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Last fall, ϳԹ partnered with University of Colorado Denver to open a state-of-the-art gear-testing lab. Now, it’s finally open for business—and poised to upend the gear-testing world.
The latest wearables have gotten much more accurate at logging our Zzzs. Too bad researchers haven’t figured out how we should use the data.
Of the free AI tools I tried, results were middling, and some were befuddling. But one does have potential.
Our Dear Gear columnist breaks down the benefits—and potential downsides—of buying a super shoe
The new Messenger Plus device lets you send photos, voice messages, and much longer texts to family and rescuers
The new iPhone 16 comes with smart camera upgrades and important new health features. We get an improved Apple Watch and AirPods. But there’s no Ultra Watch 3, unfortunately.
Emojis are silly. But sometimes something silly gets lodged in your brain and you can’t stop thinking about it. Recently, reporter Meg Duff noticed that her phone was mis-classifying a handful of animal emojis, and an internet rabbit hole turned into a headphones smiley face.
After a remarkable 20-year stretch as a journalist, Don Katz switched hats and created one of the most successful tech and media startups of all time. Here he talks about how a love of words fueled his ambitions in both professional pursuits.
What’s stranger than a story about people stuffing ferrets down their pants? How about that story leading the writer to create one of the largest, most successful digital media companies, ever
Brendan Leonard, the author and illustrator behind the beloved Semi-Rad blog, explains his process
Plenty of North American brands make high-performance outdoor gear. But the leaders of these seven companies are taking it further—with quality craftsmanship, thoughtful designs, and artistic flair—to create products that are also works of functional art.
It’s like mansplaining, but about gear. And yes, it’s just as annoying.
The 1,000 Hours ϳԹ challenge wants to encourage kids to spend more time outside. But what about those of us who don’t have easy access to nature?
The forecasting behemoth Surfline redefined the art of scoring waves. But some say it’s to blame for increasingly crowded breaks and a pervasive fear of missing out.
Here’s the gear that helped us start 2024 off right
We tested 20 new products on trails, treadmills, and trains to find the best earbuds and headphones for every listener and budget
We Loved the Classic Look of These Earbuds from Marshall. Then We Were Wowed by Their Sound Quality.
The Marshall Motif II ANC earbuds made us feel like we were inside a recording studio
AI is improving with hyperspeed sophistication. Can it prepare you for the most beloved marathon in the world?
Swarovski Optik just unveiled the world’s first set of smart binoculars. Our correspondent got to test them, and the results are groundbreaking.
In the form of a handy little email, or a push notification, anything to remind me that I’m not heading too quickly toward the afterlife just yet
The gear that made our days in the transition season seamless
Forget about the ping-pong table. Workers today want three-day weekends, unlimited paid time off, reoccurring mental-health breaks, and other perks aimed at work-life balance. These are the companies that have gone above and beyond to keep their employees happy, while also encouraging them to pursue their outdoor passions.
The ordeal is a reminder to value your own situational awareness over what Big Tech may tell you about a trail
Mouth-watering presents for your tech-savvy loved ones
With snazzy earpieces and screen-toggling app innovations, the largest marathon in the world has never been more tech-forward and spectator-friendly
Not all super shoes boost performance equally, and slower runners may not see the same benefits as faster ones
All the digital training data in the world may not tell you whether your workout was any good
Our writer tested five e-bikes in the field and on a test track to find out what works best
If you want to print phone pictures worth hanging on your walls, the new iPhone 15 might be for you
Artificial light makes it impossible for most people in North America to see the Milky Way. But we don’t have to live like this.
Backpacker editor Zoe Gates sets off to discover if chatbots are the solution to our trip-planning woes
Modern gadgets tell us more about our physiology and recovery needs than ever before, but how might this constant data bath might actually work against our training?
This avid runner wore his GPS watch 24 hours a day for one month, performing every single workout it suggested
Jean-Luc Diard, cofounder of Hoka, has been innovating in the outdoor world for decades, and he’s not done yet
Here’s a look at the gear, tech, media, and general miscellany our ϳԹ Run editors loved last month
These humble blue straps may have been designed for rafting, but their utility is (almost) as limitless as your imagination
Our ϳԹ experts examine the internet drama and nasty comments about this week’s Titan submersible catastrophe
What storytelling around running can tell us about where the sport is headed
The features include new metrics for cyclists, improved cellular access data for hikers, and mood tracking for wellness enthusiasts
We traveled to Los Angeles to Strava’s exclusive event of panels and announcements. Here were some of the essential things we learned about where the tech giant is headed.
We crunched the numbers from hundreds of thousands of Strava uploads, to see how athletes running in different marathons train differently, and why the Boston field is so speedy
Real-time video coverage of ultrarunning events is becoming increasingly sophisticated. Is that a good thing?
With ZOLEO, you can be off-grid without being out of touch
An argument in favor of catching sunrises, running errands, and talking with your friends face-to-face
So-called “augmented feedback” can offer both information and motivation. A new study tries to separate the effects.
Discover stories from Backpacker, ϳԹ Online, Clean Eating, Climbing, and other brands across the ϳԹ Network
The latest technology from Iridium keeps execs and entrepreneurs online in the most remote parts of the world
Great news: you can now explore our entire network, taste-test everything, and easily share stories you love
After suffering a brutal accident while on a kite-skiing expedition expedition in Patagonia, Jim Harris’s painstaking recovery took a sudden leap forward when he had an experience with magic mushrooms
The activity tracking company received criticism after raising fees based on a user’s region, billing type, and date of signup
Whether you’re determined to embrace a healthier diet or finally ride that mountain bike you bought during the pandemic, wellness-focused getaways can help bring those good intentions to fruition. Here are awesome travel-focused ideas designed to do just that.
Sure, everyone has a light on their phone, but preparedness nerds, we need something more
After years of infinite scrolling, it was time for a drastic intervention
Reliable weather apps are crucial for summer adventure-planning, so we spent a month testing dozens to find the best ones
A global leader in energy innovation, Jackery is building a more sustainable future with affordable solar power that goes anywhere
For the gearhead in your life, here are our editor’s top picks for the runner who is technologically inclined
Garmin's new small satellite communication tool is simpler, but it's their new app that makes the real difference
Join Run Intel to have your GPS watch generate ultra-specific email updates based on your running activities and goals
Make your loved ones’ lives easier with these cutting-edge products
In a post-pandemic world, workers are demanding remote flexibility, more time off, and generous health benefits. These are the companies meeting that bar and more, while encouraging their employees to live an active lifestyle and allowing them to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Travel to earth’s final frontiers is more possible than ever before, with exciting plans on the horizon. The question today isn’t whether you can actually get there anymore, but whether you can afford it.
Bikes today perform better than ever, but many are too sophisticated for home mechanics. What’s being lost?
Smart upgrades remove most of the frustrations with previous generations of the ubiquitous action camera
Will the iPhone eventually do to personal locator beacons what it did to digital cameras?
Whatever your reason for considering an EV—your wallet, the environment, or practicality—adding an e-bike is a far better choice than replacing your current car
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
Behold, direct satellite-to-phone connectivity “anywhere you can see the sky”
If you don’t want your phone to ring, just turn it off
Less time digging through bags means more time nailing the perfect shot
The Outerverse Passport will offer up exclusive NFTs, including invites to special dinners and events with Biju
With fabrics created from alga, graphene, and copper, and hoodies built to last a hundred years, two British ad men are creating the apparel and gear of the future
Amid all the noise surrounding Web3, something fascinating is emerging: a new kind of immersive adventure storytelling
Doesn’t look like you’ll head back to the office any time soon—why not add some luxury to your home setup?