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We all know smartphones make convenient picture-takers. But they’ve finally gotten so good that you won’t regret leaving your big camera at home.
Saws, water filters, and fishing kits as price tags? Genius.
All you need is a phone, a few techniques, the right accessories, and a willingness to get a little dirty
A built-in, pedal-powered tracking device on the new SmartBike is designed to ensure you never lose another commuter
It'll hold eight cards, cash, and there's even a bottle opener
Moonlight lets you build collaborative gear checklists, provides important campsite info, and even includes built-in ghost stories
Things to keep you employed when you're working from the road
Hipcamp allows you to easily find and reserve great campsites nationwide
Seven pieces of gear no adventurer should live without
Thanks to a whippy-fast focus system, this new camera will help you nail your buddies launching cliffs or slamming down singletrack
With a max flight time of 23 minutes, it just might seriously upgrade your commute—if you have $200,000
Some people throw their gear in a corner of the garage. Others have dedicated gear rooms that are so stacked and organized they look like retail shops. We asked our Instagram followers to submit photos of their tricked-out storage spaces. Here are our 12 favorites.
A beautiful steel adventure bike that doubles as a whiskey dispenser
Straight out of the "Lord of the Rings" prop department
Time to upgrade your car-camping kitchen
The new Icon A5 is set to re-invent the entry-level aircraft
A new mountain bike-motorbike mashup from the creative minds at Specialized
This is how you capture 360-degree action
Nancy Ford's Repair Lair in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has repaired thousands of products, giving everything from bike shoes to sleeping bags a new life.
Wanna get in shape this summer? Buy one of these things.
By forgoing the LCD screen and the ability to shoot JPEGs, Leica is basically telling us to stop messing around and go make a damn picture
It’s silly what this thing can do. And it's really damn fun to play with.
Teton Gravity Research took a risk with a pricey, gyro-stabilized camera system to shoot their ski and snowboard films and televisions shows. The payoff? Two Emmy nominations.
Just as beautiful as it is functional
Practice your airs, then go inside for hot cocoa
If our Santa Fe office was on fire, this is the gear we'd save
One could argue that the iPhone 6s is the most versatile camera on the market right now. It takes stunningly crisp photos, shoots rich 4K video, instantly connects with Instagram—and, most important, because it’s your everyday communication hub, it’s the camera you’ll use all the time. But even if you…
Six options to keep you dancing at your campsite all summer
Spending the night outside just got brighter, cleaner, and easier.
Chose from 22 bits, then wrench, screw, and cut away
Elegant illumination from the well-respected British bike brand
Up, up,and away. Really, really far away.
We dunked, abused, and submerged the LifeProof FRE case. Our iPhone stayed bone-dry the whole time.
Get this thing on my wrist. Stat.
This is the camera you want in your pocket
The new Savage Bobber gets rid of its bodywork so you can feel the wind in your face
Hoodies and vests provide insulation where you need it for fast-forward activities
Your camera strap is ugly and needs an upgrade
Ditch your analog lock for this smart protection
Lighter and more packable, Rumpl's casual outdoor blanket is now stuffed with down
Designed by Robert Young Pelton himself
For 16 grand, you can bring the orchestra to your living room
That device in your pocket has the potential to become a full-on action cam
A rugged power pack for doing dangerous stuff outdoors
With a full tang and stout blade, the new Morakniv Garberg is the knife the Internet asked for. But does the Internet really know how to design a knife?
It can be overwhelming to buy your first spotting scope or pair of binoculars. This article will help.
Great for hunting food or fending off zombies
She's a beauty, and she should slip through wind as well as her carbon counterparts
Ditch the musty, ramshackle log house and stay in this exquisitely located architectural gem
From scouting locations in advance to camping in the wilderness (and hearing strange noises in the night), to hiking in the pitch dark just before dawn, we follow along with filmmaker John Duncan on the series of mini adventures behind every great shot.
Researchers are teaching these flying machines how to navigate trails by themselves to find lost hikers faster
The newest way to capture your exploits in high-def, 360-degree video
The Chris Reeve Carbon Fiber Sebenza 25 knife is a work of art. Online gear editor Jakob Schiller demonstrates why it's the ultimate everyday carry—and why it costs $500. …
A rain cover for you and your bike
An electric speedboat made for hosting dinner parties