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A sleek holder to carry road-bike essentials under your saddle
New inflatable vests from POC and Dainese could save professional racers鈥 lives. So why isn鈥檛 the gear mandatory?
Old-school picks so good they've remained unchanged for decades
It all depends on what you鈥檙e watching and how much you want to spend
The new action-cam add-on takes the wiggle out of your adventure footage
That high-pitched whine you鈥檙e about to hear at your favorite ski hill? It鈥檚 the sound of UAVs dropping avy charges.
Who needs music when you can listen to the birds and rivers in high-def?
Sleep in comfort while pedaling across America
Pro-quality shots, without the post-production software headache
Pros are trading in their bulky setups for this mirrorless camera that鈥檚 totally loaded with industry-leading specs
There鈥檚 no excuse to leave this TSA-approved multitool at home
Cameras that shoot 360-degree footage could make virtual fitness classes a reality. But the tech鈥檚 not quite there yet.
A 22-foot-long ark to weather nature's biggest storms
Because aerial footage is so pass茅
Smarter, lighter, better-looking wearables to track your data
Time to tear down those posters and put some real art work on the walls
A handful of smart wearables promise to detect heat-related illnesses before they become dangerous. Trouble is, they're vastly over-promising on their abilities.
How the space-saving DxO One compares with a $1,000 mirrorless cameras twice its size
The $800 Forcite Alpine packs a 4K action cam, GPS, and accelerometer into its shell. You don't need all this tech in a snowsports lid. But do you want it?
We break down the science behind these devices and explore which ones will keep you safest
The aerial playhouses certainly aren't just for kids anymore
For sci-fi nerds who need to look sharp
Just because you鈥檙e an adult doesn鈥檛 mean you can鈥檛 play with toys
After gaining an interest in drones, Seattle-based filmmaker Beau Sylte聽met up with a local quad copter racing group to learn more about them and FPV racing in general. He found out that the future of drones is still being written, but it's moving very…
Fulfill your childhood dream of living in a tree
In the future we鈥檒l have fitness trackers that aren鈥檛 just fancy step-counters
We used all the watches, heart rate monitors, clips, smart glasses, and apps we could get our hands on, so you don't have to
The only super specialized, totally niche ski-mountaineering bike you need
The doghouse for owners with refined architectural taste鈥攁nd a spare grand
Significantly more performance than a GoPro, but significantly less expensive than other pro-quality setups
The company's new app makes sharing footage to social easier than ever
You can now ditch the phone but still accurately track your workouts, thanks to watchOS 2
A DIY boat that sets up in a hurry
Developed for disaster, repurposed for fun
LuvByrd: the new, best way to find a partner for bombing singletrack and shredding the steeps
When it comes to ease of use and video quality, the new UAV can't be beat
When (if?) the Snap hits production, it'll become the adventurer鈥檚 ultimate toy
Test footage from the new DJI Phantom 3 Professional.聽…
Get your hands on one of these rebooted icons
That's an astonishingly high number. What exactly does it mean?
We review the top six timepieces for everyone from surfers to backcountry skiers
Thoughtful tweaks + a jam-packed design = one very useful cycling companion
An ultra-portable, super-safe commuter lid
Perfect for shooting mind-bogglingly clear footage in hard-to-reach spots
Now that you can actually shoot decent photos on your phone, it's time for a best-of-the-best battle
A lightweight companion for preppers and smart hikers alike
We want one of these on our wall. Stat.
The best backpacks and organizers for your GoPro-centric life
Lowepro just made the new go-to adventure photo pack that features four-season protection and enough storage for a pro camera setup
A resourceful, cozy escape overlooking Puget Sound
This may be the coolest set of bike tools we've ever seen
A lush hideout just a few miles from the city
In Jay Blahnik's first extended interview since Apple hired him to help launch the Watch, the company鈥檚 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.
A tubeless tire tool that will fix holes too big for sealant
Swiss Army Knife: The world鈥檚 first consumer multitool, designed by cutler Karl Elsener with two blades, a screwdriver, and a can opener.
Gone are the days of rangers in fire lookout towers. Now, mountain-top cameras are being used to spot smoke and flames.
Leatherman: A multitool invented by Tim Leatherman after wishing he had a pair of pliers while working on a rust-bucket Fiat with a pocket knife during a 1975 European road trip.
Pulaski: A wildland-firefighting tool that combines an ax and an adze and is used to clear brush and small trees.
Military-strong material with smart features for any civilian
The future has arrived, and because it鈥檚 built to fit you perfectly, it鈥檚 not going anywhere
Or you can at least get around onerous fees by tethering to it when you鈥檙e abroad
The $8,000 hanging shelter of your dreams
The Wikipedia (and Google Street View) of the outdoors will change your life
A lid that incorporates turn signals and brake lights into its shell
Makers of this crowdsourced device say it can save you from drowning