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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.
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.
Who needs music when you can listen to the birds and rivers in high-def?
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
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).
Pros are trading in their bulky setups for this mirrorless camera that’s totally loaded with industry-leading specs
There’s no excuse to leave this TSA-approved multitool at home
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
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
On turf or tarmac, these are our favorite women's trainers of the season
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.
Smarter, lighter, better-looking wearables to track your data
We’re ready to quit our day jobs and go explore the planet
Alpine-touring equipment continues to evolve
Because aerial footage is so passé
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
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.
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?
From groomers to glades, bumps to short-swing turns in the fall line, these frontside skis do everything you need
We break down the science behind these devices and explore which ones will keep you safest
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
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.
For sci-fi nerds who need to look sharp
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.