Gear
ArchiveOutside’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. …
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. …
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.
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…
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. …
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…
These wearable tech fitness-tracking tees go way beyond the wrist.
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
Just in time for hunting season, Felt debuts an electric fattie decked out in camo.
Would you buy a $400 tie—if it's been to the top of Everest?
A taillight-camera combo warns traffic of your presence—and records them if they end up getting too close.
Unlike so many of its competitors, the ST2 is a purpose-made e-bike with next-gen features.
The Japanese component manufacturer brings electronic shifting to mountain bikes.
The 6 rules you must follow before embarking on a life on the road
The hardware was mostly predictable, but the software could transform workout data
The #vanlife guru settles down in a treehouse-skatepark complex.
Ditching gas from the chainsaw equation never felt so good
And hello to the F-Bom, the world's first snow goggles with active anti-fog technology.
The "retired" German may just spark an arms race—and that's great for cycling.
The viral video clip that supposedly proves that Ryder Hesjedal’s bike has a motor is completely ridiculous.
The age of the wired workout has come—and gone. The latest round of wearables break free of the beta gear's wires, batteries, and inaccurate measurements to finally usher in a fitness revolution.
The world's first full-suspension fatbike won't just make you fall in love with mountain biking again. It will make you a better rider.
With a swarm 66,000 people congregating on a patch dirt for the week, the scale of the event was unimaginable. With so much to see in such a vast area, a vehicle of some kind is a necessity. And in true Burning Man fashion, the crazier the better.
European resorts are pushing battery-powered trail machines hard. Can they override traditional mountain biking culture?
It's a long weekend, perfect for that family wilderness getaway you've been dreaming about.
Who says you have to chose between land or water?
For hyper-aware types who scan bushes with an infrared camera for bad guys—and for those who just want to boost energy efficiency.
When it comes to staying safe and enjoying great views, rooftop tents are the way to go.
This cruel new wearable will shock you if you don't exercise.
Though it’s a cross-country racer by the numbers, this lightweight machine rides more like a trail bike.
Jens Voigt, 42, is hanging up his bike after 33 years of racing. One of cycling’s most feared and respected riders, the German spoke with us about the most memorable moments in his career, the importance of attacking, and rice and pasta for breakfast.
A ride through the USA Pro Cycling Challenge with 2012 champ Christian Vande Velde
Nathan’s Zeal race vest packs a lot of hydration into one small, efficient must-have.
A new documentary chronicles one couple's summer project: building a 124-square-foot home and downsizing their lives to fit.
Starting today, drones are banned in all national parks. Where’s next?
The iconic titanium brand returns after 30 years with a fully modern hard-tail 29er that's more than just eye candy.
A lens so sharp, you won't leave home without it.
It's not all shoes and tents from the companies who hawk their goods at the huge outdoor gear show. These innovations are offbeat, but we (mostly) like 'em anyway.
We combed through the coolest products at Outdoor Retailer 2014 to bring you these six items—all of which cost $35 or less.
Niner launches a steel 29+ mountain bike and auctions nine special editions to benefit trail advocacy.
Diamondback jumps into the enduro game with a flashy 27.5 machine
When it comes to staying hydrated, you need the right bottle for any activity.
Trek teams up with Penske Racing to make its already excellent trail bike even better.
People have been trying to build a better bike almost as long as people have been trying to build a better mousetrap. With the Denny, that quest may be over—at least when it comes to urban commuting.
With “Project360,” Mammut is opening up a new view of the Eiger. Project360 takes digital mapping into the third dimension and brings a virtual experience of the mountain’s legendary north face to the public. The images were captured by six cameras in a specially designed backpack to…
In late fall 2013, the Yeti Cycles team traveled to Southwest Colorado's San Juan Mountains to test their prototype suspension platform. Rider Joey Schusler tested the new bike on some of the most rugged terrain in Colorado before reporting back on what worked and…
New research suggests sticking with plain ol’ deodorant. We put four to the test.
Black Diamond has made a name for itself by dreaming up ways to abuse your gear well before you do. This fall the company releases its latest graduates from the class of suffer.
A 22-room mobile home designed to tackle the planet’s toughest roads.