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These tools and bits of know-how can help you avoid getting your trailer stuck on remote backroads
In short, it all comes down to bringing the right tools and planning ahead
I’ve been telling myself for years that I didn’t need new bike tools. How wrong I was.
Our bike editor tested a handful of new fit apps to see how they stacked up to the brick-and-mortar specialists. Let's just say some worked better than others.
Supporting your local gear companies doesn't have to break the bank
Jen Gurecki had zero experience designing skis—until she decided to start her own women's ski company
Create a training plan to fit your goals, learn to shop smart, and steer clear of sneaky nutritional pitfalls with these five expert-picked apps.
One of these gifts could make someone very happy this holiday season
One of the more time-consuming challenges of public-land Airstreaming? Locating good sites. This app helps.
Because the map application on your phone cannot give you the big picture
So you like wrenching on your bike and tuning your skis. Read on. (Courtesy Dakine) Dakine Deluxe Tuning Kit ($60) Keep skis and snowboards in top shape with this portable set, which includes an edge tuning tool, file, wire cleaning brush, metal scraper, wax scraper, pocket, wax, and a scuff…
Stuff you can add to your truck to make it better for off-road travel
Need fuel for your fireplace or home stove? Swing away.
Six things that will make road trips and plane rides more pleasant
This wearable ensures you'll always have a tool handy.
We spoke with Patagonia's Worn Wear crew about the tools they use to keep stuff looking good and working well for decades
Introducing a complete course in authentic adventure, fitness, gear, sports, sex, and so much more
You don't need to overpay for one of these ultra-useful gadgets
Over the past 125 years, the Opinel No. 8 has undergone just one upgrade. Some designs never go obsolete.
Chasing sales, multitool companies are getting away from genuine utility. And that needs to stop.
A titanium pen that clips on your keychain.
We asked a seasoned road chef to lay out his simple, but totally dialed kit
Why I think this is the best multitool ever made
We'll forgive you for leaving these pieces of gear at home—even though you shouldn't
Get more value from your adventure tools in the city and on the plane
One man’s quest to avoid bad coffee and dirty bathrooms
The bags, clothes, tools, and drugs that make regular long-haul flights survivable
This wallet is carved from a single piece of wood.
This is the only utensil you need for backcountry dining.
Ten ancient tools that gave rise to the equipment we still use today
Don't leave for an adventure without this cool tool.
How to find the best tool for your pocket and wallet
And Ortovox will help incentivize you: it'll pay $75 for any old transceiver through a new gear-retirement program
How to get into the boutique, nearly lost art of the wet shave
Ignore the goofy spelling. This gadget is a great way to incorporate high-octane bodywork into any outdoor adventure.
The newest release from the world's most famous cooler company
Seven pieces of gear no adventurer should live without
Chose from 22 bits, then wrench, screw, and cut away
Monterey, California’s annual Sea Otter Classic kicks off bike season and offers the first glimpse of next season’s hottest gear
Great for hunting food or fending off zombies
Our mechanically impaired writer tested 15 bike locks with the goal of defeating every single one. He succeeded and learned one very important lesson in the process: protecting your bike depends on way more than your hardware. (*Money-back guarantee not included. Some of this really is on you.)
Upstart companies are offering to ship customers primo boxes of hand-selected outdoor tool and toys
A new tool from Germany threatens to out-useful MacGyver's pocket knife
A retired Navy SEAL teaches us how to turn common household objects into brutal weapons in a pinch, which is almost as funny as it is terrifying
Amateur athletes are now using hypoxic tools to try to train just as well as their professional idols.
A lightweight snow tool for building bigger, gnarlier jumps
Tips and tricks for protecting your whips
A lightweight companion for preppers and smart hikers alike
This may be the coolest set of bike tools we've ever seen
A tubeless tire tool that will fix holes too big for sealant
Pulaski: A wildland-firefighting tool that combines an ax and an adze and is used to clear brush and small trees.
Swiss Army Knife: The world’s first consumer multitool, designed by cutler Karl Elsener with two blades, a screwdriver, and a can opener.
The most innovative multitool we've seen in years.
Three new, surprising offerings from a heritage knife maker.
Travel website Hopper has got snagging airfare deals down to a science.
Four reliable tools that won't put a dent in your adventure savings
Professional photographer Tabitha Soren shares her secrets for shooting arresting photos.
Lightweight, durable, and comfy, this gear finds its way into Chris Solomon's pack every time he heads out the front door.
