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What’s the mega-star to do after the worst crash in sports history? Start at the bottom and work his way up again.
Our list of 10 must-have items for a debauchery-filled summer
Because you don't need expensive gear to enjoy the backcountry
Mountains Plus helps usher in new era of digital currency
This fitness tracker could change everything—as long as the company marketing it actually exists.
Summer Buyer’s Guide tester Billy Brown currently has an office, a closet, and a garage overflowing with next year’s light hikers. The founder of Trek Tech blog and his testers have run about 120 boots through the ringer over the past year. In other words, he…
The Stacked Cabin, nestled in a forest near Muscoda, Wisconsin, is the perfect Midwestern retreat.
Five of the icon's most influential inventions
Using 6 Go Pro cameras and a custom sqaure (ish) shaped mount, Jonas Ginter was able to create a trippy effect for a timelapse around town. Ginter esentially took the distorted look we’ve come to love from action cams and completely maxed it out.
From a unique heart-rate monitor to a cutting-edge computer built into a pair of sunglasses, this is the brand-new gear you need to get faster this season.
One of the most traditional and storied frame builders is helping to usher in disc brakes for the road.
"I bought my first VW Westfalia Vanagon camper back in 1999, and have since owned five of them. I finally settled on a gorgeous 1991 model—lucked into via Craigslist for $9,000 a few years ago."
A new company launches into the cycling apparel world
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,…
A Chilean startup transforms discarded, deadly fishing nets into cruiser boards.
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
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.
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…
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?
What’s the best avalanche airbag technology on the market?
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.
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…
A personal robotic lawn mower that runs on the grass it cuts
Don’t let giardiasis turn you into a weak, dehydrated mess
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,…
Your winter gear and grooming goods have something in common.
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.
Peter Sagan will race this radical, genre-bending frame design in his 2014 Belgian classics campaign. And if it’s good enough for Sagan…
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…
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.
Jawbone makes its excellent fitness tracker Android-compatible.
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…
The best pet-monitoring device on the market—and one that could save your pooch’s life.
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.
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
Can beer concentrate compete with the real thing? Brent Rose puts two alcohol-packed flavors to the test.
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.