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What do you do with 80,000 decommissioned airline seat covers? Build bags, of course.
Celebrate National Running Safety Month with this high-visibility gear.
Oakley partnered with Garmin to make the new Airwave 1.5 HUD goggle. We have to admit, it's pretty cool.
Glow-in-the-dark apparel for after-hours commuting
Every March we team up with editors at Backcountry Magazine to run North America's largest alpine touring and telemark ski gear test at Utah's Powder Mountain. Once again, our group of fifty-some testers throttled the latest crop of skis, boots, and bindings in and…
An inside look at how our testers rate over 200 skis, boots and bindings at the annual backcountry ski test. …
To get the best reviews, you need the best testers. The group of over 50 people we send to test the latest backcountry gear knows their stuff, and they've been doing it for so long that they are practically family. …
A behind the scenes look at the 2015 ski test. We spent 4 days at Utah's Snowbird Resort making laps on all of the latest skis to review for our Winter Buyer's Guide. …
The move to laces on high-end cycling shoes may come across as crass marketing. But the fact is, they work.
The hunting, fishing, hiking, and work clothes built for getting dirty.
Road biking can be dangerous. But thanks to advances in robotic car technology, we're approaching a day when there will be dramatically fewer fatalities on the road.
Embedded in the company's Studio 2.5 is an extreme slow-motion feature called Flux that will change the way we edit video. Best of all, it's free.
Looking for one shoe that can do it all? The Outback is a great choice.
Unleash 493 horses on the water with this versatile transformer.
A nine-month test. Two hot new disc brake-equipped road bikes. And one revelation: disc brakes are here to stay.
These two carbon 27.5ers may look similar on paper, but they ride like very different machines.
For years, professional climbers Freddie and Janet Wilkinson would come home from some of the world’s tallest mountains to a 12-by-12-foot box they built on a New England hill. Why? Because big lives need few walls.
Intelligent designs that are up for anything—and so fun to ride that you’ll want to take them everywhere.
Cold is brutal on skin. Keep your armor smooth with these simple remedies.
The Veloloop tricks traffic lights into thinking your bike is a car.
The world's top skiers and snowboarders share their favorite mountain accessories.
Buy equipment you don't have to feel guilty about using.
The short answer: Absolutely. For a detailed breakdown of inexpensive, beginner-friendly fly-fishing gear, I contacted my friend Ryan Allred, owner of Jefferson Flywater. Allred’s worked as a guide for 20 years and holds a master’s degree in environmental science with an emphasis on fisheries. Here’s the gear…
Outside Online Gear Editor Axie Navas shows off two of the best designs in the Big Mountain category from the 2015 ski test. …
The latest women's powder skis demonstrate how companies are finally designing for women without sacrificing performance. Watch as Online Gear Editor Axie Navas reviews two of the best in the category. …
Three boldly versatile boards for managing the most variable conditions
Buying new skis this year? Lucky you. We tested the latest designs, and these came out on top—so shop wisely.
Line's inspired ski looks as good as it rides.
The company's used recycled materials for years and has even begun making wetsuits from plants. But its new Truth to Materials collection takes eco-friendly apparel to a whole new level.
Mountain Magazine editor Marc Peruzzi shows off two of the best All Mountain skis from this year's crop. If you only have room for one pair of skis, something from this category is your best bet.
DPS and Atomic have figured out how to make powder skis cut through fresh snow like butter. Watch as Online Gear Editor Axie Navas gives you the rundown on the latest technology. …
While most of us won't be paddling into Mavericks with a GoPro on the nose of our board, there are ways to maximize the camera's life while using it to capture less-extreme footage.
The goofiest gear that's now unobjectionable, even totally useful
This bazooka of a pump finally solves the tubeless quandary.
Introducing the first helmet on the market that measures your heart rate.
It started with a salsa bowl, some cheap Australian sunglasses, and a little help from Kickstarter. Now, Sunski is making waves—and its founders are living the dream.
Zwift's multiplayer video game platform is the most cutting-edge indoor cycling training tool we've seen.
Learn to stow your packs and jackets like a true professional.
Olympic snowboarder Hannah Teter demonstrates the new GoPro Hero 4’s slo-mo capability. …
Bradford Schmidt, GoPro’s creative director of media productions, talks about the release of the GoPro Hero 4 and what it means for the action-cam industry. …
There are thousands of outdoor apps to download, but few that will get you where you need to go. These four rules will help you choose the right one.
Outside’s Grayson Schaffer gives you a first look at the new GoPro Hero 4 Silver Edition and walks you through its features. …
Outside’s Grayson Schaffer walks you through what comes with the GoPro Hero 4 Black Edition and shows you how to make the most of the new camera. …
After years of struggle, the American racing legend returns with a USA-built steel road bike.
We tested GoPro's latest action camera in the waters of New Zealand—and found out that it's as much of a game changer as the rumors have led you to believe
The REEL ROCK Film Tour has been showcasing the exploits of the best climbers and explorers in the world for the last decade. Last year’s travel itinerary alone included Japan, Borneo, Morocco, the Swiss Alps, the Utah Desert, English Sea Cliffs and even Mount Everest. One of…
California’s rule requiring cars to give cyclists a three-foot berth went into effect last week. Too bad it doesn't actually keep riders safe.
Nine tools to get you cleaned up as workouts move indoors.
The Bamboo Bicycle Club is a UK-based project that provides people with the knowledge and tools to make their own bikes, as well as creating a hub for those embarking on their own frame building adventures. A short film from Jonathan Stow. …
Cheryl Strayed started out on the legendary 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail with no backpacking experience, too-small boots, and a massive pack she nicknamed Monster. She learned a thing or two about gear on that 93-day trek (REI’s return policy saved her on one occasion), and she writes about some of…
These wearable tech fitness-tracking tees go way beyond the wrist.
When you have only the weekend to get outside and play, it helps to have an adventure-ready daypack prepacked and ready to go. Think of it as your bug-out bag, but instead of fleeing an impending apocalypse, you’re escaping from the tedium of your workweek. So whether you’re going…
We put it through the ultimate test—including dragging it behind a car
A smart probe that crowdsources snowpack data to tell you where it's safe to ski.
New gear, featuring better mounting, portability, and durability, to capture your most epic days
Choose leather for breathability, strength, and flexibility. You'll never want to stray.
Our favorite jackets for staying warm and dry—even on the chilliest adventures