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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
Take them from the kitchen to the backcountry
The best clothes for our favorite time of year
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. …
Flex, lasts, and liners matter. But above all, buy the one that feels good.
Regular mid-size wheels are so last year
Fulfill your childhood dream of living in a tree
How and why the company made the jump to high performance
There's a reason all our favorite toys are now made out West
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
Make sure you're prepared for sun, unpredictable weather, and fish guts
Gravel grinders and disc brakes continue to take over, but throwbacks are also on the rise
A work of art produced by a 300-year-old Swedish company
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. …
In the future we’ll have fitness trackers that aren’t just fancy step-counters
Power your phone and feel better about yourself with this human-powered machine
Cyclists, take note. You'll want to watch these boutique gearmakers.
What's the price of extreme versatility and ruggedness? $119,000!?
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.
Electronic shifting goes wireless
POC debuts battery-powered cycling apparel
LCD lenses make multi-lens glasses obsolete
A dropper seatpost that’s easy to install and simple to switch between bikes
The fat-bike version of the motorcycle and sidecar
The only super specialized, totally niche ski-mountaineering bike you need
Take on whatever Mother Nature throws your way
One of the best all-around trail bikes of the year
Take your bike on an adventure.
Essentials to keep 'em entertained and ready to explore
A mobile Midwestern cabin for wherever the roads takes you
The 30-year-old Patagonia icon gets a major update, with new, environmentally friendly materials
The doghouse for owners with refined architectural taste—and a spare grand
The company’s financial woes have little to do with the sport, and everything to do with changing fashion tastes and questionable business decisions
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.
Significantly more performance than a GoPro, but significantly less expensive than other pro-quality setups
It turns out maximally cushioned shoes are faster than you think. …
An increasing number of well-designed tools help rock climbers train more effectively
An ode to the travel blazer
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.
And the apparel options just keep getting better
The company's new app makes sharing footage to social easier than ever
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
Five exceptional sport-specific shades
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
Why use matches when you can use a mini flamethrower?
Spurred by hipster idealism, the former automobile capital of the world is enjoying a post-bankruptcy renaissance. Rents are low, millenials are moving in, and the old neighborhoods are buzzing with potential.
When it comes to ease of use and video quality, the new UAV can't be beat
Venture Snowboards announced Thursday that it will not release boards for the 2015/16 season
The peak of the season calls for maximum relaxation (bonus points for style). Here’s what to keep at the ready for all the best days of the year.
When (if?) the Snap hits production, it'll become the adventurer’s ultimate toy
You've had all summer to prefect your grilling skills, so make this event one to remember
Test footage from the new DJI Phantom 3 Professional. …
The JLTV has the ballistic protection of a small tank and can withstand the under-belly blasts that destroyed many of its predecessors. Oh yeah, it also has a top speed of over 100 miles per hour.
Innovations to help drivers see, hear, and avoid you on the road
We asked Burner veterans for tips. What they suggested will make your stay more pleasant, but no less weird.
Layer up with this kit to stay warm, and happy, on your ride into work.
For gear companies looking to tell "real" stories through their marketing campaigns, there's really only one photographer to call: Emily Maye
Yes, you read that right. We tracked down the best do-anything, go-anywhere sandals, good for so much more than just lounging on the beach.
After six months of rigorous testing, we found the best ones on the market
Get your hands on one of these rebooted icons
That's an astonishingly high number. What exactly does it mean?
Uh, why on earth was the cameraman using the machine in the first place?
This new 29er from the Colorado brand was worth the wait