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From the floor of the world's biggest outdoor industry meetup, we bring you the up-and-coming companies and products that caught our eye
Outdoor retailer is here. Get plugged in with the latest and greatest new electronics.
It’s hard to reimagine the sleeping bag, which is why we’re so impressed with the new Backcountry Bed.
So-called maximum cushioning running shoes, as the Conquest’s are often referred, are definitely having a moment.
From the floor of the world's biggest outdoor industry meetup, we bring you the up-and-coming companies and products that caught our eye
Just back from following Le Tour, our writer explains why every cyclist should book a flight to France now, while the ticket prices are still inexpensive
A gran fondo with climbs so beautifully painful that our writer will be going back to ride again on European roads
Don’t sweat the small stuff, but be sure to bring it along.
This year's Tour was one of the most exciting to date. We look back on the race's most riveting moments and explore its most important trends.
Escaping the easy way with summer’s coolest new ride, the M8 Rivoli
This race machine may not have a ton of cachet, but it rides just as well many other high-end boutique bikes and costs a fair bit less
Splash around this summer. With this gear, you’ll be ready for serious summer fun whether you’re in it for fitness or just to get wet and cool down.
Not everybody can get behind screaming, flourescent shades. That's OK. This year's crossover designs pair subdued styling with hotshot performance.
I'm looking to swap out my mass-manufactured camping gear for the latest handmade designs. What are your favorite custom options?
Fitness tech to measure your effort, keep you motivated, and let you know when to go hard and when to back off.
Don’t let a minor malfunction ruin your big trek. Learn to patch a sleeping bag, glue together a boot, and make four more simple repairs that everyone should master before setting foot on the trail.
Finally, a waterproof gadget fit for an outdoorsman
I’m going trout fishing in Northern New England in a few weeks, but I don't know the area. What gear should I bring to reel in the fish?
I’m training for an ultra and log some long runs in the backcountry. If I carried all my water, I’d probably be running with four pounds of fluid. Is there a lightweight filter I can carry instead?
I need a new flotation device for kayaking, and I’m ready to move up to something with more serious features. What’s the state-of-the-art?
I’m looking to get into mountain biking but don't know what to look for in a pair of shoes. What should I be paying attention to?
I work on trails to help my local mountaineering club. Is there anything light enough to carry with in my backpack?
I work on trails to help my local mountaineering club. Is there anything light enough to carry with in my backpack?
I work on trails to help my local mountaineering club. Is there anything light enough to carry with in my backpack?
I work on trails to help my local mountaineering club. Is there anything light enough to carry along in my backpack?
I’m trying to find a long-sleeve shirt that feels good while mountaineering but also looks good on a date. What have you got for me?
Stay comfortable and illuminated with LuminAid's TPU pillow lantern
On a humid night in July, I slept in friend’s hammock on the trail. The cool breezes were great, but I wondered about weight. How do they compare with other shelters?
R&D at outdoor companies is being revolutionized by 3-D printing. The result: Better gear that gets to you faster.
But, seriously, can what you sleep on really make a difference?
From roadies to 29ers, we pick five of the best new bikes and trends from Bike PressCamp 2013.
Hoping to share a family meal by the campfire this summer? This camp-friendly high chair will give your kids a seat at the adults’ table.
I'm looking for a pair of shades that can go from the bike to the run, but won't make me look like a dork. What do you recommend?
A new report about the last few decades of doping in the peloton lacks scientific credibility, but it’s the futile and negative fixation on ancient history that bothers us most.
Pair one of the fastest descenders in the world with a badass bird of prey, and you get the ultimate bike video.
This year’s Tour might well be the most open race in years. We consider the players.
I’m looking for an affordable satellite communicator, something that will let me calm my family’s jitters at home with a quick note, or come into service as an SOS device in an emergency. What do you recommend?
After my first marathon, I was so hungry, I remember eating a whole pizza. What does Kilian Jornet, who races 100 miles and more, eat?
Shoes fall into the “do not skimp” category when it comes to gear.
No matter how advanced online retailers get, they’ll never be able to make the camaraderie of a brick-and-mortar bike shop. We pick our favorite spots for buying a new tube, getting a bike fit, or just shooting the breeze over a couple of beers.
Three Kickstarter-esque projects that caught our eye this week
Behold the Cricket, summer’s best new road-trip partner.
Want to get rid of that greasy tattoo on your leg? Check this out.
I’m running the Vermont 100 Mile Endurance Race in July, and friends have pointed out that it may be cool at night in high elevations and hot during the day. I can’t bring a lot of clothes. What shirt should I wear?
Though it tries hard—and succeeds in some ways—to be two bikes in one, the Trigger 29er is largely just an excellent, if thuggish, trail bike.
For safety reasons, I always leave my trip plans and return time at home. But they’re usually scrawled on a piece of junk mail stuck to the fridge. Is there a better system?
Mountain bike brakes take a ton of abuse. Adjust yours to stay safe and quiet.
Whether you’re in your garage or on the trail, a flat tire shuts down a bike ride instantly. Here’s how to fix it and be back on the blacktop or singletrack.
Does your chain skip between gears when you pedal, phantom shift, shift twice instead of once, or refuse to shift when you need it to? Here's how to fix it.
With road manners and panache to match its Italian racing pedigree, this carbon beauty mostly won us over.
You can't control the elements, so may as well keep track of their goings-on. These handy apps will keep you on top of things.
There’s a new generation of U.S. riders emerging at the pointy end of the peloton—hopefully in an honest manner. This is the final installment in a series of interviews with these young Americans.
I train barefoot at an easy pace on trails, but when I race, I tend to run fast 10K’s and 5K’s, and the asphalt isn’t friendly at that pace. What shoes should I wear?
In the past month, I’ve camped at the Wildflower Triathlons, and at the Deuces Wild Triathlon festival. Both times it felt like my sleeping bag wasn’t as warm as it used to be. Do sleeping bags expire?
Green Mountain Digital re-launches its award-winning bird field guide app, complete with a slew of new social media and geo-tagging features
Since I was a kid, it’s been droned into me to carry a map and compass in the outdoors, even if it’s a backup for GPS. What’s the least I can get away with?
Those who continue to fixate on cheaters and unfairly accuse innocent riders are missing the point of cycling.
I’ve heard of shoes and special boot inserts that generate electricity every time you step down. It sounds far-fetched. What’s the reality?
This shirt fills a niche that hasn't been nailed by any of the leading merino wool companies yet.
Excerpts from Feed Zone Portables, Allen Lim and Biju Thomas’ new cookbook for nutrition on the go
Are fixies the true soul of cycling? Or are they just a ridiculous fad blighting urban streets? Two cyclists duke it out.
Green your showers with this easy upgrade
Set your mountain bike suspension for a better ride in three steps
Learn how to set up and ride your bike down the steepest of descents.
Get those suds safely to from point A to B with these handy tips
I know beer cans are easiest to pack in and out of the camp site. But I’ve heard rumblings of new can designs to make it taste better. Is there anything to it?
I'm preparing for the Leadville 100. It’s my first big endurance mountain bike race, and I’m trying to figure out the nutrition. How can I stay fed and hydrated for such a long time?
My family’s going on a camping trip next month, and we’ll have five in our party. What’s the best way to get water for cooking and drinking each night?
The reputation of American cycling has been dragged through the dirt in the last few years. Time has shown that Lance Armstrong, Tyler Hamilton, Floyd Landis, Levi Leipheimer, and many others built their reputations on cheating. But there’s a new generation of US riders emerging to take their places—hopefully in an honest manner. This is another in a series of
One of my favorite chores around the campsite is to chop wood for the fire. What’s the best tool for the job?
The Ignite DriDown offers water-resistant down filling at a great price
Easily tailored to your body, with clever details and a surprisingly light weight.
Surf and Turf It’s rare that a shoe that looks this casual (we wore it year-round) performs so well. But with tight mesh at the bottom to keep out sand, a rock plate in the sole, and quick-drying meshy uppers, the Kia’i Trainers were our favorite water shoes this year.
