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Our continued fascination with the highest mountain on earth spawns a virtual reality “experience”
The e-camper features some innovative tech, but it lacks the soul of the Vanagon and the Microbus
A special line of hand-crafted boards to celebrate the iconic resort’s birthday
It’ll chew up sand dunes and four-wheel-drive roads, then get your kids safely to school
Things that make our lives easier might also be hurting us. A new class of tough designs saves the day.
It’s powered by an electric motor, but still drives like a Porsche
Our reviewer dissects the claims behind the newest crop of super clothing for the gym to find the products that actually work
A fully customizable home you can restructure at any time
Got a drone for Christmas? Cinderblocks, freezers, and sub-zero temperatures are just a few of the obstacles it might have encountered before ending up under the tree.
Pro big-mountain extreme skier Lexi DuPont has a 500-square-foot geodesic dome—complete with wooden shingles, a cow skull, and riverside hot springs.
Everything from basic bump protection to bomber cases designed to keep your Watch safe from rocks, dirt, and water
A new way to brew a cup of joe
Zach Caldwell is Vermont's homegrown ski whisperer, with the ability to almost magically divine a board's properties. Here's how he does it.
A super-cozy layer guaranteed to last three decades
Last week, Google announced it will make its maps available offline. We tested the new feature in New York and South Africa—and found the service works brilliantly.
The FAA task force released its drone-registration recommendations Monday. Every small UAV weighing more than half a pound must be registered with the agency, but the process to do so seems downright reasonable.
The first full-length mountain film to be shot entirely in 4K is no gimmick: it's a game changer for high-action, small-budget productions
The death of the cutting-edge shoe is the story of a fiercely competitive running landscape and it raises the question: Can new brands enter—and survive—in today’s market?
The 23-year-old inventor on upgradable smart jackets, Zero UI, and why the Apple Watch isn’t the future of wearables
After trying goTenna on the streets of Brooklyn, we’re convinced the Snickers-sized device is the future of off-the-grid communication and a game changer for international travelers
The coolest zero-carbon home we've ever seen
From kraut to kefir, we’ve partnered with bacteria for centuries. Now researchers are programming one strain to revolutionize gym apparel.
A machine to make homebrewing as easy as ordering a cold one at the bar
Never overcook your steak again
Sure, it would look good over the fireplace. But the bow deserves a shot in the field.
Who needs a DeLorean when you can have this truck?
Five essentials to keep you safer, and happier, on the slopes or in the city. (Zeal Optics) Zeal Optics HD2 Goggles Zeal Optics’ HD2 goggles incorporate a 170-degree high-definition camera that’s operated by a three-button control on the side of the frame, so you can discreetly capture action…
Whether you need to cut ounces or film backcountry turns, here are four items for charging hard on the slopes
The U.S. government just created our dream house and car
Who needs music when you can listen to the birds and rivers in high-def?
This month, a tiny Colorado startup will attempt a bold rescue of the nation’s mountain towns while reinventing waterproof-breathable fabrics. How? With this super-comfy hoody.
Say hello to the world's newest adventuremobile
Smarter, lighter, better-looking wearables to track your data
How the space-saving DxO One compares with a $1,000 mirrorless cameras twice its size
The $800 Forcite Alpine packs a 4K action cam, GPS, and accelerometer into its shell. You don't need all this tech in a snowsports lid. But do you want it?
Just because you’re an adult doesn’t mean you can’t play with toys
How and why the company made the jump to high performance
In the future we’ll have fitness trackers that aren’t just fancy step-counters
Power your phone and feel better about yourself with this human-powered machine
You can now ditch the phone but still accurately track your workouts, thanks to watchOS 2
When it comes to ease of use and video quality, the new UAV can't be beat
That's an astonishingly high number. What exactly does it mean?
One day our computers will revolt. Until then, they’re making our mountain bikes ride better than ever.
A resourceful, cozy escape overlooking Puget Sound
Or you can at least get around onerous fees by tethering to it when you’re abroad
Now you can truly see how you stack up versus the pros
The company's new Edge 520 computer lets you live-chase KOMs, while the Varia bike and radar system lets you know when cars are close—and alerts them to your presence
The Microdrone 3.0 will live-stream HD video and have a top speed of 50 mph
Want to buy the world’s coolest shoes? Skip the mall and reach for the phone instead.
Intel backs heads-up displays with its purchase of Recon Instruments. The likely winner of the deal? Oakley and other optics brands looking to pursue HUD technology.
The wilderness cabin just got an eco-makeover
Plan to mountain bike or run with your fancy wearable? You need this new case.
Kuai is wireless, and doesn’t need your phone to track your workout
An Austin, Texas-based company aims to demystify sports-drink hype with its new Kickstarter product.
We’ve all fantasized about dropping everything and carving out a private paradise the wilderness. Foster Huntington did exactly that.
Professional photographer Chad Copeland took a UAV to China for a National Geographic shoot. Here's what he came back with.
When filmmakers Christopher Smith and Merete Mueller set out to build a tiny house for the 2013 documentary Tiny: A Story About Living Small, they had no idea what they were doing.
Heddoko claims it can prevent injuries and improve strength training by giving wearers live feedback on their form. The tech's still in beta, but we're impressed by the prototype. CrossFitters, take note.
Oh yeah, it also edits your GoPro footage
Buy them if for no other reason than they’re pretty
It's nothing like a cycling power meter and it aims to change not only runners' physiology but their form. Which, in the end, matters much more.
It maps waves, predicts conditions, turns surfers into citizen scientists, and could be the data-collecting tool climate scientists need to study our rapidly acidifying oceans.
Whether you’re pimping out a camper or downsizing into a tiny home (maybe even with wheels!), efficient design matters. The main considerations when decorating a small space are simple: look for multi-purpose furniture; buy the best quality gear you can afford (it’ll last much longer); and banish clutter. Once you’ve nailed those basics, follow these seven tips to live large in your small home.
A successful Indiegogo campaign looks good, but does Quell actually work?
The leader in navigation is taking a second shot at action cams
But they should be. The modest-looking fitness tracker is one of the best on the market right now.
A cell phone smart enough to never grow obsolete
A new effort to add removable solar power panels to hard goods may finally make the tech indispensable for the outdoor set.
A handful of Cocoa Beach, Florida, residents want to build the world's first man-made surf arena. If they succeed, they'll bring world-class swell to the East Coast.
Forget wearables. The secret buzzword this year is “invisibles."
The power of the crowd will have more to do with the success of the device than the features it will have when it debuts.
On the chairlift, in a kayak, at the crag, we’ve all dropped our phones. This handy tether prevents the device from hitting the deck.
XensAir collects all of your data—airtime, speed, vert, distance and force—to help you become a better athlete.