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Spy Ace EC electronic ski goggles change tints with the tap of a button

Spy Ace EC electronic ski goggles change tints with the tap of a button

With the simple press of a button, Spy's new Ace EC goggles transition between sunny, mixed, and flat weather conditions, giving riders complete control over their visibility.
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A 3D-printed single sidewall gives Capita’s Spring Break snowboards an edge

A 3D-printed single sidewall gives Capita’s Spring Break snowboards an edge

Capita's innovative sidewall technology, which will feature in the company's Spring Break series, uses a unique 3D printing technique to achieve a single sidewall which doesn't compromise durability.
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Nepal Trekking Gear Guide

Nepal Trekking Gear Guide

From boots to backpack, we put together a potent assortment of lightweight gear for a modern trekking adventure in Nepal’s Himalaya mountains.
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Surfer Shane Dorian travels to remote parts of Scotland to find the perfect wave

Surfer Shane Dorian travels to remote parts of Scotland to find the perfect wave

In episodes one and two of Outside TV's "A Life in Proximity," Shane Dorian and Albee Layer search for gnarly waves in remote Scotland.
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While Nike dominated the sneaker industry, hip-hop allowed Reebok to stay relevant

While Nike dominated the sneaker industry, hip-hop allowed Reebok to stay relevant

Reebok Classic head Todd Krinsky and rapper Cam'ron break down how hip-hop helped Reebok stay relevant for more than 15 years.
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Comfort or performance? Under Armour’s high-tech foam gives runners both

Comfort or performance? Under Armour’s high-tech foam gives runners both

At its new Portland, Oregon headquarters, Under Armour and its group of athletes and Olympians unveiled the new Hovr running shoe.
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From Utah to Finland, “This is Home” hits the slopes for white-knuckle skiing

From Utah to Finland, “This is Home” hits the slopes for white-knuckle skiing

Filmed in its entirety during the 2016-17 ski season, "This is Home" follows the Faction Collective to the mountains they consider home.
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Will Gadd opens the doors of ice climbing with his new app, ‘Ice and Mixed’

Will Gadd opens the doors of ice climbing with his new app, ‘Ice and Mixed’

Will Gadd's new ice climbing app, "Ice and Mixed," includes GPS overlays, topos, route descriptions, and photos to help users find climbs.
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Engineered for fighter pilots, Everysight Raptor AR goggles are built for bikers

Engineered for fighter pilots, Everysight Raptor AR goggles are built for bikers

Everysight's Raptor augmented reality goggles play music and show turn-by-turn directions, and they may be a cyclist's dream come true.
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Enlightened Equipment’s Enigma Quilt let us sleep warm and pack light

Enlightened Equipment’s Enigma Quilt let us sleep warm and pack light

The Enigma from Enlightened Equipment is the ideal minimalist quilt when weight and simplicity are critical on the trail.
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Heavy water doesn’t bother hydrofoil surfboard innovator Kai Lenny

Heavy water doesn’t bother hydrofoil surfboard innovator Kai Lenny

Ahead of Red Bull's Heavy Water stand-up paddleboard event, surfer Kai Lenny talked about why it's the "gnarliest" race and how he prepares.
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The pioneers of wireless electricity want to bring it to your next campsite

The pioneers of wireless electricity want to bring it to your next campsite

Imagine backcountry ski huts with wireless charging. Ossia's Cota wireless technology could change the way we operate outdoors.
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To shoot photos this epic, sometimes you’ve gotta break some ankles

To shoot photos this epic, sometimes you’ve gotta break some ankles

Once a professional climber, Tim Kemple decided to change gears and start photographing extreme sports. We sat down with him to learn why.
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In Yeti’s innovation labs, tough outdoor gear is born (and beaten senseless)

In Yeti’s innovation labs, tough outdoor gear is born (and beaten senseless)

We took a look inside Yeti's top-secret Innovation Center, where new products are tested and pushed to their absolute limits.
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Going climbing? Swap the guidebook for a smartphone with the Sloper Climbing app

Going climbing? Swap the guidebook for a smartphone with the Sloper Climbing app

The new Sloper climbing application brings your guidebook to your phone with detailed route information, topos, and interactive features.
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Watch the 'Uneekbot' shoe-making robot stitch sandals on demand

Watch the 'Uneekbot' shoe-making robot stitch sandals on demand

Keen Footwear brings its Uneekbot robot to Tokyo to create custom versions of its Uneek shoes in a fraction of the typical time.
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Best Cooking Gear: 2017 Digital Trends Outdoor Awards

Best Cooking Gear: 2017 Digital Trends Outdoor Awards

Proper cooking gear is vital to any camping trip and for the Digital Trends Outdoor Awards, our best cooking gear is the definition of essential.
Hydra-Light

Hydra-Light is a groundbreaking technology that uses water to create electricity

Hydra-Light is a groundbreaking technology that uses water to create electricity

Requiring a simple 10-second dunk in water to generate electricity, the Hydra-Light flashlight is an incredibly innovative new technology.
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We hit the Coffee Brew Pipe and left Outdoor Retailer impressed and caffeinated

We hit the Coffee Brew Pipe and left Outdoor Retailer impressed and caffeinated

Capable of whipping up a strong shot of coffee in just three minutes, the Coffee Brew Pipe (or Bripe) is an inventive new way to brew coffee.
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Dyneema enlightens the outdoor industry as the strongest fabric in the world

Dyneema enlightens the outdoor industry as the strongest fabric in the world

At fifteen times tougher than steel, the wonder fabric Dyneema hopes to not only break into the outdoor industry but revolutionize it.
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How Jelly used robots to create its clear, bulletproof skateboards

How Jelly used robots to create its clear, bulletproof skateboards

We talk to Sven Alwerud about Jelly Skateboards' clear, bulletproof boards, and how he teamed with his father to use robots to build them.
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Sweating it out in Mexico with Columbia’s latest sun-defying Omni-Shade tech

Sweating it out in Mexico with Columbia’s latest sun-defying Omni-Shade tech

To get a first look of Columbia's upcoming Omni-Shade Sun Deflector collection, we joined the brand in Mexico to field test the new gear.
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Fighting fear and frostbite, Chris Burkard surfed Iceland and captured it all

Fighting fear and frostbite, Chris Burkard surfed Iceland and captured it all

After taking to Iceland during the harshest storm in 25 years, Chris Burkard emerged with a surf film that needs to be seen to be believed.
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New pedal-assisted ebike from Specialized lets you work up a sweat or ease your commute

New pedal-assisted ebike from Specialized lets you work up a sweat or ease your commute

The latest Turbo-outfitted electric bike from Specialized, dubbed the Vado, makes commuting a breeze and, if you can believe it, a blast.
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Legendary surf photographer Brian Bielmann on how he captures magic at sea

Legendary surf photographer Brian Bielmann on how he captures magic at sea

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You’d never guess you’re wearing a plant in Patagonia’s new Yulex wetsuits

You’d never guess you’re wearing a plant in Patagonia’s new Yulex wetsuits

Patagonia set a new standard by creating the first neoprene-free wetsuit made of natural rubber from FSC certified hevea tree plantations.
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Rungu Juggernaut: Our First Take

Rungu Juggernaut: Our First Take

The 90-pound Juggernaut looks like the perfect blend of a motocross bike and a Jeep, boasting the ability to tame the toughest of trails.
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To conquer Everest an insane 7th time, this climber is going high tech

To conquer Everest an insane 7th time, this climber is going high tech

Famous for Snapchatting an Everest climb, Cory Richards and Adrian Ballinger head back to the Nepalese peak — this time with tech in tow.
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Patagonia raises the bar with its HyperPuff line, which blends the best of down and synthetic

Patagonia raises the bar with its HyperPuff line, which blends the best of down and synthetic

Combining the best of both down and synthetic, Patagonia's HyperPuff product line looks to raise the performance outwear bar.
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Prefer to pedal your way to a beach bod? Computrainer vs. Flywheel Spin Class

Prefer to pedal your way to a beach bod? Computrainer vs. Flywheel Spin Class

With programs like Flywheel or CompuTrainer, staying in proper cycling shape in the winter doesn't have to be strenuous. But which is best?
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We pounded the pavement in Adidas’ 3D-printed Futurecraft 4D shoes. For science!

We pounded the pavement in Adidas’ 3D-printed Futurecraft 4D shoes. For science!

We took Adidas' new Futurecraft 4D shoes for a few runs around New York City to see if it's a step in the right direction for the brand.
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Inside Reebok’s efforts to deliver the next revolution, not evolution, in sneakers

Inside Reebok’s efforts to deliver the next revolution, not evolution, in sneakers

Bill McInnis, the head of Reebok Future, explains how the 59 year old footwear company plans to stay innovative with technology and corn.
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Tom Prochazka talks the art and science behind Gravity Logic’s massive bike parks

Tom Prochazka talks the art and science behind Gravity Logic’s massive bike parks

Gravity Logic's Tom Prochazka has designing and building world-class mountain bike parks down to a science and he showed us how he does it.
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No more “shrink and pink:” Snow brands finally get serious about women’s ski boots

No more “shrink and pink:” Snow brands finally get serious about women’s ski boots