Build a complete lightweight thru-hiking kit — tent, pack, quilt, and more — entirely from the REI Anniversary Sale, all under a 10-pound base weight.

We scanned 6,500 deals on outdoor gear to find the 5% worth your attention. From tents to base layers, here are the best gear sale deals at REI’s biggest sale of the year.

Treeline Review’s guide to Garage Grown Gear’s Small Business Sales Week 2026 for ultralight and cottage backpacking brands.

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 Darn Tough Hiker Micro Crew Midweight hiking socks over tens of thousands of miles with dozens of hikers from below freezing to 100F on thru-hikes of the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. Our in-depth review on why these socks are durable, comfortable, and blister free.

Find the perfect walking shoes—comfortable, supportive, and durable options for daily walks, travel, fitness, and all-day wear.

To find the best sleeping pads, we tested 20 pads over 1000s of miles of backpacking, bikepacking, and bicycle touring. See our top picks for best overall, 4-season, budget, foam, side-sleeper, and hybrid.

Find the best hands-free dog leashes of 2026—tested for comfort, control, durability, and running or walking with your dog.

Find the best road running shoes for men in 2026, tested for comfort, speed, and durability. Explore top picks for daily training, racing, and long-distance runs.

After multiple seasons in the Rockies and Utah, here's our honest take on whether the $300 Arc'teryx Gamma Hoody softshell is worth the price.

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