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Dozens of exciting battery prototypes are out there, but for now they’re just vaporware. Thankfully, some of the biggest names in tech—including Google and Apple—are finally getting on the case.
These cameras have survived 10,000-foot drops out of planes and spent months underwater unscathed. How do they do it?
An outdoor shed that costs less than $150 and a bombproof bike locker? We’ll take two!
With all the hype over 27.5+, we wondered whether 29+ was on the way out. In launching its new Stache, Trek says the size is here to stay.
A different kind of close shave, inspired by one of the world's most famous alpinists and photographers.
Bruce Gordon is part of a small group of early frame builders in the US, and has integrated his passion for artistic expression in his classic frames. Despite making some of the best gravel grinders, touring bikes and custom steel rigs out there, Bruce has been living…
It wasn't because the part was defective. And the issue may affect other bike manufacturers.
We'd love to see a return of the classic, retro VW camper—with an electric engine nonetheless! The only problem: this is a concept that will likely never make production.
One running-style-sex lubricant to rule them all
Yep, you read that right: a fat bike with full suspension. The oversize tires and extra cush make Salsa’s Bucksaw climbs like a cable car. The bike’s proof that fat tires aren’t just for snow.
REI gets into the premium mountain market this spring with this playful, German-engineered 27.5-inch trail bike
We spoke with six park rangers to find out what products they won’t leave home without.
Even though we may not want another standard, there’s no denying that mid-fat is good—and it’s here to stay
Patagonia is upping its own environmental ante with a $1 million investment in Beyond Surface Technologies, a Swiss company that’s pushing petrochemicals out of the gear closet
Strava and Competitive Cyclist teamed up to give riders a $1 credit for every hour on the bike, but the program was literally too popular for its own good.
A taste for high-end fly-fishing gear is like a taste for fine wine: an appreciation for the subtleties is extremely personal and can get pricey fast.
A successful Indiegogo campaign looks good, but does Quell actually work?
Six of our favorite items to keep you comfortable and visible on the road
Giro’s new racing format, to debut October 10 in California, aims to be the most fun you can have on 700c wheels.
After hearing feedback from hundreds of riders in the U.S., Harley is about ready to launch its powerful LiveWire bike.
If you want a true survival tool, look elsewhere. These are the best knives for everyday use, whether you’re backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail or car camping with the family.
The leader in navigation is taking a second shot at action cams
Hiking boots get a long-overdue dose of style.
The UCI takes the brakes off of discs in the professional road ranks. Why that's a great thing for consumers.
Choosing your first bike can seem like a daunting task. Thankfully, we've done all the hard work for you. Watch our guide to buying your first bike and you'll be a cyclist in no time. …
Picking the knife you carry with you everyday is no easy task. Thankfully, Outside's Gear Guy, Joe Jackson, is here to help. …
But they should be. The modest-looking fitness tracker is one of the best on the market right now.
After a closure of the city’s biggest trail network, cyclists wonder if Portland has it out for the sport's off-roaders.
Five years ago, former pro cyclist Floyd Landis filed a whistleblower suit against Lance Armstrong. Here's what you need to know about the complicated case.
Sweet claims its new Grimnir is the first lid on the market certified to protect you in crash while wearing a camera mount.
These 15 progressive companies are making sustainable clothing that looks as great as it wears.
Sprinter 4×4 Here at Outside, we’re romantics when it comes to Syncros and Vanagons—possibly to the point of being delusional. Because to shell out $79,000 (one of many similar listings on Craigslist) for a 24-year-old Volkswagen with more than a quarter-million miles on it is, well, insanity.
We've come a long way from the days of instant coffee and card games by flashlight.
New sweat-sensing technology is about to blow the doors off old-school heart rate monitors
The new loaded quadcopter aims squarely at GoPro with a camera that can shoot 4K video
Few things can ruin a would-be stellar trip like realizing you forgot something really important. With this guide to packing, you won't have to learn the hard way.
The perfect gift for the love child of Ranger Rick and Bob the Builder is a set of National Park–themed Legos
You don’t have to be a timber-hardened lumberjack to appreciate the satisfying heft of a well-balanced ax.
A visit to the New Balance Sports Research Lab reveals how the company turns science into shoes. …
An endurance racer worthy of the master who created it.
Bike hacks beware—if you steal a Stromer ST2, you won’t get away with it.
Perpetually foggy goggles are one of the few things that can ruin a precious powder day. Thankfully, two companies agree and are working to produce the world’s first anti-fog technology.
Owners instructed to return their beacons to company’s headquarters for repair
Volvo is painting riders and their gear to keep them safer at night.
Start with Olympic athletes, analyze the foot strikes of dozens of volunteers, and then feed all the data into an architectural software program named after a bug.
From the cool to the downright bizarre, the best 2015 April Fools' Day products.
Outside's Gear Guy, Joe Jackson, doesn't mess around when it comes to testing gear. Here, he puts the latest fog-proof goggles to the ultimate test. …
Don’t just throw money at the problem. Master layering—yes, even for summer!—and the outdoors will never be the same.
Before shelling out $1,000 on a bike, first-time buyers should consider a few things
The most innovative multitool we've seen in years.
A cell phone smart enough to never grow obsolete
A new effort to add removable solar power panels to hard goods may finally make the tech indispensable for the outdoor set.
In college, singer-songwriter David Berkeley filed field dispatches for Let's Go: Alaska.
From the shiny new Apple Watch to the sleek—and affordable—Withings Activité Pop, these are the most stylish wearables of 2015.
Now we can all (basically) have the car of our dreams
Part trade show, part art exhibition, the North American Handmade Bicycle Show spotlights the functional beauty of bikes, as well as the craftsmen who create them. Bearded masses from around the world packed into booths to marvel at subtle TIG welds, discuss the intricacies of brazing techniques, and debate the supremacy of steel, titanium, or bamboo. Fat bikes and gravel racers continued to gain popularity, and while most builders brought some variation on those themes, each had their own unique spin.
A handful of Cocoa Beach, Florida, residents want to build the world's first man-made surf arena. If they succeed, they'll bring world-class swell to the East Coast.
Recent stock market activity may be a warning of future problems for the action-cam giant.
New gear for more informed—and more fun—training
Of all the UCI's new anti-doping measures, around-the-clock testing is possibly the most controversial. But the Tour de France champion has spoken out in favor of the practice, even as his peers grumble that it's too invasive.
These products aren't messing around.
Hey, outdoor-equipment companies: Please stop ignoring women who rip
Fat bikes are all the rage these days, but they've been around for a lot longer than most people realize. Our friends at Gear Junkie recently visited the Quality Bicycle Parts headquarters in Bloomington, MN, to dig into the history of these big-tired machines. Video by…
Think of these as your most dependable travel buddies, coming to the rescue at a moment's notice.
How to build a high-quality quiver on a budget