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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
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.
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.
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
These products aren't messing around.
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.
Think of these as your most dependable travel buddies, coming to the rescue at a moment's notice.
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…
Hey, outdoor-equipment companies: Please stop ignoring women who rip
Turn your smartphone into a sophisticated music player
How to build a high-quality quiver on a budget
Spring's best off-road shoes strike a balance between speed and comfort
The TSA might give you trouble about those compressed-gas canisters. Here's how to avoid it.
Forget wearables. The secret buzzword this year is “invisibles."
Cycling is finally grappling with its dark past. But until today’s pros speak out about practices within the peloton, nobody will know how far the sport has really come.
A flashlight, a fitness tracker, a GPS...the list goes on.
Cycling’s governing body knows there’s a long way to go before the peloton races clean. But in releasing a self-critical report, it has finally confronted the elephant in the room: its own complicity.
The power of the crowd will have more to do with the success of the device than the features it will have when it debuts.
Stuff these in your pack and head out of the country with peace of mind
In the world of backpacking, there’s a band of craftsmen who have been making boots by hand since the Nixon administration.
Your activity tracker knows a ridiculous amount about you—from the wear on your running shoes to what coffee shop you'll stop at on your next ride. And that data's getting shared for financial gain.
Chinese company Xiaomi just launched a camera that—on paper—rivals the entry-level GoPro.
A Texas startup wants to convert shipping containers into portable rooms that would put an end to limited lodging at sporting events.
At least not yet. Three very good reasons smart clothing is still in beta.
Break new ground in your snowsports repertoire without breaking the bank
Learning the virtues of a solid, well-designed utility bike
On the chairlift, in a kayak, at the crag, we’ve all dropped our phones. This handy tether prevents the device from hitting the deck.
Control your sustainable energy on the go with a smartphone app
Though many companies are rushing to the 27.5 standard, BMC’s new trail 29er proves that big wheels are still the best choice for many riders.
Because a world without internal-frame backpacks, bike derailleurs, and wetsuits would be a darker place
By doing so, the sport's international governing body is sending a clear message to the pro teams: You can't expect to get away with doping anymore.
Gociety, a Denver-based startup, wants to harness one of the fastest growing movements in fitness—group workouts.
While he was clearly not in peak form during the 2011 Tour de France, it was here where he cemented his reputation as an incessant attacker. Here he drives up the Alpe d’Huez, and although he was eventually caught and passed by Frenchman Pierre Rolland, Contador garnered kudos from the…
Turns out your favorite dirtbag climbers aren't the only gross thing hanging out at the local wall.
XensAir collects all of your data—airtime, speed, vert, distance and force—to help you become a better athlete.
What one town's quest to replace pavement with dirt trails means for the rest of the country.
All you need is a good shovel and some advice from a terrain-park expert.
The springs inside this sole could make you a faster runner
Sanborn Canoe's paddles are so pretty, we almost don't want to get them wet.
You need only the essentials, but make sure you know what to look for
The sports brand is making savvy moves into the wearables market, surpassing misguided apparel giants with software plays. Is an overthrow imminent?
Heavily cushioned running shoes, the 'New York Times' reports, are on the rise. But a closer look at the trend reveals a different story.
Learning to ski can be overwhelming. Here we help you narrow down what gear you need to take your skills to the next level.
You may be able to fool the Body Mass Index, but you can't hide from the electrical impulse.
The finest XC and endurance race bike money can buy just keeps getting better. But $12,000? Really?
Three new, surprising offerings from a heritage knife maker.
Some picks are unexpected—or downright geeky—but we'd run with any of them.
Can a top-shelf belt-driven mountain bike help galvanize the single-speed movement?
How Hoka One One invented a revolutionary type of shoe, turned an entire industry on its head, and ushered in a new era of running
What kind of base layer should I buy: synthetic, wool, or a blend?
A new generation of portable cameras let you shoot like a pro, and two superior quadcopters give you better aerial video
Barely-there shells for all kinds of conditions
Geoff McFetridge is an artist with a passion for pushing the envelope and learning something new. In this case, he decided to build the ultimate human-powered surf exploration vehicle, called the “Sea Rambler.” This short film from Farm League tells the story behind the bicycle. …
Electronic mountain bike suspensions may sound convoluted and unnecessary, but the French manufacturer proves that the tech is here to stay.
Pro athletes on the gear they want to unwrap this Saturday
The media is in a tizzy about new findings that suggest your smartphone is a better fitness tracker than that wearable device on your wrist. They're wrong.
A portable sound system built for the demands of the outdoors