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Live like royalty miles from pavement with these kitted-out rigs
Pocket-sized cameras designed to go wherever adventure takes you
We put 102 shoes through thousands of miles of long runs, speed workouts, races, and recovery days. These 14 emerged as the best.
Bags, tools, and little extras to make camp feel like your home away from home
We put this season鈥檚 portable Bluetooth speakers through their paces indoors and out, on wet days and dry days, on Fridays and Sundays (that鈥檚 our fun day). These seven emerged as our favorites.
This Is the New Camping, Running, Skiing, and Photography Gear I'm Most Looking Forward to this Year
From a camping game to innovative packs, these new products caught my eye at a recent outdoor gear show
Our favorite knives, coffee presses, coolers, and cook sets for outdoor meal prep
We tested 23 models on trails, treadmills, and trains to find the best earbuds for every listener and budget
These 12 innovative running shoes will keep you stable without sacrificing comfort or holding you back
Cleats strapped to my shoes let me get out on roads and trails no matter how slippery
Our lead tester found the Suunto Race the perfect balance of price and functionality
A midlayer is the most important piece of gear for active winter sports. We found our favorites for skiing, hiking, running, and cycling.
We tested a dozen smartwatches for months, over thousands of miles and hundreds of workouts, to find the best for tracking your activities
Whether you鈥檙e recovering from a tough workout or enjoying a rest day, this footwear will soothe and support
More waterproof options make it easier than ever to head outside in all kinds of weather
Six confidence-inspiring skis that will help intermediates advance to the next level
We tested over a dozen long-sleeved layers to find these top five picks for any winter weather
Whether it鈥檚 merely brisk or fully frigid out, these tops will keep your workouts comfortable
Our testers braved cold, wind, snow, and slush to find the best-performing men鈥檚 running pants and tights
No matter the weather, these leggings kept us moving comfortably
Tested and approved jackets to provide shelter from winter cold and slop
These are our top favorites for carving kindling鈥攚hether it's for a backcountry campfire or your wood stove back home.
Because there is no such things as bad running weather when you have the right gear
Because having cold hands or head on a run is no fun
Don鈥檛 let frozen ears and fingers ruin running in a winter wonderland
Of the few dozen winter jackets we tested last season, these six impressed on a Southwestern ranch, at the apr猫s bar, and almost everywhere in between
We tested insulated jackets of every stripe鈥攆rom puffies to shackets, synthetic fill to down鈥攖o find the highest-performing options for your cold-weather adventure
The results are in: From puffies to weather-resistant softshells, these were the best active midlayers we tested.
Our crew tested over two dozen fleeces in every winter condition they could find. These six stood out from the competition.
We tested over 20 fuzzy pullovers and jackets to find the 5 highest-performing fleeces for every cold-weather adventure
We tested more than 30 base layer tops and bottoms in a wide range of winter conditions. These six topped our list.
What you choose to wear closest to your skin can be the difference between a standout day in the elements and a mediocre one
We tested more than 35 styles to find the warmest, comfiest, most capable boots for everyday winter wear
After testing 51 pairs, our picky lead sunglass tester finally found shades that don鈥檛 suck for trail running: the Julbo Density
Between Diamond Peak鈥檚 groomers and glades and Reno鈥檚 vibrant downtown, we hit the jackpot during our 2025 Nevada snowboard test
Tap in鈥搊r, rather, strap in鈥搕o the flow state with these tester-approved snowboard bindings
Lace up and lace your line with these tester-approved snowboarding and splitboarding boots.
The best nordic ski gear provides comfort, support, warmth, and breathability, all in a deceivingly streamlined package
Challenging conditions last season helped us test the best skis that are breaking boundaries in the sport right now
This deck rides switch exceptionally, floats well, and may be the most durable split on the market today
Ditch the crowds and enjoy the pow with our testers鈥 favorite splitboards on the market
The Gnu Barrett board wins the Editor鈥檚 Choice award for a second time thanks to its reliable, ripping all-mountain prowess
From all-mountain rippers to powder craft, these five boards will have women riders everywhere salivating to get the 2024/2025 season started
Our testers鈥 favorite board, the Nitro Alternator is a capable, no-frills, cambered all-mountain crusher
Meet our snowboard test director鈥檚 go-to Japow board and a perennial favorite of our Tahoe test team
30 testers put 50 snowboards to the test during our board test week at Tahoe鈥檚 Diamond Peak and beyond. These are the cream of the crop.
Out of the 106 products we tested, these ten picks got us most excited to get back into hunting season
These jackets, waders, vests, boots, socks, gloves, and layers handled long days and cold nights in the winter backcountry hunting deer, ducks, turkey, and more
Your pup only asks for your love (and maybe a few treats). But that doesn鈥檛 mean they don鈥檛 deserve to be spoiled.
After testing nine different methods of sharpening a knife, our columnist lays out the pros and cons of each tool
If you've been held back from doing something that excites or intrigues you, read on
Here are the nine pieces from the 2022 Summer Gear Guide that our gear editors are obsessing over
For comfort and storage space, this shelter is hard to beat
A portable three-person tent for deep backcountry adventures
You鈥檇 be hard pressed to find a better deal on a fully built camper van
Take the whole family along in this distinctive camper
This is the most innovative camper we鈥檝e tested in years
With the right tent you can protect yourself from the weather, spread out in luxury, and settle into a home away from home
This shoe brings carbon-plated speed to the masses
From the park to the podium, the Privateer 141 does it all
We reviewed 341 pieces of gear. But these ones stood above.
These bags and pads will keep you warm and promote healthy sleep without weighing down your pack
Blisters are history with this snug, no-slip pair
These bags鈥 innovative features make them standouts for adventure travel
