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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
A new documentary chronicles one couple's summer project: building a 124-square-foot home and downsizing their lives to fit.
Nathan’s Zeal race vest packs a lot of hydration into one small, efficient must-have.
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.
A 22-room mobile home designed to tackle the planet’s toughest roads.
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 top-tier down sleeping bag that handles rain for only $230?!? We’ll take it!
This small gadget transforms what it means to communicate off-the-grid
A breakthrough combination of extreme rocker and attention to detail
We've got the Vanagon packed, but where and how should we unload it for a picture-perfect base camp?
Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, just signed with the relatively unknown swimwear brand Aqua Sphere. And it's about to send him even higher into the swimming world's stratosphere.
The Eddie Bauer First Ascent Sorcerer goes from hauler to super-long hauler and can also be stripped down to a day-mission sack. Call it magic.
The Colorado brand says its newfangled suspension is even better than its previous excellent iteration.
This basic backcountry survival skill is difficult to master—but could save your life if you get it right.
Staying dry doesn’t have to mean looking like you’re on a mountaineering expedition. Case in point, the waxed-canvas Fjallraven Abisko.
The best part of waking up? The savory smell of bacon coming from your, uh, iPhone.
Cycling isn't always spectator-friendly. But the UCI's decision to allow on-the-bike cameras at the Tour de France might just change how you view the sport.
There’s good reason for the shocking $700 price tag: comfortable in temps from 55 degrees down to 5 degrees and able to fend off moisture, it’s the only bag you’ll need year-round.
Welcome to Alex Honnold's van. The American rock climber may be best known for his free solo ascents of killer walls, but we think his badass mobile home also deserves some attention.
Grab your bell-bottoms and get ready for a party in the backcountry.
Whether you're an elite rock climber or just plain hard on your hands, these are the tips you need to keep your skin strong and healthy.
La Course by Le Tour de France is being hailed as the great equalizer for women’s cycling. But is it?
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.
Charge up in the backcountry using only water and heat.
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.
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.
Tech to ensure you thrive on the sand and in the water this summer.
Top shoe brands are racing to enter the super-cushioned fray. We review 2014’s corpulent shoe crop.
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.
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
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.
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…
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 roomiest, sturdiest, and most stylish hanging nests of the year
And the solar technology that could lead to a new era of self-powered gear—and the end of our energy dependency.
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…