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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
A travel-friendly board that’s (gasp!) not an inflatable
Bright white, old school, and way too nice to actually wear on the court
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.
Pro adventurer dads share their suggestions. (Hint: Rooftop tents, not ties.)
The best gifts don’t have to cost a fortune
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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There’s a whole world out there beyond U.S. borders. If you plan to explore it, you’ll want these things with you.
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.
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
Is this the biggest, prettiest, most ridiculously fun fat bike ever built?
Plan to mountain bike or run with your fancy wearable? You need this new case.
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.
Kuai is wireless, and doesn’t need your phone to track your workout
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
An Austin, Texas-based company aims to demystify sports-drink hype with its new Kickstarter product.
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.
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.
We used to write. Let's bring that back.
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.
Just because backyard barbecue season is here doesn’t mean it’s time to break out the Solo cups. It’s time to upgrade.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SafeSide marries common sense and cutting-edge technology, giving adventurers and their families a little peace of mind.
An inside look at Bradley Wiggins' training plan before he hits the track June 7
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.
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.
Plus seven more products from young companies making high-tech, comfortable, and eco-friendly clothing
Professional photographer Chad Copeland took a UAV to China for a National Geographic shoot. Here's what he came back with.
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.
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. …
Chad Copeland, a professional photographer whose work has appeared on National Geographic Creative and in adventure campaigns around the world, had doubts about the quality of smartphone photography.
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
Buy them if for no other reason than they’re pretty
It's nothing like a cycling power meter and it aims to change not only runners' physiology but their form. Which, in the end, matters much more.
Thanks to new camera and photo editing technology, it’s never been easier to create professional-quality photographs
This short edit from Kitsbow Mountain Bike Wear features rider Marshall Eames shredding his local trails, and showing the rest of us what mountain biking is supposed to look like.
It maps waves, predicts conditions, turns surfers into citizen scientists, and could be the data-collecting tool climate scientists need to study our rapidly acidifying oceans.
We review four new all-mountain lids and the trend toward MTB helmets with more coverage.
Drivers for Porsche thrive in racing’s toughest competitions thanks to mountain biking, stand-up paddleboarding, and a high-tech training protocol developed by Porsche’s new Human Performance Center powered by Exos
In docking Giro d’Italia contender Richie Porte two minutes, the UCI proves—once again—that it has no idea what’s good for the sport.
Whether you’re pimping out a camper or downsizing into a tiny home (maybe even with wheels!), efficient design matters. The main considerations when decorating a small space are simple: look for multi-purpose furniture; buy the best quality gear you can afford (it’ll last much longer); and banish clutter. Once you’ve nailed those basics, follow these seven tips to live large in your small home.
The Stumpjumper, one of the most versatile trail bikes on the market, gets even more capable for 2016 with new geometries, built-in SWAT storage, and a 27.5+ option.
Each January, Outside's bike editor, Aaron Gulley, heads to Tuscon, AZ for the annual Outside Bike Test. This year Gulley and crew tested 74 bikes in 7 days, and rode a combined total of 3,943 miles.
We can't all afford vanlife. But we can rent it.
After a day in the woods, you deserve a place to sit comfortably.
The car company wants us to lather up in glow-in-the-dark paint before we ride. Frankly, maybe we should.
A throwable, auto-pilot drone to capture the ultimate POV shots.
With so many choices available, choosing your first kayak can be overwhelming. Thankfully, Outside’s Gear Guy, Joe Jackson, did all the work for you.
Smell like the great outdoors, no matter where you are.