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A Chilean startup transforms discarded, deadly fishing nets into cruiser boards.
While you don’t need fancy running shorts, a pair that doesn’t work can ruin your run. (Chafing is hard to ignore.) The best shorts should make you feel like you’re running in the buff—without having to worry about picking up a public-indecency charge. We’ve been testing running shorts since October,…
Professional coach Candace Shadley dishes her secrets on how to become a better mountain biker.
There’s more than one way to lace a crossover mountain bike shoe
Aerodynamics and comfort don’t have to be mutually exclusive.
Camping at the start of spring is pure magic: the rivers are opening up, the days are getting longer, and most of the country gets deluged with life-giving rain. Okay, so while the rain might not be your favorite part of camping, if you come at it with the right…
Bikes, boats, and boards have started coming off a printer rather than an assembly line. And that could mean better, less expensive gear for you.
The computer company plans to revolutionize how we work out, and it has the hardware (or at least the patents) to prove it.
The must-have memento from America's most iconic marathon is a boldly colored windbreaker to help you run happy.
Are you ready to watch this week's "Game of Thrones" season premier surrounded by nature?
One hundred percent wool isn’t just for winter’s base layers. So don’t be sheepish about swapping your synthetics for a more natural alternative this summer.
What’s the best avalanche airbag technology on the market?
A personal robotic lawn mower that runs on the grass it cuts
A new breed of adventure-ready cameras make capturing your journeys easier than ever, no matter where you're headed.
I can’t think of a better alpinist to answer this question than Steve House—guide, author, Patagonia ambassador, and founder of the Alpine Mentors Program. House has climbed some of the highest peaks in the world with his remarkably clean, fast, and light style. The…
Don’t let giardiasis turn you into a weak, dehydrated mess
Your winter gear and grooming goods have something in common.
Last year, Patagonia released the Encapsil Down Parka—probably the most technically sophisticated down jacket ever made. In addition to a slew of innovative design features, Patagonia used a process called “plasma deposition” to make the down inside the jacket hydrophobic. Rather than rely soley on chemicals,…
This aluminum longer-travel 29er is just more proof that big-wheeled trail bikes are here to stay.
At last, a shoe that pedals like a cycling cleat but walks like a hiker
Sandwiched between trailers and a steel storage container, Wagner Custom Skis’ headquarters don’t exactly scream state of the art. The author’s new skis But when you step into the showroom, you’ll find the most unique ski collection you’ll likely ever see. A corridor with peeling green paint gives way…
We reviewed three top-of-the-line action cameras to answer that question.
A short clip from Outside’s annual Ski Test comparing real-world test footage from three of today’s leading action cams, the GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition, the JVC Adixxion GC-XA2 and the iON Air Pro 3. Read the full review here. *Note – testing skis and action cameras at the…
If you believe the rumors, Apple plans to launch into the health and fitness world later this year with a software upgrade—and potentially some killer hardware. But it seems like Google might have beat the company to the punch.
Before I answer the question, let me relay an anecdote. I recently met with Bob Gleason, co-founder of BootDoctors. The legendary boot fitter gave me a polite smirk when I pulled off my Dynafits to reveal heavy ski socks underneath. “Do you usually ski in socks that…
Peter Sagan will race this radical, genre-bending frame design in his 2014 Belgian classics campaign. And if it’s good enough for Sagan…
New technology lets people go adventuring with a tablet at their side.
Cyclists took advantage of little snow, high pressure, and hardpack conditions to lay down what may stand for a long time as the fastest Iditarod Trail Invitational ever.
A behind the scenes look at how the guys at Brain Farm Digital Cinema get some of their shots. This clip features one of Brain Farm’s latest toys, the MoVi M10 stabalized camera platform, and pro snowboarder Travis Rice.
The short answer is yes, H2Flow technology works really well. I imagine you might be asking, “What the heck is this system?” Well, here’s how Helly Hansen describes it: “The insulation concept uses air to provide warmth and ventilation and lets you control the airflow that cools…
Jawbone makes its excellent fitness tracker Android-compatible.
Ten travel-friendly products to take you from sun and surf to a night on the town.
Ned Overend won the first Fat Bike National Championship over the weekend. But the very existence of the race is the biggest news of all.
The best pet-monitoring device on the market—and one that could save your pooch’s life.
Can beer concentrate compete with the real thing? Brent Rose puts two alcohol-packed flavors to the test.
Running is so simple, but it gets expensive quickly. Ultrarunning especially can send gear geeks like myself into a buying frenzy. (I bought enough gear last year for the 50-mile North Face Endurance Challenge that I could have picked up a new pair of skis.) While all you really need…
A lightweight, durable crampon for winter running and hiking
Stop sputtering along in your Rent-a-Wreck. These new touring rigs will outfit your next road trip with style, power, and surprising economy.
How the high price of down is changing the insulation market
An extremely sophisticated, somewhat mystical process that will surprise you
This helmet not only protects you in a crash, it actually helps prevent an accident in the first place.
Full-suspension—and possibly 27.5 wheels—is the future of the cross-country race bike
Earlier this week, Kickstarter announced that it’s raised more than $1 billion—money that’s funded everything from failed expeditions to Zach Braff’s new movie. While the range of projects varies widely, there is one unifying theme when it comes to the crowdfunding website—hope. Kickstarter enables…
If you’re asking, “What the heck is a bug out bag?” you clearly have some work to do before the four horsemen arrive. A bug out bag is basically a fully stocked survival kit that’s ready to grab in the event of a zombie attack or other emergency. While…
In 2012, Brent Sass won Rookie of the Year at the Iditarod, one of the planet’s most extreme competitions. The dog musher, who's run almost a dozen 1,000-mile races, knows the right gear can mean the difference between life and death. These are the items he deems worthy of going on his sled.
A bold trend is washing across large-scale manufacturing—and it might make a big, earth-friendly impact on your favorite clothing and gear.
From a treadmill that forces users into a classic mid-foot stride to a device that tells you when to ditch your shoes, this is the gear you need to prepare for next season.
Earlier this week, The North Face launched a clothing line that includes free web training. It’s shaping up to be a pretty great fitness ally.
There’s a ferocious battle for snowsports business being waged right now between these two western states. So who’s going to win the Wasatch-Front-versus-Front-Range wintry gear smackdown? Marc Peruzzi weighs in.
While mountain bike racing continues to struggle for growth, the promoter behind 24 Hours In The Old Pueblo is revitalizing the sport.
Professional whitewater kayak photographer Darin McQuiod is tougher on camera equipment than anyone else I’ve met. The Dagger-sponsored kayaker built his career by boating into some of the most remote, terrifying rivers in the world with a camera in tow. Think Tank Streetwalker…
Camera-equipped flying robots have quickly become a staple of the adventure world, filming first ascents and nailing poachers. But that’s just the beginning. As Eric Hansen found out during a cross-country test drive, affordable consumer drones will revolutionize how we experience the outdoors.
