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We tested GoPro's latest action camera in the waters of New Zealand鈥攁nd found out that it's as much of a game changer as the rumors have led you to believe
The REEL ROCK Film Tour has been showcasing the exploits of the best climbers and explorers in the world for the last decade. Last year’s travel itinerary alone included Japan, Borneo, Morocco, the Swiss Alps, the Utah Desert, English Sea Cliffs and even Mount Everest. One of…
These wearable tech fitness-tracking tees go way beyond the wrist.
A smart probe that crowdsources snowpack data to tell you where it's safe to ski.
New gear, featuring better mounting, portability, and durability, to capture your most epic days
The hardware was mostly predictable, but the software could transform workout data
The #vanlife guru settles down in a treehouse-skatepark complex.
Ditching gas from the chainsaw equation never felt so good
The age of the wired workout has come鈥攁nd gone. The latest round of wearables break free of the beta gear's wires, batteries, and inaccurate measurements to finally usher in a fitness revolution.
For hyper-aware types who scan bushes with an infrared camera for bad guys鈥攁nd for those who just want to boost energy efficiency.
This cruel new wearable will shock you if you don't exercise.
A new documentary chronicles one couple's summer project: building a 124-square-foot home and downsizing their lives to fit.
Starting today, drones are banned in all national parks. Where鈥檚 next?
A lens so sharp, you won't leave home without it.
With “Project360,” Mammut is opening up a new view of the Eiger. Project360 takes digital mapping into the third dimension and brings a virtual experience of the mountain’s legendary north face to the public. The images were captured by six cameras in a specially…
Black Diamond has made a name for itself by dreaming up ways to abuse your gear well before you do. This fall the company releases its latest graduates from the class of suffer.
Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history, just signed with the relatively unknown swimwear brand Aqua Sphere. And it's about to send him even higher into the swimming world's stratosphere.
The best part of waking up? The savory smell of bacon coming from your, uh, iPhone.
Cycling isn't always spectator-friendly. But the UCI's decision to allow on-the-bike cameras at the Tour de France might just change how you view the sport.
Charge up in the backcountry using only water and heat.
Creating a food journal to help you lose weight just got a helluva lot easier.
A device that could change the way we communicate in the backcountry.
Tech to ensure you thrive on the sand and in the water this summer.
Summer's best timepieces play hard, no matter what you throw at them.
In praise of summer鈥檚 original combo deal: clear tunes and swimming holes.
Suddenly your indoor trainer rides got a helluva lot more interesting.
And the solar technology that could lead to a new era of self-powered gear鈥攁nd the end of our energy dependency.
Rediscover the open road with one of these four innovative campers.
The world's first smart soccer ball will fan your World Cup fever鈥攁nd make you want to get back out on the pitch.
Designers are using inflatable technology to make products鈥攆rom the ultimate commuter helmet to airy insulation鈥攍ighter, safer, and more portable.
This is what happens when a group of Finnish architects jumps on the tiny-home bandwagon.
After its hugely successful IPO Thursday, there's no doubt that GoPro is on fire right now. But the company faces some big challenges鈥攊ncluding whether it can make money as a media company鈥攖hat it needs to figure out in a hurry.
Planning to ride your bike across the country? Leave the traditional tent at home.
The sun's shining, the days are long, the crowds are hungry鈥攊s there any reason every meal shouldn't be prepared and enjoyed outdoors?
A made-in-America longboard to keep you rolling proud
You're overworked, overstressed, and overconnected. But don't worry. We're here to help.
Brew your own craft beer with the click of a mouse.
Virtual reality is just for gamers. But augmented reality鈥攁 new wearable technology鈥攃ould revolutionize how we train for sports, making athletes faster, better, and more precise.
Guess what? The grid is expanding and we predict in the next five years, you won't be able to unplug鈥攅ven in the backcountry.
From smart grills to high-tech camping toys, these gadgets are designed for dads who get after it outside.
Architectural firm Bureau Bernaskoni went against the grain when it designed this no-frills Russian getaway.
Seven men want to share a few thousand pieces of gear with the world. And they need your help.
Nearly unlimited transit and trail data is coming to an app near you. And whether you're seeking singletrack or chasing a commuter train, that's a very big deal.
How to design an energy-efficient getaway in the most remote places on the planet.
That鈥檚 right. The future of adventure filmmaking lies in 360-degree video footage, at least according to a handful of ambitious inventors.
From camping expeditions to solo summit attempts, these six items could save your life in the backcountry. At the very least, they鈥檒l make you sleep better at night.
This new cycling GPS is so powerful and fully featured that it鈥檚 almost ahead of its time.
We鈥檙e as excited about the proposal to develop solar roadways as anyone. The only problem? They won鈥檛 work.
The tech company introduced new operating systems for its computers and mobile devices Monday鈥攁nd we think it鈥檚 been taking notes from us.
Tech haters like to claim that our devices are making us more solitary and stationary. So what's Google doing about it?
Three panes of glass separate you from a 1,000-foot fall. And they start cracking, which is what happened to Willis Tower visitors Wednesday. Terrifying, yes. But dangerous? Not exactly.
The City Cottage steals design elements from ships, making it one of the most efficient cabins we've ever seen.
Three entrepreneurs envision a future of shared outdoor equipment. And while the project is barely off the ground, their idea could change how we buy and sell gear.
New running tech to help you score a personal best鈥攐r just make your jog more fun.
It's not easy building a home along Norway's outer coast. But the views are well worth the effort.
Athletes keep breaking records, but improved fitness is only part of the equation. So before we start congratulating ourselves, let鈥檚 take a look at the tech that鈥檚 made us faster鈥攁nd the next records our gear will allow us to break.
When it comes to rebuilding humans, we're kicking ass, and that's good news for injured athletes.
