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The trick to choosing the right boat? Think hard about where—and how—you'll use it.

Tools to improve backcountry adventures.

Angry hikers are setting up booby traps on popular trails to scare off cyclists. Is segregation the answer?

You know how much the ladies in your life have done for you. Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show them all they do hasn’t gone unnoticed.

The gear to make you (sleep) better in bed

An outdoor shed that costs less than $150 and a bombproof bike locker? We’ll take two!

The steeplechaser failed hard, then became a superathlete a week later—fueled by beer and burgers.

We spoke with six park rangers to find out what products they won’t leave home without.

A taste for high-end fly-fishing gear is like a taste for fine wine: an appreciation for the subtleties is extremely personal and can get pricey fast.

Six of our favorite items to keep you comfortable and visible on the road

If you want a true survival tool, look elsewhere. These are the best knives for everyday use, whether you’re backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail or car camping with the family.

Absolutely. You just need to get creative.

Think wound care and sterilization

Few things can ruin a would-be stellar trip like realizing you forgot something really important. With this guide to packing, you won't have to learn the hard way.

For (only!) $4,254

Perpetually foggy goggles are one of the few things that can ruin a precious powder day. Thankfully, two companies agree and are working to produce the world’s first anti-fog technology.

Don’t just throw money at the problem. Master layering—yes, even for summer!—and the outdoors will never be the same.

Now we can all (basically) have the car of our dreams

Your four-legged best friend can be a gear junkie too

These products aren't messing around.

How to build a high-quality quiver on a budget

The TSA might give you trouble about those compressed-gas canisters. Here's how to avoid it.

Stuff these in your pack and head out of the country with peace of mind

Break new ground in your snowsports repertoire without breaking the bank

Your pounding headache is no excuse to not get after it on the mountain.

All you need is a good shovel and some advice from a terrain-park expert.

You need only the essentials, but make sure you know what to look for

Some picks are unexpected—or downright geeky—but we'd run with any of them.

What kind of base layer should I buy: synthetic, wool, or a blend?

Barely-there shells for all kinds of conditions

Pro athletes on the gear they want to unwrap this Saturday

Durable, versatile, and just plain cool

If you spend $1,500 on a new kit, you better make sure it lasts more than a season or two

The best-looking gear from the hipster corner of Outdoor Retailer 2015

They're more important than you think, and high-quality options are plentiful

Six products to make the most of hero snow

The coolest, most high-tech solution to goggle fog we've seen

Turn any backpack into an avalanche airbag system

Coming to a store near you this fall

The brainchild of pro ultrarunner Mike Foote, this sleeveless running jacket offers more protection than a vest and packs down to about the size of a Clif Bar.

The experts of light and fast branch out with a burly charger.

Eliminate goggle fog with such a simple fix? Genius.

5 of the most popular brands designed for playing in the mountains in a head-to-head test

There have never been so many innovative solutions for sleeping in public

Because even a great pair of socks can make getting fit more doable

Even though New Year’s Eve is behind us, you can still use skiing as an excuse to crack open a cold one, either at the local bar or in the parking lot

Let your friends know you care (and didn't totally forget about them)

For those who have been really, really good

We tested five of the best. Here's how they stacked up.

5 pros weigh in

Down versus synthetic in a head-to-head test

You'll need lots of plaid, flannel, a pair of work boots, and a cap. With earflaps.

Every stove claims it's the fastest. We pitted them head-to-head in a winner-takes-all boil-off.

Yes. That's the beauty of running.

Get ahead of the holiday health slump.

Absolutely. But it will take patience and persistence.

19 essentials designed to keep you alive

For top speeds at minimum price: clean, file, then wax

5 must-have tools to rebound from marathon season

High-quality, affordable 3D-printed products are already on the market

Elite mud running champion Max King gives the lowdown on race-day attire.

We put five stainless-steel water bottles through the ultimate test, including punting them off a 50-foot cliff and shooting at them with a rifle. Here's how they stacked up.

Celebrate National Running Safety Month with this high-visibility gear.

Sometimes the weirdest gear is also the most fun.

Time to get creative

Pimp your GoPro with these five add-ons.

How to dress for winter 101

The world's top skiers and snowboarders share their favorite mountain accessories.

For when an evening hike turns into a 20-mile epic

The short answer: Absolutely. For a detailed breakdown of inexpensive, beginner-friendly fly-fishing gear, I contacted my friend Ryan Allred, owner of Jefferson Flywater. Allred’s worked as a guide for 20 years and holds a master’s degree in environmental science with an emphasis on fisheries. Here’s the gear…

While most of us won't be paddling into Mavericks with a GoPro on the nose of our board, there are ways to maximize the camera's life while using it to capture less-extreme footage.

The goofiest gear that's now unobjectionable, even totally useful

Tips from pro triathlete Timothy O’Donnell

Learn to stow your packs and jackets like a true professional.

Grand Canyon tested and approved

Cheryl Strayed started out on the legendary 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail with no backpacking experience, too-small boots, and a massive pack she nicknamed Monster.  She learned a thing or two about gear on that 93-day trek (REI’s return policy saved her on one occasion), and she writes about some of…

When you have only the weekend to get outside and play, it helps to have an adventure-ready daypack prepacked and ready to go. Think of it as your bug-out bag, but instead of fleeing an impending apocalypse, you’re escaping from the tedium of your workweek. So whether you’re going…

We put it through the ultimate test—including dragging it behind a car

Choose leather for breathability, strength, and flexibility. You'll never want to stray.

The 6 rules you must follow before embarking on a life on the road