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The building blocks you need for an inexpensive, versatile fitness center.
Be ready to simplify before jumping on the tiny-house bandwagon.
With some seriously impressive tech specs (including a built-in 4k camera, a dedicated camera controller, and a live-action video feed), the new Inspire is the coolest drone we've seen yet.
The abrupt move stunned the outdoor industry and infuriated climbers, but it wasn't necessarily a bad choice.
5 must-have tools to rebound from marathon season
Gone are the days of "shrink it and pink it." This equipment—much of it designed by women, for women—rocks.
High-quality, affordable 3D-printed products are already on the market
Don’t tell us there’s no such thing as a good, long-travel 29er. We’ve found (at least) two.
It’s all part of the iconic outdoor brand’s largest advertising campaign ever.
The pro traveler needs cutting-edge survival gear as he explorers the farthest reaches of the planet. And his favorite place to play might surprise you. (Hint: It’s in the Midwest.)
Ural's Patrol, a Siberian-built beauty intended for year-round use, is our new favorite ultimate adventure vehicle.
We put five stainless-steel water bottles through the ultimate test, including punting them off a 50-foot cliff and shooting at them with a rifle. Here's how they stacked up.
Elite mud running champion Max King gives the lowdown on race-day attire.
Rhino Cubed's self-sufficient units get you off the grid.
Lightweight, durable, and comfy, this gear finds its way into Chris Solomon's pack every time he heads out the front door.
This convertible full-face lid works just as well on cross-country trails as it does in an enduro race.
New mountain bike goodies for the easygoing, cool-weather rides of autumn.
Two new initiatives from The North Face and Patagonia aim to only use feathers from birds that have never been live-plucked or force fed.
Winter means indoor training. Prepare yourself with these gym-bag essentials.
What do you do with 80,000 decommissioned airline seat covers? Build bags, of course.
It took years and years for this boutique brand to release a 29er. But it was worth the wait.
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 hunting, fishing, hiking, and work clothes built for getting dirty.
The move to laces on high-end cycling shoes may come across as crass marketing. But the fact is, they work.
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.
A nine-month test. Two hot new disc brake-equipped road bikes. And one revelation: disc brakes are here to stay.
Unleash 493 horses on the water with this versatile transformer.
Intelligent designs that are up for anything—and so fun to ride that you’ll want to take them everywhere.
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.
These two carbon 27.5ers may look similar on paper, but they ride like very different machines.
Cold is brutal on skin. Keep your armor smooth with these simple remedies.
The world's top skiers and snowboarders share their favorite mountain accessories.
The Veloloop tricks traffic lights into thinking your bike is a car.
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…
Buy equipment you don't have to feel guilty about using.
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. …
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. …
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.
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. …