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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
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
Treksta releases an award-winning new boot with a hands-free lacing system
Beautiful, right? Too bad you won't ever be able to buy it.
Austin, Denver, and London are investigating devices that can detect cyclists to address the growing number of riders on the road
First there was an algae-based surfboard. Now we have El Portobello—a sustainable board you can grow yourself.
If you’ve committed to your first half, you’ll need the right gear. We’ve got you covered.
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
We caught up with Aaron Gwin, the two-time downhill world champ, after his chainless victory in Austria
A Czech bike manufacturer woefully ignores cycling's fastest-growing consumer base: women who rip
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.
Packing a lighter camp kitchen never looked so cool
Outside Gear Guy Joe Jackson pushes so-called performance jeans to the limit and finds out just how much abuse they can take. …
With its new 29+ Stache, Trek has built a plus-size bike that’s so nimble and comfy we won't ever go back to skinny tires again
Bright white, old school, and way too nice to actually wear on the court
A travel-friendly board that’s (gasp!) not an inflatable
The fitness-tracker maker has become an unlikely Wall Street darling in the post-Apple-Watch world
Intel backs heads-up displays with its purchase of Recon Instruments. The likely winner of the deal? Oakley and other optics brands looking to pursue HUD technology.
The best gifts don’t have to cost a fortune
Pro adventurer dads share their suggestions. (Hint: Rooftop tents, not ties.)
Have fun with this drone—and maybe develop the next great UAV innovation while you're at it.
A handy multitool to slip on your keychain
Chris Burkard, Corey Rich, and Jimmy Chin share their trade secrets on capturing great photos, plus the gear they won’t leave home without
A motorcycle for people who don't ride motorcycles
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Paddleboarding keeps getting bigger—and the SUPs keep getting better. Here are three of the most versatile new models. Plus, smart tools for discerning paddlers.
There’s a whole world out there beyond U.S. borders. If you plan to explore it, you’ll want these things with you.
Salsa says its new Cutthroat is the ultimate machine for the world’s longest mountain bike race. And they’re putting it under course record-holder Jay Petervary at this year’s Tour Divide to prove it.
If you plan to run this summer, you better have a hat. Here are our five favorites.
Outside’s Gear Guy, Joe Jackson, walks you through the basics of buying your first stand-up paddleboard.
After almost 30 years in Colorado, the museum gets a permanent venue in Marin Country, the birthplace of the sport
The wilderness cabin just got an eco-makeover
6 packable products for the tiniest of city apartments
The 7 commandments of shopping for a car-camping shelter
Plan to mountain bike or run with your fancy wearable? You need this new case.
Is this the biggest, prettiest, most ridiculously fun fat bike ever built?
Kuai is wireless, and doesn’t need your phone to track your workout
Sure, you can buy a new carbon bike or lose 10 pounds of belly fat, but the easiest way to gain watts on a bike? Care for the most underrated, overlooked, essential piece of gear on it.
Few vehicles embody the idea that we can be both adventurous, heading into unknown territory, and feel completely at home, wherever we go, more than the Vixen 21. Only 587 of the motorhomes were ever built, and we're given you an inside look into one of them.
GuideHire offers a platform for adventure seekers to book guides quickly and easily
Picking up a new sport? Repurposing these five items will save you some dough.
A bag that epitomizes the high quality of small-batch products made in the U.S.
The Spaniard is inarguably the most successful stage racer of his generation, but can he win both races in one season?
Boost your SUP power with a motorized assist.
Just because backyard barbecue season is here doesn’t mean it’s time to break out the Solo cups. It’s time to upgrade.
An Austin, Texas-based company aims to demystify sports-drink hype with its new Kickstarter product.
We used to write. Let's bring that back.
A man filmed the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake with six GoPros. The result: A stunning and terrifying virtual-reality depiction of the devastation that could change how we document natural disasters forever.
With Memorial Day unofficially ushering in summer, it’s time to break out the grill and car-camping gear and hit the road
If you do it right, you'll still have cocktail ice on day 15.
SafeSide marries common sense and cutting-edge technology, giving adventurers and their families a little peace of mind.
You don’t have to cross an ocean for travel to become a major hassle. Like an overseas journey, flying domestic is easier if you have the right stuff.
Specialized goes all-in on 27.5+ with the Stumpjumper FSR and Fuse. Both bikes are excellent, and leave me convinced that 6Fatties—and plus-size bikes in general—are here to stay.
The city is a club-kid magnet. But abundant sunshine and a growing active community have attracted a new crop of hyperfit young professionals who aren’t here to party but to play.
Freedom on the open roads: What more can you ask for? Here are 10 pieces of gear to prep your adventure-ready rig for whatever you decide to throw at it.
An inside look at Bradley Wiggins' training plan before he hits the track June 7
When filmmakers Christopher Smith and Merete Mueller set out to build a tiny house for the 2013 documentary Tiny: A Story About Living Small, they had no idea what they were doing.
Experiencing setbacks in the great outdoors will bring out your inner MacGyver. Make sure he has an idea of what you’ll be up against.
Professional photographer Chad Copeland took a UAV to China for a National Geographic shoot. Here's what he came back with.
Plus seven more products from young companies making high-tech, comfortable, and eco-friendly clothing
The action-cam maker announced a new camera array to capture virtual-reality footage and its long-awaited drone, to be released in 2016. The catch: it's for pros only at the moment.
Our Gear Guy Joe Jackson puts a fleet of camp chairs through the wringer to make picking the right one an easy choice.
These days, a weekend of camping doesn't have to mean a weekend of roughing it. Watch our guide to car-camping basics and you'll be ready for your first camping trip in no time. …
Heddoko claims it can prevent injuries and improve strength training by giving wearers live feedback on their form. The tech's still in beta, but we're impressed by the prototype. CrossFitters, take note.
Oh yeah, it also edits your GoPro footage