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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
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. …
At 2.6 ounces and just over an inch cubed, the Session will go places no other GoPro has gone before
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
Just because backyard barbecue season is here doesn’t mean it’s time to break out the Solo cups. It’s time to upgrade.
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.
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.
Oh yeah, it also edits your GoPro footage
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.
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
The navigation giant just built a damn good POV camera. Here’s everything you need to know about the new GoPro rival.
The GoldCoast Jetty is an updated cruiser board for the young at heart.
The ultimate adventure vehicle isn't a Volkswagen camper. It's a $20,000 Honda.
Any serious athlete will tell you that high-performance sunglasses can mean the difference between winning and losing. Here are 10 tips to consider when looking for a new pair.
Dozens of exciting battery prototypes are out there, but for now they’re just vaporware. Thankfully, some of the biggest names in tech—including Google and Apple—are finally getting on the case.
These cameras have survived 10,000-foot drops out of planes and spent months underwater unscathed. How do they do it?
A successful Indiegogo campaign looks good, but does Quell actually work?
If you want a true survival tool, look elsewhere. These are the best knives for everyday use, whether you’re backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail or car camping with the family.
The leader in navigation is taking a second shot at action cams
But they should be. The modest-looking fitness tracker is one of the best on the market right now.
New sweat-sensing technology is about to blow the doors off old-school heart rate monitors
The new loaded quadcopter aims squarely at GoPro with a camera that can shoot 4K video
You don’t have to be a timber-hardened lumberjack to appreciate the satisfying heft of a well-balanced ax.
Owners instructed to return their beacons to company’s headquarters for repair
From the cool to the downright bizarre, the best 2015 April Fools' Day products.
The most innovative multitool we've seen in years.
A cell phone smart enough to never grow obsolete
A new effort to add removable solar power panels to hard goods may finally make the tech indispensable for the outdoor set.
From the shiny new Apple Watch to the sleek—and affordable—Withings Activité Pop, these are the most stylish wearables of 2015.
Recent stock market activity may be a warning of future problems for the action-cam giant.
New gear for more informed—and more fun—training
These products aren't messing around.
Think of these as your most dependable travel buddies, coming to the rescue at a moment's notice.