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Forget the hatchet—the Buck Compadre Froe has your camp wood-processing needs covered
From summer heat to deep snow, here's a practical and affordable list of things you need
After nearly a month of testing in Alaska and Yosemite, the shelter can best be described as a guilty pleasure
The new iPhone is an even better camera for people who want to adventure outside
An ideal quilt for summer and fall in the Mountain West
The biggest sale of the year is happening now through July 16 on Amazon
We just wrapped up reviewing a batch of the best upcoming models at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado. Here's how it went down.
Yes, we used our expert knowledge to rank fictional equipment
This $18 piece of gear will hold a shower beer, a shower LaCroix, or even a shower coffee
The best leashes and harnesses for logging miles with your pup, tested and reviewed.
Our new site section makes shopping for killer-value gear even easier
The Christensen Arms Ridgeline is high-tech, lightweight, and, paired with a Maven RS.1 scope, reasonably affordable
First looks, analysis, and interviews, all delivered from our team at Winter OR
The free soloist hopes that these four books will teach you something about the world
(Courtesy Dish by Duer) Dish by Duer Adaptive Denim High-Rise Skinny Jeans ($119) The stretchy and comfortable Dish by Duer Adaptive Denim High-Rise Skinny jeans utilize Coolmax fibers, which boost the denim’s insulation but also breathe and wick moisture from the skin. Buy Now (Courtesy…
Like fiberglass origami, it snaps together for cooking and folds down to a small square when it’s time to hit the trail
It’s allegedly as strong as a typical cycling lid, but it looks like a baseball cap and squishes down to the size of a water bottle
The 42-liter pack stood up to more than a week in Yosemite's backcountry
The Ranger and Scout are designed to bring the trademark Traeger cooking experience to the campground
In February, we put more than 250 pairs of next winter's skis through their paces at Snowbird, Utah. We're talking 18 testers, three days, and a total of 1.5 million vertical feet. Find out which planks rose to the top in the Winter Buyer's Guide, which hits newsstands in October. In the meantime, let photographer Lee Cohen take you through the test.
A long-travel 29-inch sled that handles like a peppy short-travel trail machine? We’ve heard it before, but Marin has a new, compelling entry.
Sixteen years and eight iterations in, this boot is a solid hiker that feels an awful lot like a trail runner
Need fuel for your fireplace or home stove? Swing away.
One of the products we are most excited about this year is the new hiking boot from Tecnica, which uses a heat molding process to custom fit each pair of boots.
We are highlighting five awesome items from Outdoor Retailer that cost $25 or less.
The Spare Tire BBQ Grate from Front Runner is no-frills, affordable, and mounts easily to your truck's rear spare tire.
We loved testing the new Nissan Titan 4X, a burly V.8 that is fully ready for rugged roads but also comfortable and roomy for the everyday drive.
Men, listen up: If you haven’t switched to Saxx, you’re doing it wrong
Watch to get a tour and see what we love about this budget-friendly, lightweight teardrop trailer.
The Ottolock is a fraction of the weight of a U-Lock but far stronger than a cable lock, making it the perfect solution for quick bike rides around town.
We’re always on the hunt for great camp cookware setups, and Stanley’s Base Camp Cook Set raises the bar.
The Eureka Gonzo Grill is one of our favorite all-in-one cook systems that we’ve tested.
Never let a noisy engine or a crying baby get between you and Elvis Costello
We didn't think it was possible, but Trek made its all-mountain machine even better
To find out, I kept one on nonstop for more than a week
The best adventures are too wet, dirty, and cumbersome to contain—unless you've got the right luggage
Patagonia nailed the details on their first sleeping bag, from the bivy-friendly front zipper to the roomy footbox and ethically sourced down.
Full-suspension 29+ mountain bikes might very well be the next hottest, totally niche thing
We pitted a $30 Stanley against three less-pricey competitors to find out
Thule’s soon-to-be-released RoundTrip Ski Bag nails the details and has some game-changing features that make it one of the most user-friendly ski bags we’ve seen.
Vests are the Swiss Army knives of layering. They work in summer and winter, in town and on the mountain, for early morning dawn patrols and out for dinner. Here are six of our favorites.
The new Dynastar Speed Zone 12 TI stood out for its innovative sidewall construction and ability to rip down groomers at high speeds.
Last December, 15 testers gathered for the annual ϳԹ Magazine Bike Test, in which we select the rising crop of the coming year’s bikes and ride the bejeezus out of them to determine which are the most promising.
The DPS Wailer 106 and Zelda 106 were standouts at our ski test, handling everything from groomers to tree runs with ease.
The wireless Rumpl Puffe- wants to warm up your next camping trip
Start smoking the pork before the lifts close to ensure a thorough cook.
There's no better piece of insulation for winter riding
GoPro's Grip is an essential addition to your video kit
Watch to find out what we loved about the latest iteration of Rossignol's Experience 88.
The 1DX Mark II is a pro-caliber workhorse with several upgrades that make nailing the perfect action shot much easier
We were excited to test out the Atomic Backland 109 skis, and they didn’t disappoint. We loved the tapered tips and fun performance in fresh powder.
The La Sportiva Vapor Float skis are incredibly light and proved ideal for touring and powder skiing.
Scorchingly fast, silly light, and more affordable than the competition, this might just be the finest race bike for the money
The first iteration of this whip defined the 29er genre. Can the redesign do that same for 27.5+ bikes?
The best planks from ϳԹ's annual test in Snowbird, Utah, are engineered for big fun.
The Arizona-based brand just built the do-everything, plus-size trail bike.
If you shoot skiing or other fast-action sports for a living, you're going to want this camera
The Swedish brand releases a 2017 helmet and lots of apparel options for XC racers
Jerseys and shorts for technical, steep, big-mountain riding
A smart sports watch or a sporty smartwatch? The M600 may just be the best of both worlds.
The Firebelly trail quilt from Kammok is versatility defined. The traditional bed quilt transforms into a sleeping bag thanks to drawcords that create a cozy footbox and snaps that keep you snug. Watch to find out why ϳԹ's online gear editor Jakob Schiller plans…
With Specialized’s new Turbo Levo FSR Comp 6Fattie, the e-mountain bike has finally come of age
Watch to find out what our online gear editor Jakob Schiller loves about these lightweight performance frames.
We went on a hunt for the best all-weather backpacks that will protect our gear and look sharp at the office.
Kitsbow blends style and function with their new King Ridge Windbreaker.
The new POC Tectal helmet brings us backcountry search and rescue technology.
The new Arc’teryx Voltair Avalanche Airbag will be a game changer for backcountry skiing and riding
After spending two months with the gear before its official mid-February launch, here’s why we've found it to be the best fitness-tracking system on the market
Almost as good as our Gear of the Year winner—for $350 less
An in-depth look at our favorite all-mountain ski of the year
Behold the epitome of the new fat bike: fast, fun, and astonishingly light
A new tool from Germany threatens to out-useful MacGyver's pocket knife