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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.
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
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
For sci-fi nerds who need to look sharp
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
Just because you’re an adult doesn’t mean you can’t play with toys
The stakes are higher in winter, when overheating or getting chilled can get you into serious trouble. Don’t let that happen to you.
Stop whining about pedal assist. It’s here to stay and it’s totally rad.
Seems like a good idea, if it works. Trouble is, there’s no evidence that it will.
We love bikes, but you’ll see a lot more country on a motorcycle
Boston Marathon memorabilia you’ll actually wear
A car, bike trailer, and mechanic’s garage built into one little Civic
Flex, lasts, and liners matter. But above all, buy the one that feels good.
After gaining an interest in drones, Seattle-based filmmaker Beau Sylte met up with a local quad copter racing group to learn more about them and FPV racing in general. He found out that the future of drones is still being written, but it's moving very fast. …
There's a reason all our favorite toys are now made out West
Fulfill your childhood dream of living in a tree
How and why the company made the jump to high performance
Make sure you're prepared for sun, unpredictable weather, and fish guts
Over 22 inches of snow fell in 48 hours at Snowbird during our 2016 ski test. Conditions were absolutely ideal for mid-March, which meant we got to put all of this season's skis through the wringer like never before. …
Gravel grinders and disc brakes continue to take over, but throwbacks are also on the rise
In the future we’ll have fitness trackers that aren’t just fancy step-counters
We used all the watches, heart rate monitors, clips, smart glasses, and apps we could get our hands on, so you don't have to
A work of art produced by a 300-year-old Swedish company
Cyclists, take note. You'll want to watch these boutique gearmakers.
Power your phone and feel better about yourself with this human-powered machine
We’ve spent the past few days handing out Gear of the Show awards at Interbike, the massive annual cycling industry convention in Las Vegas. From a cutting-edge road kit with built-in lights to a fat bike with a sidecar, here are our picks for the most exciting gear of next season.
POC debuts battery-powered cycling apparel
LCD lenses make multi-lens glasses obsolete
The only super specialized, totally niche ski-mountaineering bike you need
A dropper seatpost that’s easy to install and simple to switch between bikes
The fat-bike version of the motorcycle and sidecar
What's the price of extreme versatility and ruggedness? $119,000!?
One of the best all-around trail bikes of the year
Take on whatever Mother Nature throws your way
A mobile Midwestern cabin for wherever the roads takes you
The doghouse for owners with refined architectural taste—and a spare grand
The 30-year-old Patagonia icon gets a major update, with new, environmentally friendly materials
The company’s financial woes have little to do with the sport, and everything to do with changing fashion tastes and questionable business decisions
Significantly more performance than a GoPro, but significantly less expensive than other pro-quality setups
Outfit your base camp—for less than $160
No arguing, no questions. Just a rock-solid promise the gear will work or your money back.
It turns out maximally cushioned shoes are faster than you think. …
An increasing number of well-designed tools help rock climbers train more effectively
And the apparel options just keep getting better
The company's new app makes sharing footage to social easier than ever
Nearly 30 years ago, Jimmy Nelson set it upon himself to document that last of the world's ancient tribes and peoples with his 50-year-old 4x5 film camera.
You can now ditch the phone but still accurately track your workouts, thanks to watchOS 2
A DIY boat that sets up in a hurry
How the sneaker maker went from Kardashian flop to an $8 billion behemoth in less than four years
Up your fat-tire game with these tips from eight of the sport’s very best
A blow-up bike rack that fits on your seatpost and fits on almost any car
Dirt duds are better—and more specialized—than ever
Developed for disaster, repurposed for fun
LuvByrd: the new, best way to find a partner for bombing singletrack and shredding the steeps