�����ԹϺ���

Curly birch meets stainless steel.

This land photographer ocean tested Sony’s RX-100 II and the GoPro Hero 3+. His tips on which camera to use—and how to visually record your watery adventure.

Polar explorer Eric Larsen is no stranger to extreme cold. The Boulder, Colorado-based adventurer has skied both the North and South Poles and has spent up to 72 days on ice in temperatures that didn’t get warmer than 30 degrees below zero.    Larsen carries an SOS…

Seven modern watches that are as classically handsome as they are adventure-worthy

Easy gear upgrades to get you race-ready without mortgaging the house

You don't need a fancy kit to make it to the finish line.

Carry your beer in style.

We all know the saying. It’s the thought that counts on Valentine’s Day. The same holds true when buying gear for the outdoor enthusiast in your life. No matter how much money you have to spend, it’s the experience you have with your loved one that makes the holiday special.

The bike components behemoth enters the action cam arena.

I know. It’s the middle of winter and unless you live in Southern California, T-shirts are likely not high on your shopping list right now. But I would argue that a solid short-sleeve, next-to-skin layer is essential year-round. It’s your first line of defense when it comes to wicking sweat…

We’re always on the lookout for bold designs while walking the aisles at Outdoor Retailer, the outdoor industry’s largest trade show. These are the gutsy, sometimes bizarre ideas that make us want to give the designers a round of applause for being willing to try something new. We’ll see how…

There was definitely some very expensive gear on display at this year’s Outdoor Retailer. I strolled by one parka that was beautiful, functional, breathable, and would protect you in virtually any weather—for only $900. So while extremely high-end gear is fun to talk about and often what we focus on…

Functional art you can whittle with.

There are some things you just can't leave home without. We're not just talking about your smartphone—there are more important things in life, especially if you're headed outside.

A serious camera gets tough

In an effort to prevent yet another extinction, DODOcase has teamed up with Ink-dwell, artist Jane Kim’s project to bring endangered species into the public eye, to publicize the plight of the Nevada Big Horn Sheep.

The new TheQ may be the most convenient travel cam we’ve ever seen.

My family has a rule that stocking stuffers must to be sub-$25 and fit inside a stocking. Help!

You might not find a brand-name puffy, but keep an eye out for these six items.

REI makes a big investment in one of their adventure destinations

The 411 for planning your ski trip around the weather

The best emergency rescue apps for the wild smartphone user

An ax that’s as practical as it is refined

I'm in search of the Holy Grail of water bottles. Something that keeps my coffee hot and my G&T cold. It should also be able to take a serious beating.

Speciality ski and snowboard manufacturers team up to tell snow sliders to buy local

The GoPro founder on failure, finding a passion, and making your hardest-working decade count

It’s not too late to reboot your career. Just ask David Lang, who bounced back from a layoff by launching a thriving underwater-exploration startup in a matter of months.

6 steps to elevate your game

Women’s different hydration needs have historically been ignored because research on women in sports has lagged. Until now.

I'm in search of the Holy Grail of water bottles. Something that keeps my coffee hot and my G&T cold. It should also be able to take a serious beating.

A camera can capture things the human eye can't—including star trails.

This titanium-body chronograph is the smallest, sharpest-looking personal beacon we’ve seen.

The outdoors can be deadly if you're unprepared. But these gear items will help you make it home alive—even if everything else goes wrong.

Next-gen satellite phones make it easier than ever to stay connected

Hiking is a gloriously simple activity, but that doesn't mean that there isn't room for improvement. These five products, including waterproof cell phones and rescue-ready drones, could make you look at backpacking in a different light.

Outdoor retailer is here. Get plugged in with the latest and greatest new electronics.

Fitness tech to measure your effort, keep you motivated, and let you know when to go hard and when to back off.

I work on trails to help my local mountaineering club. Is there anything light enough to carry along in my backpack?

Finally, a waterproof gadget fit for an outdoorsman

Stay comfortable and illuminated with LuminAid's TPU pillow lantern

R&D at outdoor companies is being revolutionized by 3-D printing. The result: Better gear that gets to you faster.

But, seriously, can what you sleep on really make a difference?

Three Kickstarter-esque projects that caught our eye this week

You can't control the elements, so may as well keep track of their goings-on. These handy apps will keep you on top of things.

Green Mountain Digital re-launches its award-winning bird field guide app, complete with a slew of new social media and geo-tagging features

Green your showers with this easy upgrade

�����ԹϺ��� reviews the best gear in the Summer 2013 Buyer’s Guide, including the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition

With a sleek and lightweight design, plus superb clarity, these binoculars are great for wildlife enthusiasts

This traditional, dedicated GPS is user-friendly but fit for serious backcountry navigation

Shows ideal tides, wave size, and wind direction

My girlfriend is looking for a new phone, and she’ll be using it outdoors a lot this summer. Which one has the most protective case available?

I’m looking for something waterproof and rugged for the ocean, but that polishes up for a meeting at work.

A new longboard from the longtime snowshoe manufacturer

The Pong case can help to reduce your radiation

�����ԹϺ��� picks the best iPhone cases of May 2013, including the Lifeproof Fre

I’m looking for a new, relaxed way to get from point A to point B. One of my friends suggested longboarding, but I haven’t touched a skateboard since junior high. What kind would you recommend?

Get your dog airborne with the Doggie BASE Rig from Caninsanity.

GoPro shrunk the latest Hero to the size of a dental-floss dispenser and still managed to pack a lot of power.

The Solarmonkey �����ԹϺ���r and Solargorilla-eXtreme are both specifically designed for use in the outdoors

Luminox’s Field Watch ups the baditude factor.

I'm looking to upgrade my camera, but I don't want to lug around a heavy—and pricey—DSLR. What are my options?

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?

My kids have convinced me to rig up a zipline on our property, but I don't know where to start. Got any ideas?

A full-sized headlamp that adjusts its output automatically, a quick-fix buckle repair system, and a multitool made specifically for skiers

I want to get a small portable solar panel to charge my phone. Do any of the ones on the market work, or are they more trouble than they're worth?

I’m starting to get into slow-shutter photography and other artistic effects using my iPhone. What are the best tripods for keeping my phone completely still while taking pictures?

I’ve started using my mobile phone to view topo maps when on the mountain. What app would you recommend to look at them offline?

Are Terminator-style heads-up displays a gimmick—or an adventure-sports breakthrough?

Photo: 350.org Your aunt, the environmental lawyer who sued British Petroleum. Your Fulbright scholar cousin who recently returned from India, where he's developed a highly efficient solar cookstove. Your old roommate, the vegan who went undercover to expose cruelty on a chicken farm. What, in…

I have a marathon coming up in a few months. How can I get online coaching tailored to my ability? Oh, and how can I get it for free?

Last week, on a safari in South Africa’s Kgalagadi (Kalahari) Transfrontier Park, I picked up my SLR with the long lens to photograph a lioness and her kill at a watering hole, and the strap simply fell off the camera. I got lucky—my $2,000-worth of electronics…

Six rugged timepieces that are up for any adventure, be it on snow, water, or dirt.

It makes no difference to Mother Nature whether you’re a few hundred feet outside the resort boundary or deep in the backcountry. At a minimum, if you plan to ski any uncontrolled slope, you need four things: a buddy, a beacon (worn over your midlayer, not stuffed in your pack), a shovel, and a probe.

The action cam company's latest iteration is, in a word, awesome.

Filmmaker Taylor Steele's last movie, Here and Now, took the viewer through a single day in the life of more than a dozen surfers from around the world. His latest project, This Time Tomorrow, follows surfers Dave Rastovich and Craig Anderson as…

The heart of the Solar JOOS Orange is a quick-charging, high-efficiency, mono-crystalline solar panel meant for people who see more sunlight than fluorescent light

Seven weatherproof, pocket-size, video-capable cameras.

I've been looking into the new Garmin Fenix. Is it any good?

I'd like to take better wide landscape shots when I'm traveling, but I'm not interested in investing in a really expensive camera.

An interview with the founder of the One World Futbol Project, the makers of a virtually indestructible soccer ball that's being donated to children in need