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Your toes and fingers will thank you
Keep it in the family, or your circle of friends
Two days on the AT binding that spent seven years in R&D
Improved technology means you don't have to spend a lot to get a great light
I spent an evening sprinting in front of my car's headlights to test the latest reflective (and surprisingly good-looking) running and cycling apparel
All the essentials, from $15 to $330, that make exercising more fun
A new generation of bio-inspired prototypes are poised to join search and rescue workers on the front lines
One of the more time-consuming challenges of public-land Airstreaming? Locating good sites. This app helps.
In the Kakamega region of Kenya, Kennedy Yamame is working with Biolite聽to bring power, education, and hope to some of the聽335,760 homes that don't have electricity.聽
Risking fingers and grease stains to determine the most capable blade for your bird
Riding bikes may be green, but the manufacturing behind them can be far from it
The company behind one of our favorite products just launched its Health Tag, a tiny tracker designed to stick with you 24/7
Finally, a camera pack that we actually like
An overbuilt everyday carry knife for all your cutting needs.
(Courtesy GoPro) GoPro Hero 6 Camera ($500) The newest offering from the action cam pioneer, the GoPro Hero 6 camera listens to your voice commands and has a pared-down viewing screen, making for easy viewing and playback of your sweet footie. Buy Now (Courtesy…
Deck out your home with these backyard barbeque聽toys.聽 (Courtesy Filson) Filson Apron ($95) Made from durable, machine-washable, antique tin cloth, this rugged apron is functional BBQ steeze at its best, with an adjustable nylon neck strap, oil-finished trim, and five pockets for all your grilling tools.
So you like wrenching on your bike and tuning your skis. Read on. (Courtesy Dakine) Dakine Deluxe Tuning Kit ($60) Keep skis and snowboards in top shape with this portable set, which includes an edge tuning tool, file, wire cleaning brush, metal scraper, wax scraper, pocket, wax, and a scuff…
The gift of a watch says 鈥淵ou鈥檙e special.鈥 The gift of the WeWood Laguna timepiece ($320) says 鈥淵ou鈥檙e one of a kind.鈥 Italian manufacturer WeWood uses remnant hardwoods, so no trees are cut down to get that handsome, grainy bezel and band. For the Laguna, the brand reclaimed oak from…
Show your dog how much you love her with a recycled cotton blanket,聽a bridle-leather leash from Filson, and seven other non-essentials.聽 (Courtesy Orvis) Orvis Buffalo Check Dog Jacket ($49) The traditional plaid print and corduroy accents on the polyester Orvis Buffalo Check dog jacket will give your best friend a…
After several weeks testing the new camera, our editor came away seriously impressed with several of its upgrades
A smoothie a day keeps the doctor away
The Echo Meter Touch 2 lets you identify ultrasonic bat calls in real time
Stainless steel water bottles wrapped in cork.
Nailing聽the perfect ratio of utility and technology, this folding knife聽($295) from Shinola won us over with its聽timeless design and modern materials. The 2.6-inch stainless steel blade is housed in a titanium handle and deploys with the push of a button.聽An integrated belt clip keeps the knife secure…
This $45 tool will change the way you hydrate on the trail
Need fuel for your fireplace or home stove? Swing away.
Add this simple device to your pack. You won鈥檛 regret it.
How the Pixel 2 improves on the search giant鈥檚 original smartphone release
Your food will taste better, and you'll stay healthier
It's smokeless and sears hotter than anything else I've tried
Dial in your鈥攁nd your pet鈥檚鈥攖raining.
Tools that make it impossible to take a bad picture.
Rugged, refined timepieces for nights out, the depths, and, yes, even space.
How to really take advantage of Apple's newest smartphone
Giving disaster-struck communities the ability to produce their own clean water
The company鈥檚 flagship camera has important updates, including higher quality footage and better image stabilization
The ultimate adventure vehicle from Ford.
Better garage organization means easier gear access, which means more time to play outside
Yes, it鈥檚 a speaker built into a real Pelican Case
The writer and activist's nighttime essentials
Mission Workshops makes some of the world's finest cycling apparel, but just released a knife called the Unagi.
Keep your gear dry with these five products
The software update, which launched today, is almost identical to what GoPro touted months ago but has yet to deliver
The GoPro founder always keeps one of his cameras handy, even when he sleeps
A three-inch blade you'll always want on your side.
Thanks to new software, your #roadtrip photos are going to get a lot better
This wearable ensures you'll always have a tool handy.
An artistic tribute to one of our National Parks.
How to trick-out your picture-taking device without breaking the bank
This basic piece of gear is a must-have for any adventure
We talked to design maverick Thomas Meyerhoffer about the importance of always exploring. Then we had him speak with four other visionaries building an ingenious new world.
MIT research scientist Hugh Herr lost both legs below the knee after a 1982 winter climbing ordeal. In less than a year, he hacked his prosthetics to allow him to climb again, and he went on to become one of the world鈥檚 leading innovators in the field. Author Todd Balf, who lost partial use of his legs after a spinal-cord injury, gets a front-row seat as Herr and his MIT colleagues plot their next big act鈥攏ew science and technology to end a slate of disabling conditions.
Here's the stuff this well-known adventure photographer uses to help him nail the shot
They're unobtrusive but handy as hell
A murdered out pocketknife.
The gear we're most excited about, on sale
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Time does not have to equal a ton of money
This is how we survive office work
I'm as addicted to my phone as anyone. Could three weeks in Madagascar without service provide some sort of lasting digital renewal?
The Arbor wallet ($40) looks and feels like it's made from leather but it's actually built from a thin and flexible, waxed and oiled wood.
Because no one wants to be left in the dark
A watch that pays tribute to America's first fighter pilots.
Fender just released its first Bluetooth speaker and it rocks
For years, the action-cam maker insisted it wanted to become an entertainment company. Now it's back to focusing on a few core products鈥攁 strategy that is finally working
A beautiful longboard handcrafted in Africa
When it comes to pizza, trust the Italians
Seven tips to enjoy the weekend safely and comfortably
After a monthlong test, our writer came away optimistic about the technology's potential, though GoPro still has some kinks to iron out with the first edition
A Bond villain's Land Rover Defender.
The saying, "straight out of a Mad Max film," gets overused. But really, this custom motorcycle ($40,000) looks like it's straight out of a Mad Max film.
This 3.25-inch fixed-blade knife ($20) looks more like a USB drive than a tactical blade when housed in its sheath and hung around your neck.