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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
A classic car that knows what it's doing, sans-gas
Nimbler than your average pick-up, with plenty of room and nice extras
Move over, Volkswagen. There's a new adventure vehicle on the street.
Surprise! BMW is trying to become an eco-friendly brand. (And it's working.)
A powerful truck with the fuel-sipping soul of an eco-friendly car
Paying attention to the details lead the team to amazing victories in 2012 and 2013, but a string of problems brought it all crashing down last year. Can cycling's top team rise again?
Stands out for its luxury features and super-smooth ride, if not for its economy as a hybrid
Electronics are slowly but surely creeping into cycling, including mountain bike suspensions. Last year, we rode Magura’s excellent, but not widely distributed wireless eLect system. And at this year’s Buyer’s Guide bike test, Lapierre sent their Zesty 529 Trail, a 120mm 29er equipped with the E:I electronic suspension the…
If you spend $1,500 on a new kit, you better make sure it lasts more than a season or two
The best-looking gear from the hipster corner of Outdoor Retailer 2015
In honor of his 70th birthday, Eddy Merckx launches a new heritage line, starting with the limited-edition Eddy70.
A cooler that does double duty as an air conditioner.
One of the toughest, most waterproof gloves on the market.
Part of a new breed of adventure road bikes that lets you keep riding long after the pavement ends.
We thought the last iteration of this bike couldn't be improved. We were wrong.
Perfect your roof-rack skills, and keep your gear and ride in perfect condition.
They're more important than you think, and high-quality options are plentiful
Six products to make the most of hero snow
The weirdest teardrop trailer we've ever seen
The Colorado startup wants to change the way companies make waterproof-breathable layers with its new core construction technology.
The coolest, most high-tech solution to goggle fog we've seen
Waterproof skins that don't gain weight on the ascent
Editor Sam Moulton gives a quick tour of Outside's infamous “Gear Cage.” It's locked for a reason. Few and fortunate are those who hold the keys to the kingdom. …
Surround your teens with furniture inspired by the 11-time world champ
Electronic shifting comes to mountain bikes. And it's awesome.
The Moment Lens blew us away last year with its ability to transform phone images into crisp works of art. But we're even more excited about the company's new case.
The best of this year's bike test is also the best case we've seen for disc brakes.
Putting this year’s crop of bikes through the paces in Tucson.
It may not be the world's warmest, but it is damn toasty.
The experts of light and fast branch out with a burly charger.
The brainchild of pro ultrarunner Mike Foote, this sleeveless running jacket offers more protection than a vest and packs down to about the size of a Clif Bar.
Lightweight and bomber, these are the shoe-boots you want when the singletrack gets muddy.
Eliminate goggle fog with such a simple fix? Genius.
Tag along as a member of the GoPro production staff follows Sage Kotsenburg through one of his slopestyle practice runs. GoPro had a lot of tricks up their sleeve to cover this year's X Games and they are changing the way we watch these live events. …
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In an Outside Online exclusive, the company reveals new technology that could be a "reset button" for gear-makers everywhere
New animal-welfare standards for down insulation aim to clean up a grisly business.
A follow-along drone that's as loyal as a golden retriever and definitely better at filming your downhill runs.
Pair this smartwatch with any fitness app–even ones that don't exist yet–for access to real-time data. No phone needed.
Running to work is hard, especially when you have to contend with cold weather, poor visibility, and icy roads. On those days, your gear matters.
Traveling for race day? A well-stocked dopp kit is your secret weapon.
Your wearables, cameras, and even your bike are about to get a whole lot smarter.
Banish post-slope stink with these four killer products.
The iconic brand is releasing a new Scrambler—and it's better than ever.
Yoga just entered the digital age.
After Lonely Planet's new owner hired a 25-year-old neophyte to helm the famed but flailing guidebooks brand, it was anyone’s guess as to which direction it would go. But new clues to the company's future may be found in this startling acquisition.
A New Jerseyan builds your dream home, only smaller
Outside's Gear Guy, Joe Jackson, puts the latest sleeping bag technology to the test and tries to answer an age-old question: what is the best fill for a sleeping bag? …