Summer Buyer’s Guide 2015
Hike
Not long ago, there were three clearly defined categories for jackets: waterproof hard shells, stretchy and breathable soft shells, and wind shells.
Choosing the right tent requires finding the perfect balance of price, weight, and space.
The latest hikers are lighter and more tricked out than ever before.
The rising cost of down is spurring insulation alternatives that will have us all sleeping soundly.
Choose the right type, fit, capacity, and features, and away you go.
Tools to improve backcountry adventures.
All you need to tackle unbolted routes.
Pitching the ultimate base camp has never been easier. 鈥擲am Moulton Pitching the ultimate base camp has never been easier. 鈥擲am Moulton (Michael Karsh) Primus FireHole 100 stove There are no fancy features and few moving parts on the FireHole ($150)鈥攁nd that鈥檚…
Travel
Capture pro-quality images with affordable high-tech tools.
Is there a more important piece of gear than the one that lets you see the world clearly? Of course not.
The Best Travel Shoes of 2015
Most functional bags of 2015.
The Best Watches of 2015.
Bike
Electronic shifting, fat tires, and stronger wheels make the latest mountain bikes funner than ever.
Halo-bike technology comes to the masses at last.
Our favorite kit for trail riding and racing.鈥擜aron Gulley Our favorite kit for trail riding and racing.—Aaron Gulley (Michael Karsh) Leatt 3DF Air Flex elbow and knee pads Finally, guards made for all-day…
The Road Biking Essentials of 2015
The Commuting Essentials of 2015
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The Bikepacking Essentials of 2015
Run
The result of years of chaos鈥攇o minimalist! go fat! don't change a thing!鈥攊n the running market? Everybody wins.
The best thing going in this year's crop of shoes? Diversity.
The Ultralight Trail Running Essentials of 2015
Fitness
With so many new tools to track performance, choosing the right one is its own sport.
The Best Workout Wear of 2015.
Portable sound for the active lifestyle.
The best fuel of 2015.
The Grooming Essentials of 2015
Float
As the sport grows up, there are more and butter SUPs for all kinds of paddlers.
The trick to choosing the right boat? Think hard about where鈥攁nd how鈥攜ou'll use it.
The Fly-Fishing Essentials of 2015
Women
The Best Women's Running Shoes of 2015
The Women鈥檚 Running Essentials of 2015
The best rides of the year for trail and pavement.
The Best Women鈥檚 Biking Accessories of 2015
The Women鈥檚 Through-Hiking Essentials of 2015
From high performance to street style.
What to pack and wear.
Salute the sun in style.
Get the most from your time on the water.