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Outer-layer technology has reached new heights
These haulers can handle any winter mission
One of our favorite adventure travel brands will be relegated to the gilded halls of Ebay by the end of the year
Drifting off under the stars has never been this easy
Technical bags for going the distance
With haulers this featured and well designed, you鈥檒l be ready for anything
Bike design is evolving so you can go farther and faster
Kicks for getting faster, from race day to recovery jog
Equipment to help you get lost in the music
Inflatable SUPs are getting even better
Barriers for whatever the atmosphere dishes out
This season's best boards charge hard, but they're a blast at all speeds
Fast tint shifts, seamless lens changes, and better antifog technology mean you can focus on your line
Speed demons, air addicts, and powder hounds, meet your matches
Coats for every adventure, from sunny singletrack to frigid summits
Versatile lids that keep your noggin safe, inbounds and out
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.
Top-notch tunes need equipment to match
Comfortable, technical, light鈥攕leep systems for every season
Superior lodgings for weekend jaunts and extended outings
Keep moving in all conditions
Kicks to keep feet fresh no matter what your mileage
Shades that鈥檒l protect your eyes and turn heads
Versatile bags to withstand your wildest journeys
Our testers loved how playful Revel's Rascal was and how it provided confidence in any terrain
State-of-the-art protection, minus that clamped-down feeling
Versatility reigns as decks with inventive shapes push performance to the edge
The season鈥檚 top performers from our ski test in Steamboat, Colorado, do everything you want them to, no matter what the conditions
Two newcomers shake things up, while a couple of old hands succeed with clever tech
Turns out performance and eco-friendliness can play nice together
Enter to win the gear we love most this season
Audio gear you鈥檒l find any excuse to use
A space-age-looking inflatable with versatility to spare leads this year鈥檚 picks
As the all-road market booms, bikes are becoming more capable and more niche
Paying top dollar isn't always an option, but that doesn't mean you need to skimp on quality
In the year of the long-travel 29er, the Ripmo's smooth ride and ability to handle any terrain with ease make it king of the mountain
Turns out big wheels and deep suspension play nice together
Watch to see why the Orbea Gain e-bike came out on top as our testers' favorite roadie for 2019
With a new year and new gear right around the corner, it's time to take a look back at our favorite products from the past 12 months
A complete revamp of a classic leads the cream of the crop from our test in Snowbird, Utah
Sack out in something snug, breathable, and packable
