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Ditching gas from the chainsaw equation never felt so good
We polled an all-star team of experts and adventurers to put together our new rules of travel鈥攁ll the airfare tips and digital tricks that make getting out there easier than ever.
There's a six-pack of cold ones waiting for you at base camp. The only problem? No bottle opener. Thankfully, we're here to help.
Yeah, some of this is pretty obvious. But it's also just what you need to hear.
Suddenly your indoor trainer rides got a helluva lot more interesting.
The world's first smart soccer ball will fan your World Cup fever鈥攁nd make you want to get back out on the pitch.
After its hugely successful IPO Thursday, there's no doubt that GoPro is on fire right now. But the company faces some big challenges鈥攊ncluding whether it can make money as a media company鈥攖hat it needs to figure out in a hurry.
Planning to ride your bike across the country? Leave the traditional tent at home.
Brew your own craft beer with the click of a mouse.
While you can find headlamps that cost less than $20, you鈥檙e likely better served by jumping up to the $40 range. The extra investment will get you a sturdier light that will last longer and work better than its cheap counterparts鈥攁nd it won鈥檛 fail suddenly in the field. So without…
Seven men want to share a few thousand pieces of gear with the world. And they need your help.
How to design an energy-efficient getaway in the most remote places on the planet.
We鈥檙e as excited about the proposal to develop solar roadways as anyone. The only problem? They won鈥檛 work.
The tech company introduced new operating systems for its computers and mobile devices Monday鈥攁nd we think it鈥檚 been taking notes from us.
This is the Kickstarter campaign all runners should be backing.
Three panes of glass separate you from a 1,000-foot fall. And they start cracking, which is what happened to Willis Tower visitors Wednesday. Terrifying, yes. But dangerous? Not exactly.
Three entrepreneurs envision a future of shared outdoor equipment. And while the project is barely off the ground, their idea could change how we buy and sell gear.
None of the products on this list are necessary for a good time. But hey, partying itself is about indulgence. And if you鈥檙e already indulging, why not enjoy it all the more with these six pieces of summer gear?聽 Miir Growler ($60) Miir makes you…
鈥楾is the season for car camping and barbequing, which means grilled burgers, sunny days, and (hopefully) cold beer. But to keep your beverage of choice chilled, you鈥檒l need a cooler that can withstand the heat. We reviewed four mini coolers鈥攅ach 10 liters or smaller and each packed with a six-pack鈥攖o…
When it comes to rebuilding humans, we're kicking ass, and that's good news for injured athletes.
For years, I used to test how far I could go on day trips without eating. I don’t know if it was some unexplainable machismo or just laziness, but that mindset changed about six months ago. I鈥檇 gone on a four-hour run with an empty stomach and no food in…
It鈥檚 tough to tell how trustworthy a piece of gear is going to be when you first buy it. In fact, the only way to actually test your equipment鈥檚 longevity is to, well, test it. Thoroughly. So instead of having you, dear reader, put your gear through the ringer in…
With the launch of Strava Metro, the Bay Area-based online fitness company hopes to become an advocate for its users.
GPS locator SPOT launched in 2007鈥攁nd has already notched 3,000 rescues
Five DEET-free options to fend off bugs this summer
Yes, I write about gear for a living, I have access to the most sophisticated toys and tools in the outdoor world, and I鈥檓 constantly geeking out over tech details. But I鈥檓 keenly aware of the fact that the gear does not make the athlete. I was a much better…
Yes, the devices can be valuable training aids when properly employed, but they鈥檙e hardly the essential tools some athletes make them out to be.
From ultrathin condoms to high-tech women's skis, the world's strongest and lightest material has almost limitless possibilities. But the real breakthroughs so far have come in the world of sports.
There's a group of people who believe that in a world of extreme natural disasters, being ready for any catastrophe is more than just a precaution. It鈥檚 practical.聽
All your technology鈥攆rom GoPro to GPS鈥攊s useless in the backcountry once the batteries die. And that鈥檚 when these six sun-powered chargers come into play.
Despite their ubiquity, fitness trackers have yet to earn their place in the professional ranks鈥攐r deserve a spot on your wrist.
Google Glass and World Wildlife Fund team up to save the rhino
The chemistry-led quest to create the world鈥檚 best super chalk blends for climbers and weight lifters
A new era of super-fast charging is on the horizon, and that could mean outdoor tech that lasts longer and goes farther.
Bikes, boats, and boards have started coming off a printer rather than an assembly line. And that could mean better, less expensive gear for you.
The computer company plans to revolutionize how we work out, and it has the hardware (or at least the patents) to prove it.
Are you ready to watch this week's "Game of Thrones" season premier surrounded by nature?
A personal robotic lawn mower that runs on the grass it cuts
Don鈥檛 let giardiasis turn you into a weak, dehydrated mess
New technology lets people go adventuring with a tablet at their side.
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. 聽聽 Larsen carries an SOS…
We all know the saying. It鈥檚 the thought that counts on Valentine鈥檚 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鈥檚 the experience you have with your loved one that makes the holiday special.
I know. It鈥檚 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鈥檚 your first line of defense when it comes to wicking sweat…
We鈥檙e always on the lookout for bold designs while walking the aisles at Outdoor Retailer, the outdoor industry鈥檚 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鈥檒l see how…
There was definitely some very expensive gear on display at this year鈥檚 Outdoor Retailer. I strolled by one parka that was beautiful, functional, breathable, and would protect you in virtually any weather鈥攆or only $900. So while extremely high-end gear is fun to talk about and often what we focus on…
The country's national parks aren't bastions of wild serenity. After all, there were more than 3,700 violent crimes in 2013 alone. But how much protection is too much?
Transceivers work well, but are costly. Apps may offer a cheaper alternative.
The Black Diamond pack that promises to set a new standard for avalanche survival gear
I work on trails to help my local mountaineering club. Is there anything light enough to carry along in my backpack?
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear from Outdoor Retailer's 2013 Winter Show, including the Leatherman Hail.
FalconGuides just announced the first 12 titles in a new line of interactive outdoor guides the company developed in partnership with Inkling, a platform for interactive learning. For the price of the download, readers get expert content optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Web, with…
When it comes to holiday giving, you should never have to choose. This year, our editors have pulled together 68 perfect ideas鈥攑riced from $4 to $50,000鈥攇uaranteed to make anyone on your list feel like a million bucks.
Historically, installing chains on your car to get over a mountain pass has been an awful task. Nearly always it involves crawling around under your car, usually in the middle of a storm or in deep and cold snow drifts, freezing your hands off. It's typically wet, cold, miserable, and…
In many cultures, your life depends on your knife. A knife is the tool you use to prepare food, hunt and dress animals, work skins, cut firewood, clear brush and vegetation. In southern cultures that knife is a often a machete. In northern Europe, the indigenous…
First things first: your pack will be heavier. You鈥檒l be packing more food, fuel, and layers. As for shelter, if you鈥檙e not expecting high winds or heavy snowfall, you probably don鈥檛 need to upgrade to a four-season tent; a sturdy (read: not ultralight or mostly mesh) three-season model should see you through.
It makes no difference to Mother Nature whether you鈥檙e 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.
You鈥檙e late getting home from work, and your buddy will be over in 10 to pick you up for the epic mountain bike ride you鈥檝e been scheming all summer. You still need to get dressed, but you also need to find your wrenches, chain tool, patch kit,…
Whether you鈥檙e night riding, hiking, skiing, cooking or just rummaging around your tent, a bright and long-lasting lamp can make a big difference between loving the great outdoors and cursing it. Light and Motion鈥檚 new USB-rechargeable Solite 250 will help you choose the former.