Gear Guide

Is the North Face Wawona 6 worth the premium price? Our hands-on review covers real-world performance, space, and whether it's right for you.

We researched and tested dozens of camping chairs from Coleman, Kijaro, Helinox, Yeti, including camp chairs for beach day, bad backs, tailgating, and portable seats for music festivals.

We tested the HOKA Kaha 3 for durability, weatherproofing, and comfort on long hikes. Here’s how it performed on the trail.

Wet wading shoes for fly fishing are a lightweight, affordable alternative to wading boots. We review the best wet wading shoes and wading sandals for fly fishing

Incredible battery life and extensive tracking metrics make the Garmin Instinct 3 our favorite GPS watch for hiking.

We tested the Sea to Summit Ultralight Insulated Air Sleeping Pad over thousands of miles. It’s incredibly comfortable but still light enough and packable for backpacking.

Are the Patagonia Wind Shield Pants worth it? We tested their wind resistance, breathability, and comfort to see how they perform in wet and cold-weather activities.

Discover the best dry bags with our comprehensive guide, covering top models, key features, and how to choose the perfect dry bag for your next adventure.

To find the best PFDs, we researched and tested the most popular Type I, Type III, Type V, women’s PFD, fishing PFDs, and budget PFD from Astral, NRS, Stohlquist, and Stearns. The one thing that all boaters can agree on is that personal safety is paramount.

Keep your dog safe on the trail or at home with the best vet-approved first aid kits for active pups—handpicked by our expert gear (and dog) testers.

We test the best plus size swimwear - one-piece, two-piece, rash guards, and board shorts. These swimsuits fit well, look good, and stay on while swimming in the pool or lake, kayaking, or SUPing.

Discover the importance of life jackets for dogs, their different styles, and learn how to choose the right one with our guide on the best dog life jackets!

The Nike Pegasus 41 is an excellent option for runners seeking a reliable daily trainer, striking a balance between cushioning and responsiveness, performance and versatility.

Chafing can ruin a good time outdoors, so the Treeline Review staff share their favorite anti-chafing solutions for running, hiking, backpacking, and biking.

We tested and reviewed the best fastpacks for hiking and trail running based on capacity, comfort, storage, weight, materials, features, and more.

Without air in your tires, you aren’t going anywhere. Keep rolling with the best bicycle pumps for road, mountain, gravel, and commuting bikes.

We researched and tested the most popular child life jackets, youth life jackets, & infant life jackets to find the best life jackets for kids. Criteria included US Coast Guard Approval, easy buckle releases, and grab straps.

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 best men’s shorts for running on trails, from liner and liner-less options to compression shorts, racing shorts, and shorts for thick thighs

The perfect running hat is so comfortable that you have to periodically check if it’s still on your head, keeps salty sweat out of your eyes, dries quickly, and is easily adjustable on the fly.

We tested 50 lightweight, midweight, and heavyweight men’s and women’s base layer tops over four years. We put these base layers to work, and came out with the best base layers for warmth, durability, comfort, and ability to wick away sweat and odor over time.

We review 25 broad spectrum SPF sunscreens for your Face. We test lotion for oily skin, sensitive skin, and moisturizing sunscreens that block UVA and UVB rays, including gel and mineral face sunscreens

We review truly reef safe sunscreen and reef friendly sunscreen to find oxybenzone free mineral options for protecting coral and wildlife— free of banned chemical UV filters

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.

Is the new Big Agnes Copper Spur worth it? We tested it in the field to evaluate its comfort, weight, weather protection, and ease of use. Here's our verdict.

Looking for an ultralight tent with side entry and smart storage? We tested the Big Agnes Tiger Wall to evaluate its comfort, weather protection, and features.

We review human waste bags and wag bags for ease-of-use to find the best odorproof and leakproof toilet kits for camping, climbing, backpacking, rafting and emergencies

We put in 230 hours of research and 620 days of trail testing to review the best GPS and ABC watches for hiking, backpacking, and multisport outdoor activities.

Tested in harsh conditions on the 2,700-mile Great Divide MTB Route, the Outdoor Research Stratoburst rain jacket did not disappoint.

We interviewed dozens of PCT and CDT hikers to consider dozens of shorts models. Then we tested them over 1000s of miles of thru-hiking to find the best pair of shorts for thru-hikers of all sizes and shapes.