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If you shoot skiing or other fast-action sports for a living, you're going to want this camera
This beautiful handmade knife started as a horseshoe
A concrete tiny house that snaps together like Legos
Groundbreaking designs and updated classics for every wrist. (Tissot) Tissot聽T-Touch Expert Solar Here鈥檚 something new under the sun: the first solar-powered touchscreen watch. The Expert Solar鈥檚 spare, Euro-cool design and titanium case conceal a wealth of useful digital gadgetry behind its analog face, like an altimeter, a weather monitor, and…
The newest crop of wearables聽are cleverer than ever. (Spire) Spire The Spire won鈥檛 measure heart rate or really anything beyond the number of steps you鈥檝e taken. But it will analyze your breathing, providing a constant record of your stress levels. When the pebble-size sensor notices you鈥檝e gone awhile聽without taking a…
These eight items don't take up much space. Buy them all and you'll be better outfitted than any pricey gym.
The updated communications tool creates a network for people to send and receive messages without cell service. But its success is entirely dependent on how many people buy into it.
How to get into the boutique, nearly lost art of the wet shave
Your new favorite way to get to work
LVL, from BSX Technologies, is a wearable for hydration tracking. It'll tell you how much to drink, and when.
A serious photographic upgrade for your phone
Now you can haul your bike trailer pretty much anywhere
All the products released Monday move the action-camera market forward. Could GoPro have gone even further? Sure. But the new Hero5 Black is the best POV camera to date, and the drone one of the most capable we've ever flown.
Engineers futz with things for a 颅reason: that鈥檚 how breakthroughs happen. And as these 29 products demonstrate, there鈥檚 never been a better time to mess around.
The new Watch is a more sophisticated fitness tracker than its predecessor, with GPS, waterproofing, and a sleek, fast operating system
Keep your bikes organized and safe
It's to be the best small, lightweight camera you can get for the money, ideal for shooting outdoor adventures when you don鈥檛 want to lug around pounds of heavy equipment.
Ignore the goofy spelling. This gadget is a great way to incorporate high-octane bodywork into any outdoor adventure.
How an independent record label launched the first vinyl into the stratosphere
Hiking a marathon a day in Yosemite with the pro photographer to launch Fitbit's newest fitness challenge
A simple $68 tool that makes bike storage way easier
A smart sports watch or a sporty smartwatch? The M600 may just be the best of both worlds.
Bigger than most other multitools. But also significantly more badass.
From the first-ever pair to the eyes of modern climbing legends
The video of a recent hiking encounter offers a glimpse into the future for outdoor enthusiasts, and it's a little creepy
You need the right gear to go trail running, skiing, or mountain biking. You really need the right stuff if you spend weeks fighting infernos in the middle of a forest.
Beautiful and functional
This tool belongs in your pocket at all times
A techy update to the retro-awesome Polaroid
A list of essentials vetted by a wilderness first responder
A rare penthouse in Manhattan's Gramercy Park neighborhood is sitting on the market, waiting for a buyer
Some academics argue that picture taking enhances rather than ruins moments. I couldn't agree more.
It's a prototype that you can't steer or brake. But it looks pretty damn fun.
The newest release from the world's most famous cooler company
A standard piece of clothing that just got a lot more useful
A photo tool for your smartphone that fits in a wallet
From the NFL to the mountains of Alaska, Jason Hairston is changing how nature sees us
The world鈥檚 top lens maker just built a set of lenses for the camera in your pocket
Cyclists have long claimed America's roads are unsafe. Thanks to the likes of GoPro, now there's proof. Is it making a difference?
Convinced you鈥檝e got the world鈥檚 most active pooch? Prove it with a pet fitness tracker.
Currently under construction in Ridgway, Colorado
Beautiful and efficient, it's a good excuse to downsize
Across the map, companies large and small are putting out quality gear crafted stateside with pride
A 150-decibel blast goes off if anyone tries to mess with your whip
Flyover Country tracks your location in the air and gives you historic and geographical information about what's below
The most noteworthy, cringe-worthy items of all time, in all their weird glory
New apps make editing your action footage easier than ever
Everything your kid needs for summer camp in one affordable kit
A recyclable tiny house made from cardboard
We all know smartphones make convenient picture-takers. But they鈥檝e finally gotten so good that you won鈥檛 regret leaving your big camera at home.
Saws, water filters, and fishing kits as price tags? Genius.
All you need is a phone, a few techniques, the right accessories, and a willingness to get a little dirty
A built-in, pedal-powered tracking device on the new SmartBike is designed to ensure you never lose another commuter
It'll hold eight cards, cash, and there's even a bottle opener