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Headphones: Any device used for playing music close to or within a wearer’s ears.
Thule: A company founded by Swedish outdoorsman Erik Thulin, originally to make fishing gear.
Blimp-tired bicycles were developed for one of the most grueling endurance races in the world. But then everyone else realized how much fun they were.
Heart-Rate Monitor: A device that measures a wearer’s heart rate; particularly useful for monitoring exertion in athletes.
Hauling it far from home is a drag, but careful planning can ease your pain
USGS Topographical Map: A detailed representation of a landscape, created by the United States Geological Survey, and a rare example of something every bit as beautiful as it is useful.
The Perfect Size Wheel: An elusive and controversial hoop that allows mountain bikers the ability to optimize progress over rocky terrain.
Helmet: An apparatus designed to protect the wearer against head injuries.
These innovators-in-chief changed the way we play
The most valuable currency in gear marketing of the past 40 years.
From mountain biking to paddleboarding, your best friend can do it all with a bit of basic training
The world's leading design center for outdoor footwear—everything from featherweight climbing shoes to hard-shelled mountaineering stompers—is a small city in northern Italy where craftsmanship reigns.
Caves, tepees, wall tents, those green canvas triangles that caused hypothermia in so many Boy Scouts—in one form or another, ideas borrowed from these flawed shelters appear in their modern descendents.
Telescoping front forks and articulating rear frame triangles that absorb bumps and shocks.
A sturdy, purpose-made fishing boot that has become the gold standard of footwear in the 49th state.
A cooler company whose two-inch-thick, double-walled products are so effective that its creation, in 2006, began a new era in rafting.
The brand of zipper that is likely keeping your britches up at this very moment. Headquartered in Tokyo, 81-year-old YKK (short for Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha, which translates as Yoshida Company Limited) was founded by Tadao Yoshida, who started making custom zippers to take advantage of breaks and…
Following disappointing Tour de France
Gone are the days of rangers in fire lookout towers. Now, mountain-top cameras are being used to spot smoke and flames.
Two towns bonded over their Best Towns rivalry
Episode 3: Pro kayaker Steve Fisher has always dreamt of running the Merced River in Yosemite National Park. For a long time the descent was illegal, but not anymore. …
Through KEEN Footwear’s #LiveMonumental campaign
Military-strong material with smart features for any civilian
“I got annihilated,” says Porcella
Researchers show health, visibility effects
Safety assessment finds little damage
This 12-percent ABV beer survived a shipwreck
Commandment #1: Know thy options
From Teton Gravity Research
Surfer Jamie O’Brien and his team made the fiery stunt look easy. But turns out, it took months of planning and some very specific gear to get right.
Treat your feet right with bright art and classic comfort
Towable as hell but built with enough room to host dinner parties
New owner Vista Outdoor will add the hydration bottle, pack, and filter company to a collection of more than 30 outdoor and sporting goods brands
What does a typical Kenyan diet look like and why is it effective for fueling runners?
Some our favorite images from this year's Tour de France stages in the French Alps.
Bushwhacking, pack rafts, and a historic float down one of the world's most beautiful wildernesses.
Active opposition, budget doubts compel city to withdraw
Citing avalanche risk, summit climbers turn back
When you build the two millionth edition of an iconic 4x4, it deserves special treatment
A cool concept that does fisheries good
When the American cyclist quit the Tour, he did exactly what an athlete should do
Whether you sign up for an official work day or simply remember to follow trail etiquette, it’s easier to do your part than you might think.
The "Swiss Machine" is halfway through an undertaking to summit 82 peaks across Western Europe in 80 days. How’s he holding up?
Glaciers! Trained grizzlies! $3.25-million dollar cameras! An inside look at the hottest bike flick of 2015.
Bipartisan bill to reauthorize LWCF
Demonstration for better road safety
Including race leader Froome
Tenth Mountain Division: An Army outfit specializing in mountain warfare, devised during World War II around the idea that it was easier to make troops out of skiers than skiers out of troops.
Hunting around for vacation destinations that actually cater to both kids and adults is tough. But we’ve got you and yours covered.
Episode 2: Pro kayaker Steve Fisher has always dreamed of running the Merced River in Yosemite National Park. For a long time the descent was illegal, but not anymore. …
Several times now, I've come down with a sore throat and sniffles in the days following a marathon or triathlon. Am I allergic to exercise?
This is a longterm relationship that will have a major impact on your lifestyle. It pays to choose wisely.
The future has arrived, and because it’s built to fit you perfectly, it’s not going anywhere
Brews it every way you knew existed, and then some
During Ueli Steck's 82 Summits project
And meet the man who’s made it his mission to keep it that way
Because getting barreled unkindled is too easy
Cites “fortitude” and “courageous spirit”
Film on Jim Harris’ spinal injury recovery
The top three mistakes and how to fix them
In November 2014, photographer Jim Harris was practicing ski turns with a traction kite in Patagonia when the wind picked him up, whipped him around and threw him into the side of the mountain, resulting in a brutal spinal cord injury. For a while, Jim had no…
Increase your mileage aggressively or conservatively depending on the situation.
It’s often the little things that distinguish a great chef from a mediocre one. Here’s a short list of gadgets and add-ons that will help you up your grill game.
There will be afternoons when you don’t feel like sweating over charcoal to prepare food for guests. Check out these viable culinary substitutes.
There’s no reason to sacrifice function for fashion. These seven items—from the world’s most versatile shorts to the ultimate koozie—give you flexibility to relax, run around, and keep the booze chilled all day long.
These places may not have won our Best Towns competition, but they're still pretty rad
Six versatile essentials to help you look and feel your best
A perfect steak needs only salt and pepper. For everything else, a good rub and a splash of sauce can make a world of difference.
A full-suspension 27.5+ built expressly for bikepacking? Who’da thunk?
The president wants to fatten the paychecks of people working on federal lands. The question is: Can he do it without putting public land tourism out of business?