

Jakob Schiller
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The unique 1UP carrier protects bikes better than any rack Ive ever usedand its a thing of beauty
Our lead tester found the Suunto Race the perfect balance of price and functionality
A midlayer is the most important piece of gear for active winter sports. We found our favorites for skiing, hiking, running, and cycling.
We tested a dozen smartwatches for months, over thousands of miles and hundreds of workouts, to find the best for tracking your activities
Meet the BFGoodrich KO3. Heres what you need to know.
Dont stress about what to get your fitness-obsessed friendweve got you covered
From a portable monocular to our award-winning skis, these are some of the best gifts for your outdoorsy friends and family members.
Have a travel-obsessed loved one? These are the gifts for them.
Top gift ideas for the active adventurer who always looks good while doing it
Geek out on cutting-edge audio, camping, and communication tech dialed for outdoor adventure
The new Messenger Plus device lets you send photos, voice messages, and much longer texts to family and rescuers
Innovative new features make the phone even more powerful at capturing professional photos and video
The new iPhone 16 comes with smart camera upgrades and important new health features. We get an improved Apple Watch and AirPods. But theres no Ultra Watch 3, unfortunately.
Insider tips to make sure you get the right camera to capture your adventures
Weve been on a quest to find innovative gear that will make your daily run that much better
Celebrate America, get that cooler (and tent, and jacket) youve always wanted
Capture your adventures in detail-rich photos with these fully featured cameras
Nine testers sweated in more than 50 summer workout shirts, shorts, hats, and accessories. These six came out on top.
Sonys new A7CII is a full-frame powerhouse in a small package
These are the smart innovations we drooled over at the annual overland gathering
Snow Peak camping equipment encourages a relaxed approach to spending time outside
The pre-internet decade is having a nostalgic moment, and I couldnt be happier
The Patagonia Retro Pile fleece, which has been in the line for 36 years, continues to be popular from city streets to mountain peaks
Or any of these other really nice stocking stuffers
Gifts that last so long you can pass them on to your kids
After testing hundreds of products over the years, these stand out for being absolutely gorgeous
Layering is important on ordinary days, not just when youre out adventuring
We tested a handful of these fat-tire e-bikes on dirt and pavement and immediately saw the appeal of their fun, versatile utility
We put 65 products to the test to find the best winter apparel for your workouts. Heres what stood above the rest.
Heres what you need to stay warm, comfy, and stylish while hanging out in the parking lot post-ski
Plan on wearing this smartly designed merino top for the next six months straight
Five boots to keep your feet warm, dry, and planted
The Apple Watch Ultra update makes this everyday adventure toolonly slightly better, but its still the best sports watch for the weekend warrior
If you want to print phone pictures worth hanging on your walls, the new iPhone 15 might be for you
High-end bibs will literally save your ass
Fixed-length lenses offer higher-quality glass and wider apertures, but theyll also train you to become a more talented photographer
The Atacamas low-maintenance durability and comfort makes me overlook its clunky appearance
With everything stored in an expandable truck-bed drawer, you can get straight to cooking
Children are rough on gear. Quality shoes are a worthy investment.
Simple and versatile rolltop bags make travel easy
This bulletproof, bear-spraying, drone-launching trailer is all the proof you need
Here are the builds we drooled over while combing the overlander gatherings show space and parking lots
Were living in the golden age of digital image making
The unique design deploys in seconds and doesnt require poles or guy wires, making it one of my most-used pieces of overland gear
The metal Bivo Trio bottle excels at keeping fluids cold, but Im not ready to ditch all my plastic bike bottles
Made by Smith, his large-lens Pursuit shades are ideal for skiing, cycling, running, and nearly every other outdoor activity you can imagine
Ten situations where my powerful pocket flashlight has been just what I needed
After learning that length is indeed equal to warmth, I now wear a parka for everything but backcountry activities
Youll have a new challenge and it will give you a new way to see your local hill
My other boots are gathering dust since I started wearing Blundstones Thermal Chelsea Boots
It feels silly to be obsessed with a pair of pants, but Proofs Rovers are really that good
After having my butt saved numerous times by a trekking pole, I now make sure to always pack one in my backcountry kit
Ask yourself these key questions to choose the right ski shell for you
From beanies to toe warmers, here's the best cycling kit for cold-weather commutes
After enduring a wet, cold hunting trip, Im going to make a versatile, ultra-lightweight shelter an essential piece of my backpacking kit
Should the Yonder replace your Nalgene?
Cotton isnt for the backcountry, but it has a spot everywhere else
Garmin's new small satellite communication tool is simpler, but it's their new app that makes the real difference
The Ultras battery life doesnt measure up to that of other top-end adventure watches, but it still has plenty to offer
Weve always wondered how Flylow thinks up its out-of-bounds namesso we called up the owner and asked
A new gear store in Santa Fe reminds me why small, locally owned retailers are still important
These boots are the only ones youll need all winter long
Thanks to advances in everything from noise cancellation to battery life, theyre my go-to for long runs, long meetings, and long flights
New webbing straps made by a company called Austere offer a tight-cinching alternative when you need to tie things down
Thanks to a new emergency SOS feature and significantly improved camera, Apples latest version of the iPhone is a great piece of gear for those of us who spend a lot of time outside
The Ultra gets a titanium case, sapphire face, significantly better battery life, and better GPS and off-grid route-tracking features, making it a much more robust backcountry tool
Need to haul a bunch of gear? These devices make it easy.
Is the P羹rTrek pole-filter mashup a brilliant idea or a Frankensteinian mess?
As overlanding has exploded in popularity, these companies come up with increasingly inventive camping gadgets
We tracked down everything from old-school DIY projects to cutting-edge all-electric builds
Dads come in all varieties. One of 窪蹋勛圖厙s gear dads has the perfect Fathers Day gift idea for each.
After months of testing, its proven to be everything I need for adventuring. And then some.
The best gear for capturing your adventures
Spring comes in like a lion. This gear will help.
The professional skier says long grips help him save energy and avoid injury in the backcountry
The versatile top is a timeless classic. These are our current favorites.
The companys newest flagship timepiece promises astounding battery life as well as efficient solar charging, and it comes with a flashlight
More than just stocking stuffers, these nine outdoor gifts may make the day
Heres what were wearing
Yes, this flannel is expensive. But judging by its effect on our writers, its worth every penny.