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Ditch the musty, ramshackle log house and stay in this exquisitely located architectural gem
From scouting locations in advance to camping in the wilderness (and hearing strange noises in the night), to hiking in the pitch dark just before dawn, we follow along with filmmaker John Duncan on the series of mini adventures behind every great shot.
Researchers are teaching these flying machines how to navigate trails by themselves to find lost hikers faster
The newest way to capture your exploits in high-def, 360-degree video
The Chris Reeve Carbon Fiber Sebenza 25 knife is a work of art. Online gear editor Jakob Schiller demonstrates why it's the ultimate everyday carry鈥攁nd why it costs $500.聽…
A rain cover for you and your bike
An electric speedboat made for hosting dinner parties
Earin buds are fully wireless so there鈥檚 no cord to tangle or accidentally yank out. Plus, they sound great.
Crush competitors on Zwift and answer emails, all at the same time
How do you start a new sport from scratch? A former Tough Mudder executive and other entrepreneurs around the world are about to find out.
Liam Doran, one of the country鈥檚 best ski photographers, takes better photos than you. Here's how.
Beartooth, a small device that pairs to your phone, allows you to talk to other users within a two-mile range
The machete鈥檚 lesser-known Malaysian cousin is bigger, stronger, and easier to use
The perfect getaway for mountain bikers and skiers alike
Forget the Model S. We want this electric scooter instead.
The perfect spot for summertime reading
Something to keep you dreaming until you save up for the real thing
After spending two months with the gear before its official mid-February launch, here鈥檚 why we've found it to be the best fitness-tracking system on the market
A recent study made great headlines, but its results ultimately aren't that scary
It鈥檚 like Match.com for UAVs
An off-the-grid emergency warning system called Smart Park could give visitors critical information about weather and missing persons
Thirty-six powerful fans will keep you off the ground for up to 12 minutes
Now that legalization is taking hold, there鈥檚 a huge array of cannabis products hitting the market. Here are our six favorites.
An abysmal fourth quarter plunges the stock to its lowest price ever amid questions about the company's future
How one inventive skier built a one-of-a-kind camera rig that changed our perspective on the sport
As big-wave surfers push bounderies, a new breed of high-tech PFDs has emerged
Yes, eventually, you'll basically have an electronic tattoo
Affordable new camera traps allow you to easily, and surreptitiously, photograph local wildlife
It's not nearly as powerful as the new Blaze or Apple Watch, but it's more in keeping with the company's products, with an easy-to-use interface, five-day battery life, and a $130 price tag
An off-the-grid structure in New Mexico that snaps to together like a set of Legos
We put 5 top models to the test to find out how they did on half a cord of knotty, nasty wood
We threw a slice of venison on the two fanciest grills around to find out which cooks best
It shoots regular and 360-degree 4K video, combining features normally packaged in two different cameras
They just launched a suite of fitness tracking products, including an inventive new running shoe
A credit-card holder that doubles as a clever multitool
It鈥檚 seductive, manly, and primal鈥攁nd really damn hard. After a few whiskeys, our writer tries to master the art in Jackson Hole with the guys at New West KnifeWorks.
It鈥檚 possible to get a good workout in at home. You just need the right gear.
A new tool from Germany threatens to out-useful MacGyver's pocket knife
You鈥檝e likely never heard of these brands, but they鈥檙e making great products
A special collab trailer made to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the national parks
They鈥檒l shoot 360-degree video, but that鈥檚 really just the start
An electric California cruiser that鈥檚 certain to turn heads on the boardwalk
The e-camper features some innovative tech, but it lacks the soul of the Vanagon and the Microbus
With a more refined look, the Blaze goes after the all-day wearable crowd鈥攁nd Apple. That might spook investors, but the bottom line is that this is Fitbit's best watch yet.
The new workout clothing has built-in sensors that the company claims will help you become a better, faster runner
The display clips onto bike glasses to show data and turn-by-turn navigation
This heart-rate monitor with pending FDA approval will count your every heart beat and breath, and it could become an invaluable training tool for serious athletes
A fully customizable home you can restructure at any time
Got a drone for Christmas? Cinderblocks, freezers, and sub-zero temperatures are just a few of the obstacles it might have encountered before ending up under the tree.
Long used as a way to help emergency responders find people buried in avalanches, Recco technology is coming to summer gear
Sometimes your canine friends need a little extra protection
Everything from basic bump protection to bomber cases designed to keep your Watch safe from rocks, dirt, and water
A new way to brew a cup of joe
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
Now you can take care of that kink anywhere, any time
Don鈥檛 leave the house without it
Turns out the navigation devices routinely overestimate distance traveled. Why that quirk hasn't鈥攁nd won't鈥攁ffect cyclists.
A commuter so light it wouldn鈥檛 qualify for the Tour de France
Just make sure your kid wears a helmet
These new cameras can take photos and video that are just as good, and in some cases better, than those of their old-school rivals
Last week, Google announced it will make its maps available offline. We tested the new feature in New York and South Africa鈥攁nd found the service works brilliantly.
For killing zombies or cleaning up your backyard
The FAA task force released its drone-registration recommendations Monday. Every small UAV weighing more than half a pound must be registered with the agency, but the process to do so seems downright reasonable.
The 23-year-old inventor on upgradable smart jackets, Zero UI, and why the Apple Watch isn鈥檛 the future of wearables
After trying goTenna on the streets of Brooklyn, we鈥檙e convinced the Snickers-sized device is the future of off-the-grid communication and a game changer for international travelers
The coolest zero-carbon home we've ever seen
From kraut to kefir, we鈥檝e partnered with bacteria for centuries. Now researchers are programming one strain to revolutionize gym apparel.
Our editors played hooky for a day to take advantage of last week's 29-inch dump on Santa Fe, New Mexico