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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.
Pro skier Sage Cattabriga-Alosa lets us in on his preseason training hacks
Never overcook your steak again
Will the Utah startup succeed where the industry leaders have failed?
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.
Sure, it would look good over the fireplace. But the bow deserves a shot in the field.
The feds want you to shred—and that's a major shift in policy
There was no better bike for this 116-mile gravel race though the back roads of Vermont
If you have the right gear, there's no excuse to stop training
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…
This well-thought-out adventure road bike proves you don’t have to pay a lot for high performance
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.
Who needs a DeLorean when you can have this truck?
Complete with an electric motor (you'll need it to move the 70-pound machine) and a 10-inch front tire
New designs and better materials mean you should immediately throw out all your cotton boxers
James Bond just made vintage glacier glasses cool again
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…
Whether you need to cut ounces or film backcountry turns, here are four items for charging hard on the slopes
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…
The U.S. government just created our dream house and car
Ditch the carry-on. This rig stashes everything from your neck pillow to your water bottle.
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.
Putting in big miles on dirt roads? This is the kit you need.
The lawsuit generated a lot of news, but we suspect Polaroid doesn't have much of a case
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.
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,…
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.
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.
Making a case for spending $40 on your skivvies
The company changes the paradigm in fit, comfort, and performance
A lightweight snow tool for building bigger, gnarlier jumps
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. …
We’ll admit it. We’re drooling over a Hyundai.
These four rose to the top at our Crested Butte, Colorado test
Build your own surfboard, then jump in the water to test it at this Maine-based workshop
The world's first MTB tire with graphene achieves a holy grail of characteristics we thought impossible: grip, durability, and speed
Overcoming histories of poor reliability and performance, these revamped mountain bike parts are worth another look
Even the dirtiest of dirtbags deserves to clean up nice at the beginning (and end) of the day.
A (relatively) affordable pro-level Red camera
Earlier this year, GoPro announced plans to release a quadcopter in the first half of 2016. This featured video was captured with a developmental prototype of GoPro's quadcopter and stabilization system. No post-production stabilization was implemented; this is an example of the incredible image quality we are already able to…
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
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
Organize your warm-weather gear so it’s ready to go come spring
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…
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.
Sleep in comfort while pedaling across America
Giro debuts the Silo, the first fully recyclable helmet made from plant-based foam
Pro-quality shots, without the post-production software headache
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