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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).

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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.

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No need to mortgage your home to find a solid kit

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Pros are trading in their bulky setups for this mirrorless camera that’s totally loaded with industry-leading specs

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There’s no excuse to leave this TSA-approved multitool at home

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Easier climbing equals more downhill

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Nine tools to thrive on cold overnights

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Top performers for the ups and the downs

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Six new tools to bring you back to the basics

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Everything you need to stand out.

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If it’s next to skin, it had better be good

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Say hello to the world's newest adventuremobile

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Get after it with these essential add-ons, from $3.50 to $900

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Stay warm, dry, and comfortable, no matter the conditions.

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The top accessory picks from Interbike 2015

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San Francisco, Montreal, and Washington, DC, are all looking to adopt the Idaho Stop

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On turf or tarmac, these are our favorite women's trainers of the season

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Cameras that shoot 360-degree footage could make virtual fitness classes a reality. But the tech’s not quite there yet.

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The winners from our Snowbird, Utah, test.

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Boards that play nice everywhere

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Better bags so you can go farther, faster, and safer

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A 22-foot-long ark to weather nature's biggest storms

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Glide right with the ultimate cross-training kit

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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.

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Four snowshoes to help you rise above the powder, summit fast, and blaze snowy trails

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The two best alpine-touring setups of the year.

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We’re ready to quit our day jobs and go explore the planet

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Tougher than tough enough

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Shells get a major upgrade. Again.

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Pro-caliber pics and video right from your pocket

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Fatties are diversifying and maturing

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Because aerial footage is so passé

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Bump up your gadget game

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Smarter, lighter, better-looking wearables to track your data

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Time to tear down those posters and put some real art work on the walls

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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.

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Peace and serenity guaranteed

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Durable timepieces for life on the go

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6 boards to keep you carving hardpack or powder, from dawn to dusk

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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?

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We break down the science behind these devices and explore which ones will keep you safest

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Keep your dogs of winter shod in classy kicks

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From groomers to glades, bumps to short-swing turns in the fall line, these frontside skis do everything you need

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Your morning commute just got a lot easier

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From traveling light to going fast and steep, these 8 pairs of planks will help you carve pow all winter long

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For pure powder and pure frontside groomers

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Faster, more comfortable kicks for all conditions

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These six jackets will help you log miles—safely—by trail or road

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On your mark, get set, track!

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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.

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How the space-saving DxO One compares with a $1,000 mirrorless cameras twice its size

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Stay warmer, drier, and happier on the slopes

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Toasty layers for wild and urban adventures

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Better mitts equal happier hands

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Tools to vanquish flat light forever

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Do-it-all skis make resort days simpler—and more fun

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The brightest, most advanced camping light on the planet is totally overkill. But it's awesome.

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The aerial playhouses certainly aren't just for kids anymore

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The bike manufacturer gifts a dressed-up utilty bike in custom white-and-gold papal regalia

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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.

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For sci-fi nerds who need to look sharp

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Safety comes first

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Stop whining about pedal assist. It’s here to stay and it’s totally rad.

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Just because you’re an adult doesn’t mean you can’t play with toys

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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.

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Nothing beats a good view

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Seems like a good idea, if it works. Trouble is, there’s no evidence that it will.

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We love bikes, but you’ll see a lot more country on a motorcycle

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A car, bike trailer, and mechanic’s garage built into one little Civic

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Boston Marathon memorabilia you’ll actually wear

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Take them from the kitchen to the backcountry

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The best clothes for our favorite time of year

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Flex, lasts, and liners matter. But above all, buy the one that feels good.

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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.  …

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Regular mid-size wheels are so last year

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