Stepping into the Nike Vomero 17 is like pulling on your old college sweatshirt and a pair of pajama pants. They’re insanely comfortable and make you wonder why you’d ever want to wear anything else. Thankfully, they perform a lot better on the run than your old cotton digs, and testers raved about their ride on long runs and shorter...

　　The Frameworks downhill mountain bike race team has the same David versus Big Bike Brand Goliath vibe as the brand. Pro racer Neko Mulally pulls double duty as a downhill pilot and head of the brand, which offers only one hand-welded frame, simply dubbed the DH Frame. 　　Unfortunately, the Frameworks Racing Team van and all its contents were stolen in...

　　I climbed Mount Everest on my lunch break yesterday. 　　No, really—I did it from the safety and comfort of the Outside office here in Boulder. I tiptoed across sketchy ladder bridges in the Khumbu Icefall while Dave from accounting microwaved a frozen pizza in the lunchroom. After that, I inched my way up the icy Lhotse Face to the South...

　　One of the best things about today’s running landscape is the abundance of shoe options. While the variance of modern footwear makes it easier to find a perfect fit, dialing in the right fit can still be a challenge — this is where running insoles come in. The best running insoles can transform a shoe (or a full stable of...

　　Whether you’re looking for a sturdy backyard shade structure or a packable sun and rain shield for your next camping trip, canopy tents are a simple and effective way to optimize your time spent outdoors. To help with your future family hangouts, beach days, camping trips, and event hosting, we’ve tested the best canopy tents of 2024. 　　The canopy tents...

　　California’s Yucca Valley is undergoing a development revival, with new boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants, and hotels catering to travelers drawn to the high desert. 　　Among the businesses infusing the valley with new energy is AutoCamp Hospitality Group, which has planted its second Field Station outpost in Joshua Tree, just a few miles down the road from one of its namesake...

　　Full disclosure: when I first saw this knife, the only thing that jumped out at me was its name: The Allman. Im a huge Allman Brothers fan and have been since I was a kid. Their music continues to carry me through my daily life. 　　And when it comes to knives, Im just as fanatic about Micarta. So when I...

　　When youre stuck in a remote location with a flat tire, need a quick inflation solution at home or in your workshop, or require adjustable tire pressure for off-road traction, a portable tire inflator is an indispensable tool. This comprehensive review will assist you in selecting the ideal option tailored to your specific needs, considering various criteria. 　　Whether youre inflating...

　　In most states riding without a motorcycle helmet is illegal. Honestly, we also think you should never ride without a cap. Because if you can read this sentence, that’s thanks to your brain: the most crucial tool you own. A brain makes life enjoyable! And full face motorcycle helmets protect your precious cargo. 　　That said, there are a lot of...

　　First ascents are what many climbers live for. You not only get to savor the sensation of being the first person to ever climb a route,but you get to name it, too. You literally leave a legacy on the rock. And in a place as big as Brazil with so much untapped potential, talented and obsessive pro athletes like The...

　　I was OK with cross-country, trail, and downhill as the three main mountain bike segments. Now, there are downcountry, all-mountain, enduro, and probably other categories I ignore on purpose. When Canyon sent its Spectral 125 CF9 for a long-term test, I wasnt sure where it sat. The 125mm travel shock mated to a 140mm fork on a longish, slack-ish chassis...

　　From multi-pitch climbing commands to calling your drop in the backcountry, a solid set of walkie talkies can be the difference between a good copy and a garbled transmission. After surveying the field and winnowing down to the most promising, we’ve gathered and tested 11 of the best walkies available. 　　We field-tested these handhelds over months of multi-sport use, challenging...