Explore our comprehensive guide to the best hiking skirts and dresses and embark on your next outdoor adventure with confidence and style!
Triple Crown thru-hikers Liz Thomas & Naomi Hudetz share their favorite REI Co-op Flash Collection gear for 2026 — packs, sun hoodies, shorts & more.
Do you really need camp shoes? We say yes! Read why – and how to find the best camp shoes for backpacking, van life and getting around the campsite or ski hut.
The 2026 NEMO Dragonfly OSMO 2P gets a taller roofline and tougher PFAS-free fabric. We tested it for 3 months in Colorado — roomy and weatherproof, but finicky to pitch.
Sun protection is essential when spending time outdoors, so we trail-tested UPF clothing to bring you this review of the 11 best sun shirts for men and women.
Keep your pup hydrated on walks, hikes, and road trips with the best dog water bottles. Compact, easy-to-use, and designed for active, thirsty dogs on the go.
Help tired feet recover with recovery shoes for runners—sandals, slides, and slippers. We tested passive and active recovery shoes for easing pain or plantar fasciitis.
Find the best dog sunscreen to protect your dog’s nose, ears, and skin from sunburn. We tested safe, vet-approved options for outdoor adventures.
We tested electrolyte powders, tablets, capsules, and drops in hot and harsh conditions such as hiking, running, and biking to bring you this list of the best electrolyte supplements on the market.
Find the best men’s water shoes—tested for traction, quick-drying performance, protection, and comfort.
We tested the best trail running shoes for hiking across day hikes, backpacking trips, and thru-hikes. Here are our top picks for hikers who prefer a lighter, more flexible shoe.
We tested the Oboz Katabatic RT Mid GTX Waterproof hiking boots on a Colorado thirteener peak and on dirt, snow and ice, scree, and mud—here’s how they performed.
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We test bike gear over hundreds of miles. From mountain biking gear and commuter bicycle gear to gear for bikepacking and bicycle touring.
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We test hiking gear for getting on the trails including hiking shoes, boots, socks, trekking poles, GPS and apparel.
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Check out our running gear reviews for running shoes, tights, socks, GPS watches and more and running tips and advice for beginner runners to distance racers.
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Love to go camping? Yup, we do too. Read our camping gear reviews, including tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, coolers, camping chairs, lanterns, and more.
To find the best child hiking carrier for babies and toddlers, we reviewed backpacks and tested the Osprey Poco line, Deuter Kid Comfort, Kelty, Thule, and more
We tested GPS and ABC hiking watches across 400+ days of thru-hiking and backpacking. Top pick: the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar, with strong mapping and battery picks from Garmin and COROS.
We tested the most popular hiking tights and leggings for fit, comfort, pockets, sun protection, moisture-wicking, quick-drying and more.
We review the best socks for runners— running socks to prevent blisters, best socks for hot weather runs, best socks for cold weather, compression, and toe socks.
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