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The Selby Folsom is wildly useful and beautiful to boot
Posting shots of my kids skiing, camping, and playing outside is good for my brand as an adventure writer. And there's nothing wrong with that.
The Proof Rover pants finally find a balance between durability and comfort
Style and capability, all in one pretty fun package
How do the cameras stack up? It all depends on your adventures.
Our 7 favorite scents for men who prefer ski boots to a suit jacket
The XR is essentially just as good as its pricier, more feature-rich sibling
I鈥檝e turned into a gym rat, and I鈥檓 proud of it
During the winter, these digit protectors will come in handy more often than you think
Racking up all the best ways to carry and store your winter cargo
Colder temps mean we get to bust out of favorite boots, jackets, and accessories
Taking photos the old-fashioned way will make you better
It not only illuminates your path but also projects a laser bike image on the ground to make sure drivers see you coming
Whether for Instagram or the mantelpiece, these shooters capture your escapades best
For a parking lot party unlike any you鈥檒l find at a football stadium
The only shoe that can truly stand up to my rambunctious children
Don鈥檛 look like a tourist with this thoughtfully designed gear
The ABR E-Z Deflator is the cheapest, easiest way to improve your ride off-road
The right products and five extra minutes can make a big difference
Investing in the right truck is good. Investing in some quality add-ons is even better. (Spoiler alert: It's not gonna be cheap.)
Just as with mountain biking, it's important to pick the most efficient, safest way through technical terrain
You know those Jeeps you see with "Rubicon" printed across the hood? They're named after the Rubicon Trail, a 22-mile route through the Sierra Nevada outside Lake Tahoe that's chock-full of some of the most technical, beautiful off-road driving in the country.
It comes down to better organization, capacity, and accessibility
They're comfy, look good, and will last a decade. But we bet you knew all that already.
Our gear contributor's tried-and-true weekend wardrobe
Tools to keep your beer cold and your gear organized
Each year, Flagstaff, Arizona, turns into an overlanding mecca for a weekend. Last week I set out in search of the sweetest, most eye-catching vehicles at the event. They weren't hard to find.
The best new way to organize your gear
It鈥檚 time to trade that puffy for a short-sleeved shirt and floral-patterned shoes
It's 50 percent lighter than traditional cast iron skillets
Thoughtful design and technical chops are not mutually exclusive
If I could only have one pair of shoes, this would be it
This jacket is knit from recycled polyester "yarn," making it dump heat better than its competitors
Because men's style doesn鈥檛 have to be expensive
The Utah-based ski company claims its new "glide treatment" will make your skis slippery for life. We tested it and came away impressed.
How the Pixel 2 improves on the search giant鈥檚 original smartphone release
With one of these on the back your truck, you can camp in ultimate comfort even in the most off-the-grid spots
Thanks to new software, your #roadtrip photos are going to get a lot better
To see more than just paved roads and parking lots, a new breed of explorers are taking a cue from the Aussies
We spoke with Patagonia's Worn Wear crew about the tools they use to keep stuff looking good and working well for decades
When you think San Francisco, you think tech companies. But the city is also chock-full of outdoor brands building high-end gear right next to the bay. From bikes to bags to boards, here are six of our favorites.
11 tested products to navigate the streets in style and comfort
Each March, 国产吃瓜黑料 and Backcountry team up to test next season鈥檚 backcountry skis, boots, and bindings, the best of which end up in each magazine鈥檚 winter Buyer鈥檚 Guide
Start smoking the pork before the lifts close to ensure a thorough cook.
Presenting 11 tested (and totally excessive) parts for the dream ride
Yes, we should limit how much time our kids spend in front of screens, but we're going about it the wrong way
The new Pixel delivers a top-notch shooter that takes crisp photos, high-res video, and that can go toe to toe with Apple's iPhone
No beer beer cap is too tough for this burly, Yeti-designed bottle opener.
It's to be the best small, lightweight camera you can get for the money, ideal for shooting outdoor adventures when you don鈥檛 want to lug around pounds of heavy equipment.
Last week, I flew down to Chile to spend a week at Ski Portillo, arguably South America鈥檚 most iconic ski area. Surrounded by tall Andean peaks, sitting next to the much-photographed Laguna del Inca, and home to the iconic Super C Couloir, it鈥檚 a bucket-list spot for many of us in North America who are not-so-patiently awaiting the return of winter.
It鈥檚 wildfire season in the West, and we鈥檝e seen a lot of terrifying and dismaying scorched-earth photos, but none that are quite as stunning as Stuart Palley鈥檚. The 28-year-old photographer, based in Newport Beach, California, has spent much of the summer chasing that state鈥檚 drought-fed blazes and shooting hard-working hotshot crews, gut-wrenching property destruction, and night shots that are just as eerie as they are beautiful. To find out more about how Palley works, we caught up with him late last week while he was coming back from the Blue Cut Fire near his home.
More technical gear is being built in the U.S., but companies are scrambling to find talent who can sew
A techy update to the retro-awesome Polaroid
Some academics argue that picture taking enhances rather than ruins moments. I couldn't agree more.
Rooftop camping just got even more convenient, thanks to this sleek hardshell design
We all know smartphones make convenient picture-takers. But they鈥檝e finally gotten so good that you won鈥檛 regret leaving your big camera at home.