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Using a ski jacket that breathes well and keeps you dry won’t make you a better skier. But it will increase your comfort level and your time on the slopes. It’s easy to spend more than $400 on a great ski jacket, but guess what? You don’t have to dish…
Questionable use of wearable cams is causing a surge in accidents
Carbon fiber remains the bike industry's "it" material. But when properly utilized, titanium can yield a subtle and sublime ride.
Explorer Eric Larsen sets out next month for a 48-day unaided journey to the North Pole—one of the planet’s most extreme environments. This is the potentially life-saving gear he’ll be bringing along.
SoCal startup IVI brings quality without sacrificing cool
Most of us at least know someone who’s ski raced or played ice hockey. But what about the bizarre Olympic sports that don’t get primetime coverage? Take terms like “vice skip,” “bonspiel,” and “K-Point,” which sound more like drinking games…
Expedition-worthy technology to keep you warm and comfortable—and maybe even save your life.
The rugged speaker for blasting your neighbors away.
We all know the right helmet can save your life. But the world’s most sophisticated lid isn’t much better than an egg carton strapped to your head if it’s past its expiration date. With gravity sports getting steeper, faster, and more intense, a good helmet is essential. But how…
This land photographer ocean tested Sony’s RX-100 II and the GoPro Hero 3+. His tips on which camera to use—and how to visually record your watery adventure.
The GTS delivers flair and functionality at a reasonable price.
Heli-skiing can be insanely expensive. It can also be one of the most unique adventures you’ll ever experience. So go ahead. Be a glutton for a day, and devour those champagne powder turns. But before splurging on a heli-skiing trip, you need to dial in your gear. I asked…
Win the heart of your favorite cyclist with the new Calfee-Ellsworth Witness.
With such advanced timing technology, there’s no excuse not to have a winner.
Most technical ski gear isn’t made in this country—and it never has been.
Polar explorer Eric Larsen is no stranger to extreme cold. The Boulder, Colorado-based adventurer has skied both the North and South Poles and has spent up to 72 days on ice in temperatures that didn’t get warmer than 30 degrees below zero. Larsen carries an SOS…
Seven modern watches that are as classically handsome as they are adventure-worthy
Last year, “sidecountry”—a term used to describe lift-accessed backcountry terrain—was the outdoor industry’s hot new buzzword. And the hype bled into the media, too. Search for the word on this website, and you’ll get 207 results from 2013. This year, the term has all but disappeared from manufacturers’ vocabularies.
Easy gear upgrades to get you race-ready without mortgaging the house
The Propero II provides high-end features at an economical price
We all know the saying. It’s the thought that counts on Valentine’s Day. The same holds true when buying gear for the outdoor enthusiast in your life. No matter how much money you have to spend, it’s the experience you have with your loved one that makes the holiday special.
The bike components behemoth enters the action cam arena.
Unlike so many of the highly specialized bikes on the market right now, the excellent Fuel EX 29 is mountain bike for every occasion.
Fritchi Diamir Vipec's game-changing, two-piece tech binding with an adjustable release setting is the first of its kind—at this price.
Salomon Premiere 4-Part Splitboard is the first-ever splitboard that breaks into four parts.
The Skull Orbic H.I. MIPS tells you when it's sustained too many impacts and is no longer safe to use.
The Snowstrike VT has two lenses to accommodate different amounts of light.
The Idaho-based Shotzski's DIY kit turns those old boards into a Shotzski with this DIY Kit.
I know. It’s the middle of winter and unless you live in Southern California, T-shirts are likely not high on your shopping list right now. But I would argue that a solid short-sleeve, next-to-skin layer is essential year-round. It’s your first line of defense when it comes to wicking sweat…
Finally, a great way to organize your ice climbing gear.
Lighter and sleeker than any other racing snowshoe on the market.
In the latest auto-palooza, trucks trim weight and boost efficiency, while cars of all types get greener than ever.
We’re always on the lookout for bold designs while walking the aisles at Outdoor Retailer, the outdoor industry’s largest trade show. These are the gutsy, sometimes bizarre ideas that make us want to give the designers a round of applause for being willing to try something new. We’ll see how…
From a luge sled to the fastest skis in the world, this is what U.S. athletes will be competing on at Sochi.
There was definitely some very expensive gear on display at this year’s Outdoor Retailer. I strolled by one parka that was beautiful, functional, breathable, and would protect you in virtually any weather—for only $900. So while extremely high-end gear is fun to talk about and often what we focus on…
A cyclist’s run-in with motorists in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has us thinking that it’s time for cyclists to start fighting back on the streets.
This new short film captures the addictive nature and crushing difficulty of the Arrowhead 135.
The Fuse Uno is revolutionizing the way jackets are stitched together.
The F1 Evo isn’t a gimmick. The boot weighs less than two and a half pounds, has so much flex in walk mode that you can easily bend your knee, and is allegedly as stiff as Scarpa’s popular Maestrale boot.
Outside's Gear Guy Joe Jackson takes the Dagger Katana for a spin. A solid crossover kayak that will work for just about any excursion. In the market for a cooler? The answer is yes!…
Next week at Outdoor Retailer, Black Diamond will unveil jackets with a revolutionary cord management system that shrinks, hides, and embeds the technology needed to tighten hoods and hems. It’s called Cohaesive, and I’m excited about it for a few reasons. Cohaesive simplifies cord…
Before criticizing the gravel bike movement, throw a leg over Niner’s impressive new RLT 9
