DC, are all looking to adopt the Idaho Stop
On turf or tarmac, these are our favorite women's trainers of the season
Cameras that shoot 360-degree footage could make virtual fitness classes a reality. But the tech’s not quite there yet.
Say hello to the world's newest adventuremobile
Get after it with these essential add-ons, from $3.50 to $900
A 22-foot-long ark to weather nature's biggest storms
As the seasons change and weather gets colder, proper clothing becomes even more important for outdoor activities. The key to four-season success in the outdoors lies in the layers.
Four snowshoes to help you rise above the powder, summit fast, and blaze snowy trails
The two best alpine-touring setups of the year.
Because aerial footage is so passé
Smarter, lighter, better-looking wearables to track your data
Alpine-touring equipment continues to evolve
We’re ready to quit our day jobs and go explore the planet
We like the price, but can this bra stand up to more expensive options from established sports brands? We put three models to the test to find out.
Time to tear down those posters and put some real art work on the walls
6 boards to keep you carving hardpack or powder, from dawn to dusk
How the space-saving DxO One compares with a $1,000 mirrorless cameras twice its size
The $800 Forcite Alpine packs a 4K action cam, GPS, and accelerometer into its shell. You don't need all this tech in a snowsports lid. But do you want it?
