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She's one of the world's best cyclists, and she has her routine dialed
The essentials this snowboarding pro will bring to the Olympic Village to help her perform at her best
We put together this list of seven essentials for keeping the groove going no matter where you are
Eight packable products that make workouts on the road as easy as room service
Because No-Shave November is the best time to start growing your beard
The ultrarunner and endurance coach鈥檚 must-haves for the trail and life
We put together a full no-compromise setup for under $2,000
Gleich, a professional ski mountaineer, spends a lot of time on the road. Here's the gear she always brings along.
It's rare for a product to stand the test of time, but these seven items are as good as they ever were
The writer and activist's nighttime essentials
Most gear evolves step by step. With this stuff, it鈥檚 by leaps and bounds.
A little hands-on experience is a much better performance investment than that tempting new upgrade or those mind-numbing hill repeats
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.
Seven items that the Mystery Ranch founder always has on the trail
From apparel to accessories, this gear will make sure your time on the water is well-spent
The Medium Duffel ($425) is one of 17 products that Filson recently launched in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service. The 20-liter bag is made in Filson鈥檚 Seattle factory, with weather-resistant twill and bridle leather. It meets all airline carry-on requirements.聽 The goal of the partnership is…
It takes more than a pack of toothpicks to feel fresh and clean on the road
The hive mind weighs in on what to buy
Get maximum protection鈥攁nd avoid nasty chemicals鈥攚ith these eight natural sunscreens
Tried-and-true tools to make riding to work a lot more comfortable
Still don't know what to get dad? We've got you covered.
We tested a handful of heat-beating options to keep you playing outside this summer, no matter how high temperatures rise
It's not just marketing hype. With this stuff under his arms, our writer found he could go a full 72 hours and not piss off the people next to him on the bus.
Oversize tires are the best thing to happen to trail riding in years
An Italian Leather Wallet That's as Handsome as it is Simple
This backpack is essentially three packs in one
The company's first track spikes blast through turns like no other
We'll forgive you for leaving these pieces of gear at home鈥攅ven though you shouldn't
A spiffy commuting shell lets you wear your pride on your sleeve鈥攍iterally
Start smoking the pork before the lifts close to ensure a thorough cook.
How the invisible hand of climate change will shake up your coat rack
The best planks from 国产吃瓜黑料's annual test in Snowbird, Utah, are engineered for big fun.
The days are getting shorter. Here's the best gear to brighten your path.
Forget about counting reps in your head. This clever jump rope uses embedded LEDs to project that number in front of you.
The ski world is going all in on high-tech safety gear, packing more features into smaller packages.
Gear to keep you moving through the unpredictable spring months
Upstart companies are offering to ship customers primo boxes of hand-selected outdoor tool and toys
Do you long for a remote, snowbound cabin with a real wood-burning stove and flannel on the bed? So do we. This is the gear you need to look the part when the dream becomes a reality.
Eight tools to maintain fitness during the cold, dark winter days
Take on whatever Mother Nature throws your way
A stately machine that鈥檚 fit for a king鈥攐r a conniving president
One day our computers will revolt. Until then, they鈥檙e making our mountain bikes ride better than ever.
The all-American Vintage Overland is custom-made for you to beat the ever living hell out of it
Perfect for shooting mind-bogglingly clear footage in hard-to-reach spots
The best new next-to-skin layers for a ramblin鈥 man
Pedaling to work is a lot more fun with the right setup
Step into summer with the season鈥檚 best shoes
6 packable products for the tiniest of city apartments
Hiking boots get a long-overdue dose of style.
There's a new brand in town. Does its dehydrated food stack up to鈥攐r shrivel before鈥攊ts rivals?
You're overworked, overstressed, and overconnected. But don't worry. We're here to help.
Studies and experts suggest that nasal strips like Breathe Right don鈥檛 improve athletic performance in adults in any measure鈥攏o improved VO2 max, ventilation, maximal work rate, lactate threshold, or lowered ratings of perceived exertion. And it appears the same goes for horses. 鈥淓quine nasal…
Some good foods contains natural SPF鈥攁nd you should be eating more of them
From long flights to backpacking treks, one of the ugly universal truths of travel is a condition known as stanky bottom. Toilet paper is no match for this. In fact, it often exacerbates the problem, causing chafing and other issues. When stanky bottom strikes鈥攁nd strike it will鈥攜ou鈥檙e going to need…