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For those folks always seeking the competitive edge
The entertainer in your life will love these no-fail products
For those that like their holidays with a serving of lactic acid
40-plus testers spent four months testing the latest, greatest winter gear on ski hills, backcountry routes, and trails, and in our own home gyms and backyards
The apparel and accessories we loved for exercising at home
Sleek timepieces for every kind of adventure
A knife, rangefinder, jacket, and other pieces that are worth checking out
Bring the festivities to your living room or backyard
All your exercise data, simplified
There are five wearables in our print magazine, but several more worth checking out
Turn the parking lot into your party HQ
As a professional photographer, I was disappointed in GoPro’s cameras until the brand’s newest iteration
From campsite to nightlight, BioLite’s AlpenGlow sets the perfect vibe
Our Gear Guy is getting rid of the rest of his culinary blades
In the never-ending battle of keeping your gear powered up in the outdoors, Wes Siler has some common sense solutions
Maintenance is easy with these eight items that won’t break the bank
As always, Apple found clever ways to improve upon its camera lenses, making the latest iteration increasingly useful for outdoor adventures
There are a ton of smart options to choose from
Give a dog a forever home by looking to the shelters and humane societies.
Follow along as professional photographer Stuart Palley explains how anyone can take amazing photos at night
Polaroid-style photography is the antidote for the smartphone era, and a great way to capture your adventures on film
Wes Siler walks you through his three favorite knives and helps explain what knives you need to carry in the backcountry.
When it comes to safety, training, and exercise, gadgets and apps can’t beat old fashioned consistency and patience
One team of sled dogs. Twenty tested toys. Three standouts.
Three of our favorite adventure-dog parents weigh in with their hard-earned wisdom
Research. Packing. Gear prep. Maximizing fun. Here’s everything you need to know to pull off your next backcountry mission.
Everything you need to know to keep your Traeger in excellent working condition
These items will make great gifts for the grill master in your life, too…
Get the most out of your pegboard wall by adding a reinforced track system that allows for infinite gear-storage options
How to level up your camp coffee game, no matter your brew method
How to buy your first bike, grill, paddleboard, sleeping pad, and more
Keep tabs on your off-grid power supply from your phone with this simple addition to your rig’s battery system
The $50 Leatherman Bond is a throwback to the company’s original Pocket Survival Tool
Bringing order to parental chaos is an uphill battle, but these products can help
The carvers and gadgets for every task that needs cutting
Tools to give anyone a green thumb
With haulers this featured and well designed, you’ll be ready for anything
Capture your adventures like never before
Equipment to help you get lost in the music
Take your body and mind in for a tune-up
Essentials for creating the home patio bar of your dreams
It’s the perfect size to haul around but still packs a big optical punch
They’ve lit up the trail and campsite for us, and now they’re discounted…
Your muscles need relief. You can take matters into your own hands at home without breaking the bank.
And no, we’re not just talking about a kettlebell
Keep an eye on anything, pretty much anywhere, for just $150
It’s like mountain biking—except on skates without brakes
Planning a trip to or through a place with unreliable utilities? Plan for a blackout.
An avalanche is every backcountry adventurer’s worst nightmare. Know what to do with your beacon in case the worst happens.
A new Snow Mode makes finding trails and parking lots easy, and the app helps you avoid avalanches, too
Six items that keep me self-sufficient while traveling
The Ombraz Leggero forgoes sidearms for an innovative nylon strap, which is both good and bad
It's more affordable than the Series 6 and comes with the most important features
In a year gone wrong, do this part of Christmas right
Do high-tech prosthetics give runners a competitive advantage?
It's not as simple as you may think
After a summer of testing, here are our favorite tools
Help them deliver the best holiday meal possible
Make sure your exercise lover has what they need to sweat this holiday season
After this year, we can use all the help we can get
Comfort and convenience are key when settling in behind the wheel
