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When (if?) the Snap hits production, it'll become the adventurer’s ultimate toy
Test footage from the new DJI Phantom 3 Professional. …
Get your hands on one of these rebooted icons
That's an astonishingly high number. What exactly does it mean?
We review the top six timepieces for everyone from surfers to backcountry skiers
Thoughtful tweaks + a jam-packed design = one very useful cycling companion
An ultra-portable, super-safe commuter lid
Perfect for shooting mind-bogglingly clear footage in hard-to-reach spots
Now that you can actually shoot decent photos on your phone, it's time for a best-of-the-best battle
A lightweight companion for preppers and smart hikers alike
We want one of these on our wall. Stat.
The best backpacks and organizers for your GoPro-centric life
Lowepro just made the new go-to adventure photo pack that features four-season protection and enough storage for a pro camera setup
A resourceful, cozy escape overlooking Puget Sound
This may be the coolest set of bike tools we've ever seen
A lush hideout just a few miles from the city
In Jay Blahnik's first extended interview since Apple hired him to help launch the Watch, the company’s director of fitness for health technologies insists activity tracking is overemphasized, elite athletes have a sitting problem, and the real breakthrough apps for the device will probably be created outside of Cupertino.
A tubeless tire tool that will fix holes too big for sealant
Leatherman: A multitool invented by Tim Leatherman after wishing he had a pair of pliers while working on a rust-bucket Fiat with a pocket knife during a 1975 European road trip.
Pulaski: A wildland-firefighting tool that combines an ax and an adze and is used to clear brush and small trees.
Swiss Army Knife: The world’s first consumer multitool, designed by cutler Karl Elsener with two blades, a screwdriver, and a can opener.
Gone are the days of rangers in fire lookout towers. Now, mountain-top cameras are being used to spot smoke and flames.
Military-strong material with smart features for any civilian
The future has arrived, and because it’s built to fit you perfectly, it’s not going anywhere
Or you can at least get around onerous fees by tethering to it when you’re abroad
The $8,000 hanging shelter of your dreams
The Wikipedia (and Google Street View) of the outdoors will change your life
A lid that incorporates turn signals and brake lights into its shell
Makers of this crowdsourced device say it can save you from drowning
Now you can truly see how you stack up versus the pros
Light, smooth, and durable.
The perks of a DSLR camera, all in the palm of your hand
At 2.6 ounces and just over an inch cubed, the Session will go places no other GoPro has gone before
GoPro just released the Hero4 Session and we were able to put the camera to the test in Vail last month. Here's everything you need to know about the new, tiny action cam. …
The company's new Edge 520 computer lets you live-chase KOMs, while the Varia bike and radar system lets you know when cars are close—and alerts them to your presence
The Microdrone 3.0 will live-stream HD video and have a top speed of 50 mph
The future is here, and it doesn't involve smartphones
One engineer’s quest to build the world’s safest taillight for cyclists
Although the smart sensor part doesn't actually require the swimsuit
Packing a lighter camp kitchen never looked so cool
The fitness-tracker maker has become an unlikely Wall Street darling in the post-Apple-Watch world
Intel backs heads-up displays with its purchase of Recon Instruments. The likely winner of the deal? Oakley and other optics brands looking to pursue HUD technology.
Have fun with this drone—and maybe develop the next great UAV innovation while you're at it.
A handy multitool to slip on your keychain
Chris Burkard, Corey Rich, and Jimmy Chin share their trade secrets on capturing great photos, plus the gear they won’t leave home without
The wilderness cabin just got an eco-makeover
6 packable products for the tiniest of city apartments
Plan to mountain bike or run with your fancy wearable? You need this new case.
Kuai is wireless, and doesn’t need your phone to track your workout
Few vehicles embody the idea that we can be both adventurous, heading into unknown territory, and feel completely at home, wherever we go, more than the Vixen 21. Only 587 of the motorhomes were ever built, and we're given you an inside look into one of them.
GuideHire offers a platform for adventure seekers to book guides quickly and easily
An Austin, Texas-based company aims to demystify sports-drink hype with its new Kickstarter product.
A man filmed the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake with six GoPros. The result: A stunning and terrifying virtual-reality depiction of the devastation that could change how we document natural disasters forever.
Just because backyard barbecue season is here doesn’t mean it’s time to break out the Solo cups. It’s time to upgrade.
Professional photographer Chad Copeland took a UAV to China for a National Geographic shoot. Here's what he came back with.
The action-cam maker announced a new camera array to capture virtual-reality footage and its long-awaited drone, to be released in 2016. The catch: it's for pros only at the moment.
Chad Copeland, a professional photographer whose work has appeared on National Geographic Creative and in adventure campaigns around the world, had doubts about the quality of smartphone photography.
Heddoko claims it can prevent injuries and improve strength training by giving wearers live feedback on their form. The tech's still in beta, but we're impressed by the prototype. CrossFitters, take note.
Oh yeah, it also edits your GoPro footage
Buy them if for no other reason than they’re pretty
It's nothing like a cycling power meter and it aims to change not only runners' physiology but their form. Which, in the end, matters much more.
Thanks to new camera and photo editing technology, it’s never been easier to create professional-quality photographs
It maps waves, predicts conditions, turns surfers into citizen scientists, and could be the data-collecting tool climate scientists need to study our rapidly acidifying oceans.
Drivers for Porsche thrive in racing’s toughest competitions thanks to mountain biking, stand-up paddleboarding, and a high-tech training protocol developed by Porsche’s new Human Performance Center powered by Exos
Whether you’re pimping out a camper or downsizing into a tiny home (maybe even with wheels!), efficient design matters. The main considerations when decorating a small space are simple: look for multi-purpose furniture; buy the best quality gear you can afford (it’ll last much longer); and banish clutter. Once you’ve nailed those basics, follow these seven tips to live large in your small home.
A throwable, auto-pilot drone to capture the ultimate POV shots.
With so many new tools to track performance, choosing the right one is its own sport.
The new wearable will blow fitness tech wide open by not focusing on it
