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Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Casio ProTrek PRW-5000Y-1 watch.
The Titanium Smartphones can handle shock and dust, or so Motorola claims. Editor Sam Moulton and Intern Dave put the phones to the test.
I need help finding a watch for my boyfriend. He's into white-water rafting, camping, and fly-fishing, among other sports. My budget is around $350, and I want to stay away from features he won't use like tide times or diving depths. Ideas?
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the BCA Arsenal A-1 shovel with 35-centimeter saw.
Not everyone needs a GPS with infinite maps, geocaches, and barometric altimeters. When all you really want to do is find your tucked away Bangkok boutique hotel after an afternoon mopeding through the city, use Brunton's Get Back GPS. It's a small, no-frills navigator that is perfectly…
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Contour+ POV camera.
What full-size, affordable camera tripod should I bring camping?
Getting robbed sucks whether you're on a business trip or vacation. Keep thieves at bay the next time you travel with these three anti-theft accessories: Clothing Arts Pick Pocket Proof Adventure Travel Pants: Fill the high capacity pockets of these pants with all the…
Five accessories to turn your iPhone into a supergadget, including the Snow Peak iPhone 4 Titanium cover.
Five must-haves for navigating city life, including the Samsung Nexus S.
Five must-haves for navigating city life, including the Amazon Kindle e-Reader.
Five must-haves for navigating city life, including the Canon EOS Rebel T3i DSLR camera.
Five accessories to turn your iPhone into a supergadget, including the t-Jays Three earphones.
Five accessories to turn your iPhone into a supergadget, including the Original Koostik dock.
Five accessories to transform you iPhone into a supergadget, including the Photojojo Telephoto and Fish-eye lenses.
I'm a surfer looking to get into surfing photography. What are the best waterproof housings for DSLRs? I shoot with a Canon 5D.
Outside reviews the iSimple TranZit IS77 an iPod or iPhone car stereo system adapter for your next road trip.
Every week, Kickstarter.com puts up a load of cool new projects. Creators of films, gadgets, and even restaurants throw their ideas up on the site in hopes of getting enough funding for completion. Donations of a certain size are rewarded with gifts. By going to Kickstarter,…
From micro point-and-shoots to DSLRs to a full-on 3-D helmet cam, our eight picks of the season, including the Olympus E-PL2.
From micro point-and-shoots to DSLRs to a full-on 3-D helmet cam, our eight picks of the season, including the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS.
From micro point-and-shoots to DSLRs to a full-on 3-D helmet cam, our eight picks of the season, including the Sony Handycam HDR-CX560V.
From micro point-and-shoots to DSLRs to a full-on 3-D helmet cam, our eight picks of the season, including the Drift HD.
From micro point-and-shoots to DSLRs to a full-on 3-D helmet cam, our eight picks of the season, including the Leica V-Lux 30.
From micro point-and-shoots to DSLRs to a full-on 3-D helmet cam, our eight picks of the season, including the Nikon D3100.
From micro point-and-shoots to DSLRs to a full-on 3-D helmet cam, our eight picks of the season, including the Panasonic HM-TA20.
From micro point-and-shoots to DSLRs to a full-on 3-D helmet cam, our eight picks of the season, including the GoPro 3D Hero.
Ian, a lot depends on how you plan to use the knife, what blade length best suits you, and even which knife feels good in your hand. But you’ve got plenty of options. A good example of a folding knife that’s right for travel is the Kershaw Shallot Serrated…
High Caliber: Military-inspired watches that make us stand at attention, including the Timex Expedition Military Classic watch.
High Caliber: Military-inspired watches that make us stand at attention, including the Victorinox Original Timepiece watch.
High Caliber: Military-inspired watches that make us stand at attention, including the Wenger Nomad LED Compass watch.
High Caliber: Military-inspired watches that make us stand at attention, including the Suunto Elementum Terra All-Black watch.
High Caliber: Military-inspired watches that make us stand at attention, including Nixon's The Axe watch.
High Caliber: Military-inspired watches that make us stand at attention, including the Momentum Aeromax Ti watch.
High Caliber: Military-inspired watches that make us stand at attention, including the Fossil Sport Collection CH2726 watch.
High Caliber: Military-inspired watches that make us stand at attention, including the Bertucci A-3T Vintage watch.
Cooling Agents: Our favorite ultralight gear for sweltering summer runs, including the Garmin Forerunner 610 watch.
I need a multi-function barometer-altimeter-compass watch for trekking. I was looking at the Suunto Core watch (which I like) but I also found the Tech4o TrailLeader Pro. Is it a good watch, too? Do you have any other suggestions?
Red co-founder Ted Schilowitz discusses the ways in which his camera is redefining the photo and film industries.
An ultralight, 250 gram carbon fiber trekking pole, that made our jaws drop.
Joby's new malleable tripod. Built to hold your iPhone or other mobile device.
The perfect gift for the backcountry skier in your family.
A tough, old school commuter bag made in the U.S.A. $170…
The infinitely useful, give-to-anyone, backcountry tool. $58…
An axe that works for everything from chopping kindling to field dressing an animal. $170…
Columbia's new heated electric boot was built to keep your toes toasty in winter. $250…
A tough aluminum case to protect your camera while climbing. $56…
This limited edition Leatherman Wave, crafted out Damascus steel, was built to stay sharp. $550…
A great portable coffeemaker that cleans up easy.
A lens that can be used to create images with selective focus.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Dry Case DC13.
Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Timberland's Lite Trace Mid boot.
Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Quirky's Switch Modular Pocket Knife.
Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Look's Keo Power pedal.
Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Stanley's Nineteen13 Lunchcase.
Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Revo's Backbay sunglasses.
Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Kelty's Mockingbird rucksack.
Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Look's 695 race bike.
Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including the Presso espresso maker.
Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including the Surly Pugsley mountain bike.
Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Glide's Mali' skateboard.
Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including the Nemo Isopod 100 tent.
Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including WaveJet's Personal Water Propulsion Pod.
Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Hoka One One's Mafate running shoe.
Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Jawbone's Jambox boom box.
Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including DZR's Concubine shoe.
Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Merrell's Wilderness Canyon hiking boot.
Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Nalini's Cotone base layer.
Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Arc'teryx's Veilance Partition Coat.
Design and Technology Special: The world's most streamlined and innovative new gear, gadgets, tools and toys, including Nau's Motil Commuter.