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This portable, packable device will repel mosquitoes no matter where you take it
This compact solar panel will juice up your next long-distance trek
Devices bringing innovation to the trails and beyond
Runners smack the ground harder鈥攂ut get injured less鈥攊n more cushioned shoes. New research explains why.
No, you can鈥檛 toss the Essential in your curbside bin. But 75 percent of it can be broken down at the brand鈥檚 factory.
They鈥檙e almost never waterproof, and not as warm as other jackets. Why bother?
The brand took its time entering the super-shoe race, but its new, responsive model for marathoners was worth the wait
A recent climate commitment pledge among leading cycling brands conjured an unexpected feeling in our Bike Snob columnist鈥攅mpathy
The company鈥檚 first try took forever to release and wasn鈥檛 perfect. Will the new system live up to the hype?
Starlink promises to bring high-speed internet to rural and remote areas currently underserved by wired internet. Naturally, we had to test it.
Should you leave your store unattended? One daring outdoor clothing brand says the practice has boosted trust鈥攁nd sales.
But is it worth the $700 price tag?
A look back at the inspiring history of one of the nation鈥檚 most iconic independent gear shops on the eve of its 50th anniversary
This small but mighty Washington-based apparel brand wants to change your mind about what a mountain biker looks like
Eco-conscious shopping is hard. Here鈥檚 what you need to know about the ten most common standards
The Speedland SL:PDX might just change how runners think about their equipment
A disruptive startup is poised to rewrite the definition of performance apparel
The company鈥檚 newest flagship timepiece promises astounding battery life as well as efficient solar charging, and it comes with a flashlight
The Bowhead Reach is designed to help those who can鈥檛 walk access mountain-bike trails
Gaia Topo lets you download an entire state map in a matter of minutes without hogging your phone鈥檚 precious storage space
Gains in aerodynamics, weight, and stiffness come at the cost of some rider choice and equipment resilience
For those folks always seeking the competitive edge
Meet the innovators and activists who are making their favorite sports more accessible to plus-size adventurers
40-plus testers spent four months testing the latest, greatest winter gear on ski hills, backcountry routes, and trails, and in our own home gyms and backyards
Make like a hare in any conditions
There were so many good boards this year that it was hard to pick just a few for print. Here are the others our testers loved.
Sleek timepieces for every kind of adventure
All your exercise data, simplified
There are five wearables in our print magazine, but several more worth checking out
From campsite to nightlight, BioLite鈥檚 AlpenGlow sets the perfect vibe
The upstart Swiss company is shaking things up with an unorthodox cushioning system and an emphasis on grassroots marketing
We鈥檝e all felt that panic when you wander off trail and can鈥檛 find your way back. Gaia GPS solves this problem.
As always, Apple found clever ways to improve upon its camera lenses, making the latest iteration increasingly useful for outdoor adventures
A new app called NatureQuant harnesses the latest research to track and rate your time outside. Next up: determining how much you need.
With an innovative hipbelt and pockets (almost) everywhere I need them, this backpack is a quiver killer for multiday treks
The Metolius anchor draw held up surprisingly well in our field testing
The later moon missions didn鈥檛 grab as much attention as the first landing in 1969, but they had something very cool on the gear front: the lunar rover, a lightweight go-kart that gave crews unmatched mobility on another world
Barriers for whatever the atmosphere dishes out
The carvers and gadgets for every task that needs cutting
Bike design is evolving so you can go farther and faster
It鈥檚 the perfect size to haul around but still packs a big optical punch
L. Renee Blount is a designer, a photographer, and an outdoor enthusiast. In this new series, she tries a new activity every month.
Why Apple鈥檚 CEO wants to make health and wellness the company鈥檚 greatest legacy
A revolutionary robotic device is opening up all kinds of new possibilities in the mountains
Last winter, when the robotics firm Roam released its latest version of Elevate, a revolutionary exoskeleton promising to boost skiing performance, our writer knew he had to give it a test drive. His analysis: the company's debut product is fun yet flawed鈥攂ut its vision of a tech-assisted sports future will still blow your mind.
The company's library of studio exercise classes, integrated with on-screen fitness data from your Apple Watch, launches today. Our Sweat Science columnist takes it for a spin.
Apple's CEO says technology can help us lead healthier, more balanced lives鈥攂ut we also need to learn how to ignore our screens
Over the past two decades, eBird has become the go-to online platform for scientists and hobbyists alike to upload and share bird observations. But it has also transformed the process and etiquette of birding.
After this year, we can use all the help we can get
Coats for every adventure, from sunny singletrack to frigid summits
Dialed and ready for big loads, these bags will help you keep the pace
Keeping tabs on training and health has never been this seamless
These timepieces are ready to get down to business
Speed demons, air addicts, and powder hounds, meet your matches
Like always, Apple made important upgrades to its new device. The 12 Pro Max, which launches in November, will be even better.
It keeps your mobile device accessible and in place on paved and dirt roads alike
Whether you're hunting, bird-watching, or visiting a national park, the six-ounce Kestrel Glassing Systems Monopod will drastically improve your experience
Science says the HoverGlide reduces vertical forces by more than 80 percent. But what does it actually feel like?
From iconic brands like Patagonia to that indispensable camping store in your hometown, the adventure economy has taken an unprecedented hit. The good news: the people who created these businesses are doers, and they're putting everything they've got into staying afloat and preparing for an uncertain future.
The company's brand-new SB115 evolved from its super-capable SB100 cross-country model. The latest rendition is even more versatile and well suited to being an everyday trail bike for many.
When COVID-19 hit, designers at DPS Skis viewed the pandemic as a way to pivot and聽do something impactful for health care workers
Rose Marcario was one of the most vocal and progressive leaders in the outdoor industry
It's a strange time in the world of bicycles. That's one reason we chose two favorite road rigs: one for pavement and one for gravel.
Tim Fish talks about gaining design inspiration from unexpected places
John Cordoba thinks the future of bikes鈥攁nd bike racing鈥攊ncludes e-bikes