
Best of 2016: Outdoors & Fitness
A look back at the best stories our Outdoors and Fitness writers tackled over the course of 2016 — from bass fishing to road cycling to the ultimate bugout bag.
A look back at the best stories our Outdoors and Fitness writers tackled over the course of 2016 — from bass fishing to road cycling to the ultimate bugout bag.
By AJ Powell
We polled our Outdoors and Fitness desk staff to find out their favorite pieces of gear they tested this year.
By AJ Powell
A pair of burly insulated mittens, the best snowshoes money can buy, a rocket ship that moonlights as a sled and more.
By AJ Powell
The Eldris has a 59mm blade.
The cheapest option isn’t always the best one.
By AJ Powell
Built from ultra-durable Dyneema ripstop, Poler Stuff’s new Orange Label bags are built to go anywhere.
By Gear Patrol
TaylorMade’s new M lineup consists of metalwoods and irons made for both the pros and regular joes.
A breathable insulated vest, durable and stylish hiking boots, merino wool hiking socks and more.
By Gear Patrol
When World Cup skiing returned to Vermont for the first time since 1978, it was greeted by 16,000 roaring fans.
Take on everything from hiking trails to your daily commute.
By AJ Powell
Three seasoned fly-fishing guides showed us their favorite personal spots and tested the best gear of the season.
By Chris Wright
Jeff Evans, the face of Everest Air, is working with Sherpas in order to make Earth’s tallest mountain safer for climbers and locals alike.
A rugged and portable Bluetooth speaker, an ultra-durable waterproof jacket, the perfect adventure backpack and more.
By Gear Patrol
It’s not about how good you are, it’s about how good you look.
BMC’s new 29’er puts the Swiss brand on the map for high-performance mountain bikes.
By AJ Powell
The twice-a-week workout that’s preparing Team Oracle USA for their third-straight championship.
By Michael Finn
Winter and the holidays are right around the corner, don’t let them ruin your hard-earned beach bod.
By AJ Powell
Gear up for ski and snowboard season with these outdoor essentials.
By Gear Patrol
Today, the US Soccer Federation fired Jürgen Klinsmann.
By AJ Powell
Tucked away in the south of Chile is a hotel that will ruin all others.
By AJ Powell