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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.
Win the heart of your favorite cyclist with the new Calfee-Ellsworth Witness.
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…
With such advanced timing technology, there’s no excuse not to have a winner.
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…
Most technical ski gear isn’t made in this country—and it never has been.
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.
Finally, a great way to organize your ice climbing gear.
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…
In the latest auto-palooza, trucks trim weight and boost efficiency, while cars of all types get greener than ever.
Lighter and sleeker than any other racing snowshoe on the market.
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.
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.
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…
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
Over the past few decades, humans have developed some pretty high-tech synthetic fabrics, including membranes with nine billion pores per square inch and bi-layer wicking polyester. But in spite of our best efforts, the most advanced technical fibers still come from Mother Nature. Take merino wool, which is hard…
This is always a tricky question. There’s plenty of room for debate when it comes to choosing the “right” ski length, and a useful answer should entail a lot of research. Take the rocker revolution, which had people arguing about how the effective edge—or the length of metal…
With it’s new 26+ semi-fat bike, Surly is carving out a whole new category of bikes
The 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, a tech orgy that draws hundreds of thousands of people every year, wrapped up Friday in Las Vegas. And as usual, there was some pretty weird technology on the floor. Sensoria Fitness Sock A tattoo that measures your pH. A glove…
Exercise caution when you look for an inexpensive mountaineering pack. Remember, a well-built pack is going to last a lot longer than a cheap one, and you want to make sure it won’t fail at a crucial moment. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t good options out there that cost…
The country's national parks aren't bastions of wild serenity. After all, there were more than 3,700 violent crimes in 2013 alone. But how much protection is too much?
The Outside bike test begins today. More than 60 bikes, a week of riding, and 20 testers to help you find your perfect bike in 2014.
How good is the Trek Boone? On its first day in the pro ranks, this new bicycle racked up two World Cup wins.
The fact is, most gear these days is pretty darn good. But every year there are a handful of products that stand out because they transform a category or simply because they are better than anything else we’ve tried.