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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…
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
That high-pitched whine you’re about to hear at your favorite ski hill? It’s the sound of UAVs dropping avy charges.
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.
Giro debuts the Silo, the first fully recyclable helmet made from plant-based foam
Sleep in comfort while pedaling across America
Pro-quality shots, without the post-production software headache
This might be the finest all-around gravel bike you can buy
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).
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
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
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
Say hello to the world's newest adventuremobile
Get after it with these essential add-ons, from $3.50 to $900
Cameras that shoot 360-degree footage could make virtual fitness classes a reality. But the tech’s not quite there yet.
The top accessory picks from Interbike 2015
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.
The two best alpine-touring setups of the year.
A 22-foot-long ark to weather nature's biggest storms
Four snowshoes to help you rise above the powder, summit fast, and blaze snowy trails
Because aerial footage is so passé
We’re ready to quit our day jobs and go explore the planet
Smarter, lighter, better-looking wearables to track your data
Alpine-touring equipment continues to evolve
Time to tear down those posters and put some real art work on the walls
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.
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?
We break down the science behind these devices and explore which ones will keep you safest
From groomers to glades, bumps to short-swing turns in the fall line, these frontside skis do everything you need
From traveling light to going fast and steep, these 8 pairs of planks will help you carve pow all winter long
These six jackets will help you log miles—safely—by trail or road
A handful of smart wearables promise to detect heat-related illnesses before they become dangerous. Trouble is, they're vastly over-promising on their abilities.
The brightest, most advanced camping light on the planet is totally overkill. But it's awesome.
The aerial playhouses certainly aren't just for kids anymore
We spent several months testing the Picobrew Zymatic, which claims to be the “world's first fully automatic all-grain brewing machine.” For more, read our full review. Video by Bryan Rogala and David Silver.
The bike manufacturer gifts a dressed-up utilty bike in custom white-and-gold papal regalia
For sci-fi nerds who need to look sharp