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This battery-operated, fan-powered airbag system takes the hassle and uncertainty out of a piece of critical safety gear.

A bargain puffy with 800-fill goose down. Enough said.

The cold-weather canister stove that changes the game in backcountry cooking.

An apres-ski beer has always been just out of reach in the backcountry--until now, thanks to this packable, ultralight brew.

A radical innovation in snowshoe design results in one of the best models we've ever seen.

A blister-free mountaineering boot for the masses.

The lightest, most inconspicuous snow sports helmet ever made.

From Half Dome to Crater Lake, Shane Black's time-lapse video portraits will have you ready to hit the trail and camp under the stars.

Learn how to get down safely when you've climbed into a dangerous position.

Broken a bone in the backcountry? Here's how to make a splint with what's right in your pack.

Hypothermia can set in in as little as 30 minutes--and can kill. Here's your plan of action if your partner is suffering from the symptoms.

Got duct tape? You can make a quick pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes from harm.

Learn to build an emergency shelter with the materials around you in a couple of simple steps.

Use this technique to sharpen your knife with nothing but a rock.

Wind can destroy your fire or create a serious forest fire hazard. Here's how to windproof it.

Wind can destroy your fire or create a serious forest fire hazard. Here's how to windproof it.

A lot of unexpected things burn long and hot enough to get your fire going. Here are six that you can make at home and pack with you.

A lot of unexpected things burn long and hot enough to get your fire going. Here are six that you can make at home and pack with you.

Learn the right way to site, start, maintain, and extinguish a low-impact fire.

Learn the right way to site, start, maintain, and extinguish a low-impact fire.

Only one match left? Here's how to get a campfire going.

Only one match left? Here's how to get a campfire going.

Put this backpacking-favorite libation to work in getting a fire going.

Put this backpacking-favorite libation to work in getting a fire going.

Boiling water is a guaranteed way to purify it, but in a survival situation, you probably won’t have a pot and stove. Here’s how to heat your water with just a plastic bag and a fire.

Our team shows you how to stay cozy on cold backcountry nights.

Find out more about the Get Out More Tour - coming to a city near you!

Learn about the three layers: base, mid and outer shell.

Take your fresh-caught trout to the next level with this recipe from Charlie Borrowman, cooking instructor for Wolf College at Washington.

Bold flavors, spices, and heat take this dish to the next level.

Don't leave home without the 10 most important items in your pack.

Use a simple calculation system to figure out how many calories you need to consume while on the trail.

Learn how to keep your pack and gear dry.

This decadent breakfast treat will make your morning. Learn how to make it here, courtesy of American Alpine Institute's Andy Stephen.

One couple's harrowing escape from a predatory bear.

One couple's harrowing escape from a predatory bear.

As water crashes through a 70-foot-high slot canyon, three hikers have to make the ultimate choice to survive.

See why this dependable year-round shelter shined with our testers.

Our Get Out More team has five easy tips for staying on course in the backcountry.

This versatile hybrid features to-the-toe lacing, a softshell tongue, and thick suede leather.

Rocky Mountain wool made this versatile layer a top pick for our testers.

The three-layer construction of these ski pants offers good breathability and waterproofness.

This jacket is “epically warm."

Testers praised the fit and coverage of these glasses—from sweaty, 120°F descents into the Grand Canyon to a cold summit near Yellowstone.

A lightweight ski boot with downhill precision.

Our team loved this stabilty of this pack for carrying skis and tools, and raved about the back panel that zips open.

Big Agnes brings their sleeping bag tech to puffy jackets.

A bona fide touring boot with solid downhill performance.

This pack is waterproof, practically weightless for the size, and as far as we could tell, indestructible.

A breathable fortress that's perfect for powder hounds.

These convertibles combine the best of mittens and gloves.

A shelter built to withstand the worst weather on Earth.

A four-season tent with all-around excellence.

The most supportive, comfortable sandals we've found in years.

Oakley’s Switchlock Technology makes swapping lenses a cinch–even while wearing gloves.

This fully water-proof, breathable hardshell skips the bells and whistles and straight-up performs.

At 2 pounds, 15 ounces, this ultralight tent impressed.

This multiday pack is perfect for type As who love organization, ventilation, and maximum adjustability.

A two-person shelter that's perfect for couples who want a superlight tent with freestanding, two-door performance.

Think a Snickers bar can hold your weight? Our man puts desperate-times deaden to the test.

"The best pants I've worn in two decades," says our tester. Here's why.

Our testers loved the performance of these next-gen interchangables.

Our testers loved the performance of these next-gen interchangables.

This wood burning stove that makes cooking a joy.

Avoid these common mistakes, and you'll impress your friends with plenty of tasty, easy-prep meals.

Understand the three main performance categories.

Never hit the trail without this sticky wonder.

Use this versatile goo for fixes, upgrades, and more.

Put one in your survival kit. Here's why.

Throw a couple in your survival kit. Here's why.

It's the most versatile piece of fabric you own. Here's why.

Learn how to pack, plan, and feed your crew for a weekend with this handy guide.

Pack this do-it-all tool on every trip.

Impeccable craftsmanship and top-shelf materials make this bag a perennial favorite.

Sorry trail mix, our snack bag is full.

Enjoy the best of indoor/outdoor living.

Snooze sounds on the most plush backcountry sleeping pad we've ever seen.