Gear
ArchiveGiro debuts the Silo, the first fully recyclable helmet made from plant-based foam
Sometimes smaller is better
This might be the finest all-around gravel bike you can buy
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).
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.
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
Top performers for the ups and the downs
Six new tools to bring you back to the basics
Everything you need to stand out.
If it’s next to skin, it had better be good
The winners from our Snowbird, Utah, test.
Cameras that shoot 360-degree footage could make virtual fitness classes a reality. But the tech’s not quite there yet.
Boards that play nice everywhere
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
The top accessory picks from Interbike 2015
Stay warm, dry, and comfortable, no matter the conditions.
San Francisco, Montreal, and Washington, DC, are all looking to adopt the Idaho Stop
Glide right with the ultimate cross-training kit
A 22-foot-long ark to weather nature's biggest storms
Four snowshoes to help you rise above the powder, summit fast, and blaze snowy trails
Shoot, print, hang
The two best alpine-touring setups of the year.
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.
Pump up the jams
Better bags so you can go farther, faster, and safer
We’re ready to quit our day jobs and go explore the planet
Shells get a major upgrade. Again.
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
Time to tear down those posters and put some real art work on the walls
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.
6 boards to keep you carving hardpack or powder, from dawn to dusk
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.
Faster, more comfortable kicks for all conditions
How the space-saving DxO One compares with a $1,000 mirrorless cameras twice its size
These six jackets will help you log miles—safely—by trail or road
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
Keep your dogs of winter shod in classy kicks
Your morning commute just got a lot easier
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
The aerial playhouses certainly aren't just for kids anymore
The brightest, most advanced camping light on the planet is totally overkill. But it's awesome.
Stay warmer, drier, and happier on the slopes
Toasty layers for wild and urban adventures
Do-it-all skis make resort days simpler—and more fun
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
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.
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.
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
Take them from the kitchen to the backcountry
A car, bike trailer, and mechanic’s garage built into one little Civic
Boston Marathon memorabilia you’ll actually wear
The best clothes for our favorite time of year