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You'll need a scenic location, some motivation, and a lot of imagination. Oh yeah, there's also the money.
The best shoe for speed work, and efficient runners with minimalist leanings.
Six new pieces of gear you’ll see on the pros at this year’s Tour de France
A jacket that can handle the trail but looks tailored enough for a dinner in Aspen—and is 100 percent American? We'll take three.
Charge up in the backcountry using only water and heat.
Five companies launched new models for their Tour de France teams. Even if you can't ride the new bikes yet, you can drool over 'em.
It's summer's most casual shoe, but there are flip-flops and then there are flip-flops. Keep your feet happy with our favorites.
Creating a food journal to help you lose weight just got a helluva lot easier.
A device that could change the way we communicate in the backcountry.
Top shoe brands are racing to enter the super-cushioned fray. We review 2014’s corpulent shoe crop.
Tech to ensure you thrive on the sand and in the water this summer.
11 questions you’re too embarrassed to ask about cycling’s most famous race.
On the other side of a distinguished career and a very public doping fiasco, America’s best cyclist not named Lance Armstrong can’t stop riding. But where is his generation of tainted racers heading?
For the sake of your spine and your sanity, heed these rules
Summer's best timepieces play hard, no matter what you throw at them.
In praise of summer’s original combo deal: clear tunes and swimming holes.
First Chris Froome, now Alberto Contador. With the two favorites out of the Tour de France due to crashes, the race looks like it will go to the last man standing.
That's right. Some Specialized engineers have proven that shaved legs are faster than furry ones. So next time your girlfriend hassles you about your shiny calves, tell her science is on your side.
Suddenly your indoor trainer rides got a helluva lot more interesting.
Gear that plays well when wet, whether it’s at the beach, in the river, or around town
The right first-aid kit can save your life in the backcountry, so it’s worth investing the time and the money to get it right. To find out what belongs in a novice backpacker’s kit, I turned to NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute, which has trained more than 110,000 students…
And the solar technology that could lead to a new era of self-powered gear—and the end of our energy dependency.
The roomiest, sturdiest, and most stylish hanging nests of the year
To win this year’s Tour Divide, Jefe Branham rode 170 miles a day, slept an average of four hours a night, and endured both unrelenting snow and 100-degree heat for 16 days straight. What you can learn from his time in the pain cave.
You’re likely to face some hot races, or at least some hot training days, this summer. So I asked five elite ultramarathoners what gear they recommend to keep cool during the hottest months of the year. Below, I’ve listed five gear hacks, tips, and products these men use to battle…
Defending champ Chris Froome crashes out of the Tour de France, while many top GC favorites flounder.
Rediscover the open road with one of these four innovative campers.
Before you start packing for your first multiday raft trip, remember this old adage: A raft is never full. That essentially means you can bring everything—plus the kitchen sink. After all, you don’t have to worry about weight when you have a raft to store your gear and a river…
With last month’s win at the Dauphiné, the young Garmin-Sharp racer showed that he's ready for the Tour de France. Will we see an American on the podium this year?
A dispatch from the world’s toughest mountain bike race.
Adventure road bikes are in, ‘cross bikes are still trending, disc brakes are coming to road bikes, and 26-inch-wheels are dying.
The world's first smart soccer ball will fan your World Cup fever—and make you want to get back out on the pitch.
Designers are using inflatable technology to make products—from the ultimate commuter helmet to airy insulation—lighter, safer, and more portable.
I’d always scoffed at “high-tech” swim trunks, assuming cheap shorts that hung halfway down your butt were surfing’s accepted norm. But that opinion changed the first time I pulled on a pair of O’Neill Superfreaks in college. I couldn’t believe how comfortable the $60 trunks were as…
The flood of high-end parts for fat bikes not only makes big wheels more fun, it also signals that this is a movement that’s here to stay.
This is what happens when a group of Finnish architects jumps on the tiny-home bandwagon.
After its hugely successful IPO Thursday, there's no doubt that GoPro is on fire right now. But the company faces some big challenges—including whether it can make money as a media company—that it needs to figure out in a hurry.
The Slimline II isn’t your average roof rack. Rather, it’s a multifunction platform with more accessories than you’ll know what to do with.
Take the biggest all-terrain road race in the country, ride the category-defining bike, throw in some kindly Midwestern spirit, and you’ve got a compelling case for gravel racing.
Dominate the water and the road with the help of this gear arsenal.
Yes, it's possible to abandon the stakes, poles, and fly. Tuck into these alternatives next time you need some shut-eye outdoors.
Planning to ride your bike across the country? Leave the traditional tent at home.
Like the sport’s competitors, good OCR shoes must be tough, versatile, and able to withstand everything sadistic race organizers throw at them. They also better feel good on your feet. That mix isn’t always easy to find in a sneaker, so I called on Outside‘s obstacle-course racing expert Erin Beresini…
The sun's shining, the days are long, the crowds are hungry—is there any reason every meal shouldn't be prepared and enjoyed outdoors?
A made-in-America longboard to keep you rolling proud
You're overworked, overstressed, and overconnected. But don't worry. We're here to help.
No, they’re not cheap, but these new mountain wheels might be the single biggest improvement you can make to your bike.
Here at Outside, we often write about the newest—and priciest—outdoor gear. But when it comes to car camping, you don’t have to shell out the big bucks to build a solid kit. After all, there’s no need to buy the lightest, fastest, expedition-ready products if you have a multi-ton vehicle…
Much as we hate to say it, the downhill champ’s run on a bare rim is testament to just how good gear is getting.
Wouldn’t it be nice to bring the serenity of nature into your home? Well, you can—if you’re ready to tear down some walls.
Keep your four-legged adventure companion cool in the heat this summer.
We have a secret. That cabin you’ve always dreamed of? It’s within reach—if you know where to look.
The Merino Hooded Top embodies the essence of all Rapha apparel: simplicity in design with small highlights to add flair.
From superfat to ultrathin, these are the best new sun-season road runners.
Brew your own craft beer with the click of a mouse.
Virtual reality is just for gamers. But augmented reality—a new wearable technology—could revolutionize how we train for sports, making athletes faster, better, and more precise.
"It's like learning to ride a bike" just got a whole new meaning
Pack up the AT Overland Chaser, and be ready to set off into the backcountry at a moment's notice.
Guess what? The grid is expanding and we predict in the next five years, you won't be able to unplug—even in the backcountry.
While you can find headlamps that cost less than $20, you’re likely better served by jumping up to the $40 range. The extra investment will get you a sturdier light that will last longer and work better than its cheap counterparts—and it won’t fail suddenly in the field. So without…
Lighter, plusher, more refined—these six off-road ragers dazzled at our 2014 bike test.
Cyclists should heed a new survey that ranks cities based on their incidences of road rage.
Behold the biggest—and possibly the best—long-travel 29er we’ve ever tried.