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A cadre of talented new hikers are ready for the trail and beyond.
Your sleeping bag is arguably your most important piece of backcountry gear.
For diehard gear geeks, there鈥檚 no more exciting category right now than jackets.
Spending the night outside just got brighter, cleaner, and easier.
Is there a more important piece of gear than the one that lets you see the world clearly? Of course not.
The new wearable will blow fitness tech wide open by not focusing on it
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 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 rising cost of down is spurring insulation alternatives that will have us all sleeping soundly.
The best thing going in this year's crop of shoes? Diversity.
Electronic shifting, fat tires, and stronger wheels make the latest mountain bikes funner than ever.
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.
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…
Dimples cut down on drag and noise, and there's plenty of room inside.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the Summer 2013 Buyer鈥檚 Guide, including the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition
Extremely well balanced and stable but also nimble and quick.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the Summer 2013 Buyer鈥檚 Guide, including the Bic Sport Wing Ace-Tec
A souped-up recreational boat that can handle short multi-day trips.
Surf and Turf It’s rare that a shoe that looks this casual (we wore it year-round) performs so well. But with tight mesh at the bottom to keep out sand, a rock plate in the sole, and quick-drying meshy uppers, the Kia’i Trainers were our favorite water shoes this year.
Armored toe protection and ample arch support in a slim shoe.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the Summer 2013 Buyer鈥檚 Guide, including the Rab Maverick.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the Summer 2013 Buyer鈥檚 Guide, including the Avia Avi-Mantis
With a sleek and lightweight design, plus superb clarity, these binoculars are great for wildlife enthusiasts
Easily tailored to your body, with clever details and a surprisingly light weight.
This traditional, dedicated GPS is user-friendly but fit for serious backcountry navigation
Roomy, great for heavy loads, and has a super-customizable hipbelt.
Ellie Greenwood, winner of the 2012 颅Western States 100-mile Endurance Run, on balancing big miles with a day job.
Should you go for the standard 26-inch mountain bike wheels or newer options in different sizes? We did some testing to find out.
国产吃瓜黑料 reviews the best gear in the Summer 2013 Buyer鈥檚 Guide, including the Trek Domane 6.9
Rapture for the watersports set: Goggle-like, smudge-free, water-shedding.
Sleek and chic but capable of holding off all-day cold and rain.