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Best Reflective Gear for Running in the Dark
Becca Downs
Best Reflective Gear for Running in the Dark
Becca Downs

If you have to squeeze in your runs before daybreak or after sunset, or just prefer to run in the dark, stay safe and visible with reflective running gear.

Becca Downs
Dog Camping Essentials: What to Pack for a Safe and Fun Trip
Sara Kruglinski
Dog Camping Essentials: What to Pack for a Safe and Fun Trip
Sara Kruglinski

Make camping with your dog easier and safer with this checklist of must-have gear for transport, hiking, feeding, and sleeping in a tent.

Sara Kruglinski
Fly fishing accessories: Must-have tools for every angler
Bri Dostie and Cade Kloberdanz
Fly fishing accessories: Must-have tools for every angler
Bri Dostie and Cade Kloberdanz

A checklist and description of essential fly fishing gear beyond the rod and reel. Build your own fly fishing kit with tools for beginner to advanced anglers.

Bri Dostie and Cade Kloberdanz

SKIING AND WINTER

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Best Reflective Gear for Running in the Dark
Becca Downs
Best Reflective Gear for Running in the Dark
Becca Downs

If you have to squeeze in your runs before daybreak or after sunset, or just prefer to run in the dark, stay safe and visible with reflective running gear.

Becca Downs
Winter Camping Gear Checklist
Stasia Stockwell
Winter Camping Gear Checklist
Stasia Stockwell

Embark on a snowy adventure with our comprehensive guide to winter camping gear. Discover tips for staying warm and healthy in the winter backcountry.

Stasia Stockwell
Running gear for cold weather: Must-have essentials for winter runners
Stasia Stockwell
Running gear for cold weather: Must-have essentials for winter runners
Stasia Stockwell

Cold weather running gear is essential for comfortable winter running. We review men's and women's winter running gear to keep your running routine year-round.

Stasia Stockwell

BACKPACKING & THRU-HIKING

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Essential Hiking and Backpacking Accessories of 2025
Naomi Hudetz
Essential Hiking and Backpacking Accessories of 2025
Naomi Hudetz

We polled backpackers with 100,000 miles of combined backpacking experience to develop our list of essential backpacking accessories. From blister care to gear repair, here are the small items that make a big difference.

Naomi Hudetz
Ultralight Luxury Items for Thru-Hiking
Naomi Hudetz
Ultralight Luxury Items for Thru-Hiking
Naomi Hudetz

Make your next thru hike the best yet with ultralight accessories that will make your life so much easier with a minimal weight penalty.

Naomi Hudetz
Arizona Trail Gear List and Strategy
Mike Unger & Liz Thomas & Naomi Hudetz
Arizona Trail Gear List and Strategy
Mike Unger & Liz Thomas & Naomi Hudetz

We hiked the 800 mile-long Arizona Trail 4 times to write this gear list and strategy. Tips and gear for hiking in the desert in spring and fall.

Mike Unger & Liz Thomas & Naomi Hudetz

fishing, bike, summer activities

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Fly fishing accessories: Must-have tools for every angler
Bri Dostie and Cade Kloberdanz
Fly fishing accessories: Must-have tools for every angler
Bri Dostie and Cade Kloberdanz

A checklist and description of essential fly fishing gear beyond the rod and reel. Build your own fly fishing kit with tools for beginner to advanced anglers.

Bri Dostie and Cade Kloberdanz
Mountain Bike Gear Checklist
Stasia Stockwell
Mountain Bike Gear Checklist
Stasia Stockwell

Gear list for mountain bikers including the best MTB accessories and mountain bike clothing—from safety equipment to repair and maintenance.

Stasia Stockwell
Essential Mountain Bike Accessories for Every Rider
Stasia Stockwell
Essential Mountain Bike Accessories for Every Rider
Stasia Stockwell

Upgrade your ride with the best MTB accessories, including trail tools, tech add-ons, storage, and comfort gear for mountain bikers.

Stasia Stockwell
What to Wear to Yosemite: Pack Smart For Your Trip to the Park
Duncan Cheung
What to Wear to Yosemite: Pack Smart For Your Trip to the Park
Duncan Cheung

A Yosemite mountain guide shares what to wear in Yosemite National Park including when hiking and camping. The weather in Yosemite changes. Here’s our packing list and clothing guide to stay comfortable no matter what.

Duncan Cheung
Bike touring packing list: Must-have gear for multi-day trips
Brandon Lampley
Bike touring packing list: Must-have gear for multi-day trips
Brandon Lampley

We cycled for over a year to bring you our bike touring packing list. Here’s the best essential gear, accessories, and equipment for your next long bike ride. Biking across the country? We used this lightweight bike touring packing list for 10 months of overnight bike touring for touring bike accessories and essential bike touring gear.

Brandon Lampley

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