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Nalgene bottle: A durable, wide-mouthed vessel originally designed to hold chemicals.
Doug Tompkins: Businessman and crusading conservationist who cofounded the North Face and Esprit.
Military-strong material with smart features for any civilian
Treat your feet right with bright art and classic comfort
Surfer Jamie O’Brien and his team made the fiery stunt look easy. But turns out, it took months of planning and some very specific gear to get right.
Towable as hell but built with enough room to host dinner parties
Some our favorite images from this year's Tour de France stages in the French Alps.
When you build the two millionth edition of an iconic 4x4, it deserves special treatment
A cool concept that does fisheries good
Glaciers! Trained grizzlies! $3.25-million dollar cameras! An inside look at the hottest bike flick of 2015.
Tenth Mountain Division: An Army outfit specializing in mountain warfare, devised during World War II around the idea that it was easier to make troops out of skiers than skiers out of troops.
The future has arrived, and because it’s built to fit you perfectly, it’s not going anywhere
Patagonia pulled on a thread and found migrant workers suffering under servitude in its supply chain. Will its disclosures prompt other brands to air their dirty laundry (or even look for it) as well?
A full-suspension 27.5+ built expressly for bikepacking? Who’da thunk?
Or you can at least get around onerous fees by tethering to it when you’re abroad
The $8,000 hanging shelter of your dreams
A brewery in New Zealand is fueling cars with beer
With crash-filled stages, an American competing for the podium, and an astonishingly dominant performance by Chris Froome of Team Sky on Tuesday, it’s been an exciting start to the 2015 Tour de France. These images do the action justice.
Putting the new bikepacking rig through its paces on the Tour Divide
Mood light, spotlight, emergency light—all in one adventure-ready box
The Wikipedia (and Google Street View) of the outdoors will change your life
A lid that incorporates turn signals and brake lights into its shell
It’s taken a decade, but an American is finally riding out of Lance Armstrong’s shadow and putting the U.S. back in contention at the world’s biggest bike race
Getting into paddling is a good call. Blowing your money on unnecessary gear is not. Here’s exactly what you need.
Surfski (noun): The fastest, tippiest kayak. If you’re just getting into the sport, this is the boat for you.
The six swim trunks you should be wearing this summer
Crowdsourced innovations promise to replace the old bike lock for good
How Whistler Blackcomb plans to save its disappearing glacier—along with a huge slice of business—with snowmaking technology
Makers of this crowdsourced device say it can save you from drowning
Now you can truly see how you stack up versus the pros
Blame the race organizers and the intense competition
Light, smooth, and durable.
The perks of a DSLR camera, all in the palm of your hand
Out of the 1,600 sold, about .7 percent are affected by a firmware issue that can prevent them from deploying
Meet Josh Kato, who last week set a blisteringly fast course record on the 2,745-mile, self-supported Tour Divide
Stronger and lighter than whatever you're riding now
A conversation with the new women’s record holder on the world’s hardest mountain bike course
Ingenious solutions to make the season's simplest sport even better
GoPro just released the Hero4 Session and we were able to put the camera to the test in Vail last month. Here's everything you need to know about the new, tiny action cam. …
Hits the sweet spot between waterproof and protective—just don’t bring it on long expeditions
One blade and one very sturdy carrying case are all you need for the perfect shave
Climbers love them, and we ran a half marathon in them to prove that you should, too
At 2.6 ounces and just over an inch cubed, the Session will go places no other GoPro has gone before
Athlete and photographer Andrew Muse, 26, spent his lifesavings remodeling a 1976 Dynacruiser camper and outfitting it on a 2008 Nissan.
Six innovative tools to keep your favorite hiking buddy safe on the trail
The company's new Edge 520 computer lets you live-chase KOMs, while the Varia bike and radar system lets you know when cars are close—and alerts them to your presence
When his 1977 Dodge camper van died in Dawson City, Yukon, a few hours shy of the Arctic Circle, Cud Eastbound, 28, knew he needed to insulate the vehicle, fast.
From head to saddle to feet, here’s what the pros will be using in July
Step into summer with the season’s best shoes
Specialized's new Venge ViAS will actually make you faster. A lot faster. You gotta love aerodynamics.
Could this be the last rain jacket you’ll ever buy?
A space-saving design with that real water-bottle feel
Retro looks with a powerful modern engine
Because camping's more fun when it's multi-story and suspended in mid-air
With skate-influenced design, the company's apparel is being worn to the river and beyond
Treksta releases an award-winning new boot with a hands-free lacing system
Want to buy the world’s coolest shoes? Skip the mall and reach for the phone instead.
The Microdrone 3.0 will live-stream HD video and have a top speed of 50 mph
Freshly-ground drip coffee in one backpacking-friendly mug
If you’ve committed to your first half, you’ll need the right gear. We’ve got you covered.
Beautiful, right? Too bad you won't ever be able to buy it.
First there was an algae-based surfboard. Now we have El Portobello—a sustainable board you can grow yourself.
Austin, Denver, and London are investigating devices that can detect cyclists to address the growing number of riders on the road
The future is here, and it doesn't involve smartphones
One engineer’s quest to build the world’s safest taillight for cyclists
Although the smart sensor part doesn't actually require the swimsuit
Packing a lighter camp kitchen never looked so cool
We caught up with Aaron Gwin, the two-time downhill world champ, after his chainless victory in Austria
Oahu’s Juan Oliphant and Ocean Ramsey dive with sharks almost every day. Yes, it’s their job. And, yes, they have all their limbs. Dedicated researchers, Ramsey and Oliphant operate One Ocean Diving on the island’s North Shore. Through their business, they offer visitors a chance to swim—cage free—with large pelagic animals. This occupation requires a special skill set and a few indispensable pieces of gear.
Outside Gear Guy Joe Jackson pushes so-called performance jeans to the limit and finds out just how much abuse they can take. …
A Czech bike manufacturer woefully ignores cycling's fastest-growing consumer base: women who rip