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Flex, lasts, and liners matter. But above all, buy the one that feels good.
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. …
How and why the company made the jump to high performance
There's a reason all our favorite toys are now made out West
Fulfill your childhood dream of living in a tree
A work of art produced by a 300-year-old Swedish company
Gravel grinders and disc brakes continue to take over, but throwbacks are also on the rise
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
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
Power your phone and feel better about yourself with this human-powered machine
Cyclists, take note. You'll want to watch these boutique gearmakers.
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.
POC debuts battery-powered cycling apparel
LCD lenses make multi-lens glasses obsolete
What's the price of extreme versatility and ruggedness? $119,000!?
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
One of the best all-around trail bikes of the year
Take on whatever Mother Nature throws your way
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
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
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
And the apparel options just keep getting better
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.
It turns out maximally cushioned shoes are faster than you think. …
The company's new app makes sharing footage to social easier than ever
An increasing number of well-designed tools help rock climbers train more effectively
How the sneaker maker went from Kardashian flop to an $8 billion behemoth in less than four years
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
A blow-up bike rack that fits on your seatpost and fits on almost any car
Up your fat-tire game with these tips from eight of the sport’s very best
Developed for disaster, repurposed for fun
LuvByrd: the new, best way to find a partner for bombing singletrack and shredding the steeps
Dirt duds are better—and more specialized—than ever
Why use matches when you can use a mini flamethrower?
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
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.
You've had all summer to prefect your grilling skills, so make this event one to remember
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.
Test footage from the new DJI Phantom 3 Professional. …
Layer up with this kit to stay warm, and happy, on your ride into work.
We asked Burner veterans for tips. What they suggested will make your stay more pleasant, but no less weird.
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
Uh, why on earth was the cameraman using the machine in the first place?
Get your hands on one of these rebooted icons
That's an astonishingly high number. What exactly does it mean?
After six months of rigorous testing, we found the best ones on the market
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.
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…
Thoughtful tweaks + a jam-packed design = one very useful cycling companion
We love these workhorse bags because they’re so damn useful
An ultra-portable, super-safe commuter lid
The all-American Vintage Overland is custom-made for you to beat the ever living hell out of it