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Turn your game up a notch with these easy-to-use tools
Proven software to budget, save, and protect your money
Three foundational rules to fund your outdoor lifestyle using only what you have in your bank account right now
The latest fitness bands are smarter and svelter than ever
Solo trips are among life's great adventures, but it's best to be prepared for everything, from bouts of boredom to unexpected accidents
Lyfx wants to revolutionize the way we play by connecting local guides with traveling adventurers. But can it succeed where other apps have failed?
It's the seemingly mundane storms that will catch you off guard. Here's how to never let that happen.
Garmin and Apple are among a recent wave of companies who’ve entered the stress tracking market. Do the products live up to their claims?
Digital tools to help you get into (and out of) the backcountry
The new app may be the most ambitious adventure tech to hit the market since sat phones
Guide apps and GPS tools can be vital for off-grid adventures. But relying on them too heavily means we miss out on hidden gems that aren't online.
The messaging device uses a pay-as-you-go model that’s more flexible than the monthly contracts required by other companies
Up your #vanlife game with these apps that help you find camping spots, compare gas prices, and avoid city traffic
Apparently, you love bikes, vans, and birth control
Follow these pros' lead and turn your phone into a fitness tool
In March, Under Armour announced that the accounts of more than 150 million MyFitnessPal users had been compromised. What does that mean for the rest of the workout app industry?
Hopdash aims to help you meet up with local running teams while on the road
How Ray Maker, a man with no formal journalism training, built DC Rainmaker, with an audience of millions and the power to make or break your next running watch
Take your workouts and results to the next level with the help of these expert-recommended (free) apps
Our bike editor tested a handful of new fit apps to see how they stacked up to the brick-and-mortar specialists. Let's just say some worked better than others.
Create a training plan to fit your goals, learn to shop smart, and steer clear of sneaky nutritional pitfalls with these five expert-picked apps.
Artificial intelligence is making its way into fitness apps
Tricks for renting cars with surf racks, finding the best singletrack, and buying from the locals' bike shop
A software update brings phone-free music experience to the Watch
The new Watch is a more sophisticated fitness tracker than its predecessor, with an updated operating system, upgraded hardware, and cellular connectivity. But will it be enough to win over athletes?
There's now a map for that, brought to you by the National Park Service
Tips on self-defense, BASE jumping, and how to make it out of a plane crash alive
After a monthlong test, our writer came away optimistic about the technology's potential, though GoPro still has some kinks to iron out with the first edition
Are you still mapping like it's 1999?
Streamline your endurance-training data for less stress and better results
NOAA’s new satellite will make forecasting devastating storms (and epic powder days) more accurate than ever
Your intrepid lifestyle gives you an advantage on Tinder. Now don’t blow it.
Two weeks of full-time, one-on-one instruction at Exos can set you back $4,800. Here’s how to get many of the same performance benefits without taking out a second mortgage.
Flyover Country tracks your location in the air and gives you historic and geographical information about what's below
New apps make editing your action footage easier than ever
Stop browsing #vanlife photos and get out of town fast
Heart-rate apps bring Olympic-caliber recovery to everyone
The lowdown on the latest tech-enabled options
The new GPS app SkiLynx tracks stats (think speed and miles skied) as well as your, and your friends', exact locations on a resort map
Last week, Google announced it will make its maps available offline. We tested the new feature in New York and South Africa—and found the service works brilliantly.
The race is on to try and map out a family tree of brews. Whether or not it will help you be a more informed consumer is up for debate.
A machine to make homebrewing as easy as ordering a cold one at the bar
The Avanet app provides key data about weather, snowpack, and avalanche danger—crowdsouced by the people who live and play in the mountains
Never overcook your steak again
The buzzword gives old tricks a new name
User reviews are out, expert opinions are in. And these eight apps are doing it right.
Going places is going to get a lot more fun (and easy) thanks to these people, companies, and apps
The company's new app makes sharing footage to social easier than ever
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.
The Wikipedia (and Google Street View) of the outdoors will change your life
I've been eyeing a course record, but this summer heat is making me lethargic. Any advice on tackling the perfect ride?
New tech company FitRankings lets you measure how effective your workouts really are—and compare them head-to-head with other athletes around the world.
New gear for more informed—and more fun—training
A flashlight, a fitness tracker, a GPS...the list goes on.
For every workout you do, startup Charity Miles makes a donation to a philanthropic cause of your choice.
The sports brand is making savvy moves into the wearables market, surpassing misguided apparel giants with software plays. Is an overthrow imminent?
Yoga just entered the digital age.
What's around your wrist can affect how much is in your wallet
Sometimes, technology can actually help you get off the grid.
There are thousands of outdoor apps to download, but few that will get you where you need to go. These four rules will help you choose the right one.
The weather's been bad, and all I've been doing is sitting at home and practicing my knots. Is there an app for that?
Bug spray seems messy and outdated. Do the apps for Android phones and iPhones really work? What about bug-repellent clothing?