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Dirt duds are better—and more specialized—than ever
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
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 (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
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.
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.
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.
Innovations to help drivers see, hear, and avoid you on the road
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.
For gear companies looking to tell "real" stories through their marketing campaigns, there's really only one photographer to call: Emily Maye
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?
After six months of rigorous testing, we found the best ones on the market
Get your hands on one of these rebooted icons
We stopped seven trekkers passing through Oregon to find out what they couldn't live without on their 2,550-mile journeys
This new 29er from the Colorado brand was worth the wait
The new eTap Red is not only SRAM’s debut electric groupo, it’s the first wireless system on the market
One day our computers will revolt. Until then, they’re making our mountain bikes ride better than ever.
We review the top six timepieces for everyone from surfers to backcountry skiers
The Mourenx 69 is neither the lightest nor the cheapest bike out there—you definitely pay more for the name and the European mystique. But it's the bike you should be riding.
Thoughtful tweaks + a jam-packed design = one very useful cycling companion
Outdoor apparel company Western Rise was one of the coolest small brands we saw at Outdoor Retailer this summer. This short film by Matt Shaw and Ry Cox is a behind the scenes look at how the company got its start that came…
We love these workhorse bags because they’re so damn useful
The all-American Vintage Overland is custom-made for you to beat the ever living hell out of it
An ultra-portable, super-safe commuter lid
We torture-tested the new crop of MTB-specific packs. Here are the 3 that held up best to the abuse.
Sure, lasts, uppers, and midsoles all matter. But above all, get the ones that feel good.
The monster off-road camper we've been waiting for
Our Gear Guy, Joe Jackson, pushes gear to the limit on a regular basis; casual footwear included.
This is America's version of the Tour de France. So why is it hemorrhaging cash?
Triple7Gear CORE Nano Adventure Wallet Looking for a wallet as tough as you are? (OK, maybe a little tougher?) Read more. Teva Original Universal National Forest Sandals Bright art (and classic comfort) for your trekkin' feet. Read more. Bright art (and classic comfort) for your…
Columbia Sportswear announces it will pay two people a full six-month salary, plus benefits, to test gear around the world
Perfect for shooting mind-bogglingly clear footage in hard-to-reach spots
Those who enjoy seeing nature on two wheels are increasingly conflicted about legislation that would protect it
Outdoor kitchen, quilt-top mattress, hot water. Who says you have to forgo the niceties while camping?
Whispbar makes gorgeous, finely honed bike and gear carriers. But are they worth the premium price?
ARTCRANK, which sells limited-edition cycling posters from local artists, is hosting an event in Breckenridge this week to coincide with the USA Pro Challenge rolling through town
The best new next-to-skin layers for a ramblin’ man
Now that you can actually shoot decent photos on your phone, it's time for a best-of-the-best battle
When the founders of Litespeed decided to get back into the bike business in 2006, they chose to stay in the city they'd always called home. Now in their eighth year, Lynskey Performance Designs continues to create some of the coolest titanium bicycles you can buy. …
A lightweight companion for preppers and smart hikers alike
We want one of these on our wall. Stat.
Google's virtual climbing projects are getting most of the press, but Mammut beat them to the punch—by nearly a year
Our first impressions of the all-new 2016 Toyota Tacoma
The company's response was fast. And honest.
Electronic shifting comes to mountain bikes. Hallelujah?
Pedaling to work is a lot more fun with the right setup
Take the appropriate precautions so you can concentrate on your ride, not the pain coming from your inner thighs
The best backpacks and organizers for your GoPro-centric life
Have a blast while keeping your bike tire side down
Lowepro just made the new go-to adventure photo pack that features four-season protection and enough storage for a pro camera setup
A resourceful, cozy escape overlooking Puget Sound
This may be the coolest set of bike tools we've ever seen
We give the big outdoor brands a lot of love at OR—and for good reason. This year, however, we also wanted to highlight the little guys.
Sick of carrying a heavy cooler into rugged or hard-to-reach spots? Igloo has you covered.
A lush hideout just a few miles from the city
The coolest outdoor toys don't always cost a fortune
In Jay Blahnik's first extended interview since Apple hired him to help launch the Watch, the company’s director of fitness for health technologies insists activity tracking is overemphasized, elite athletes have a sitting problem, and the real breakthrough apps for the device will probably be created outside of Cupertino.
This may be the coolest car-camping stove we've ever seen
Columbia just reinvented the rain jacket, and it works great
Lighter, softer, and more stylish than we thought possible for a performance top
Gear companies from around the world released their brand-new summer 2016 products this week at Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City. We pored over all of it, and these five products—from a brilliant new water filter to a totally reinvented waterproof jacket—were our top picks for Gear…
If you want clean, safe water in the backcountry, this is the only purifier you should be buying
In a time when “enduro” has become a tired epithet, the Nomad virtually reclaims the genre with downhill manners equal to any big bike and a weight that rivals many trail machines
Don’t feel like making friends with bears and raccoons? Keep your campsite locked down with these simple tips.
Tough-ass pants: A term for rugged work trousers that are particularly good at handling abuse.
Bill Bowerman: A legendary Oregon track coach who cofounded the shoe company Blue Ribbon Sports in 1964; 14 years later, it became Nike.
A tubeless tire tool that will fix holes too big for sealant
Royal Robbins: Climber, businessman, and archetype for the modern clean-climbing ethic, which espouses the use of removable protection instead of pounding pitons into rock.
Gear companies know how to make packs lighter, jackets more waterproof, and skis burlier. The only problem: young people couldn’t care less.
Rollerblade: A roller skate with soft, linearly arranged wheels offering fast, smooth glide.