Gear
ArchiveLast 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
Nine tools to thrive on cold overnights
Easier climbing equals more downhill
If it’s next to skin, it had better be good
Top performers for the ups and the downs
Six new tools to bring you back to the basics
Everything you need to stand out.
Get after it with these essential add-ons, from $3.50 to $900
San Francisco, Montreal, and Washington, DC, are all looking to adopt the Idaho Stop
The winners from our Snowbird, Utah, test.
Boards that play nice everywhere
Cameras that shoot 360-degree footage could make virtual fitness classes a reality. But the tech’s not quite there yet.
On turf or tarmac, these are our favorite women's trainers of the season
Stay warm, dry, and comfortable, no matter the conditions.
Say hello to the world's newest adventuremobile
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.
Glide right with the ultimate cross-training kit
Four snowshoes to help you rise above the powder, summit fast, and blaze snowy trails
A 22-foot-long ark to weather nature's biggest storms
The two best alpine-touring setups of the year.
Shoot, print, hang
Pump up the jams
Better bags so you can go farther, faster, and safer
Pro-caliber pics and video right from your pocket
Because aerial footage is so passé
Alpine-touring equipment continues to evolve
Smarter, lighter, better-looking wearables to track your data
Shells get a major upgrade. Again.
We’re ready to quit our day jobs and go explore the planet
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.
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?
A 116-square-foot paradise
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
For pure powder and pure frontside groomers
Faster, more comfortable kicks for all conditions
Keep your dogs of winter shod in classy kicks
These six jackets will help you log miles—safely—by trail or road
Your morning commute just got a lot easier
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 brightest, most advanced camping light on the planet is totally overkill. But it's awesome.
Do-it-all skis make resort days simpler—and more fun
Stay warmer, drier, and happier on the slopes
Toasty layers for wild and urban adventures
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
The stakes are higher in winter, when overheating or getting chilled can get you into serious trouble. Don’t let that happen to you.
Just because you’re an adult doesn’t mean you can’t play with toys
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
The best clothes for our favorite time of year
Boston Marathon memorabilia you’ll actually wear
Take them from the kitchen to the backcountry
A car, bike trailer, and mechanic’s garage built into one little Civic
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. …
Regular mid-size wheels are so last year
Flex, lasts, and liners matter. But above all, buy the one that feels good.
How and why the company made the jump to high performance
There's a reason all our favorite toys are now made out West