We tested rain pants for 2 years from thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail to the forests of South America, from Colorado’s high country to winter in New York. Our expert guide provides field-tested recommendations, ensuring you stay dry and comfortable on the trails.
Read MoreWhether you need a lightweight pair of hiking pants that will keep you cool in high temperatures or a heavy-duty pair that can handle the most demanding of terrains, here are our winners for the best hiking pants for men.
Read MoreWe tested the best wireless earbuds, behind the neck, and Bluetooth headphones for thousands of miles, while running, hiking, biking, and working out.
Read MoreTested on ice and snow from Maine to Alaska for 4 years, here’s our review of the best men’s winter boots for warmth, water resistance, fit, comfort, and traction.
We researched the 100 most popular winter gloves, liner gloves, heated gloves, and mittens to find the best gloves for running, cycling, extreme cold, and touchscreen usage.
Read MoreWe reviewed 44 down jackets to find the 7 best puffy jackets for most outdoor activities: hiking, camping, backpacking—ultralight to extreme cold.
Read MoreWe spent 8 years testing the top women’s winter boots for ice and snow from Maine to Alaska. We review the best boots for warmth, water resistance, fit, comfort and traction
Read MoreWe test 28 camping lanterns from battery powered lights for survival to lightweight packable lanterns for backpacking and solar lanterns for backyard picnics
Read MoreWe spent 2 years testing 12 outdoor blankets to find down, fleece, puffy, and picnic blankets that are warm, waterproof, resist stains, and are easy to wash.
Read MoreAn in-depth, trail-tested review of the MSR Hubba Hubba LT 3, a lightweight, durable 3-season tent with easy setup, excellent ventilation, and a spacious design for backpacking.
Read MoreGarmin inReach Messenger in-depth review — easy-to-use, affordable satellite communicator (vs. inReach Mini) with emergency SOS, 2-way texting, weather, and more.
Read MoreWe review the best 4-season tents for mountaineering, backcountry ski trips, gusty winds, cold weather, heavy precipitation, and challenging conditions. We looked for 4-season tents with headroom, easy set-up, solid pole structure, good ventilation and that can take heavy snow loads.
Read MoreThe Patagonia Micro Puff is our favorite synthetic insulated jacket with an incredible warmth-to-weight ratio and retains its warmth when wet.
Read MoreGet to know the Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft Sleeping Pad—lightweight, lofty yet packable, and eco-friendly with 4.7 R-value insulation for all-season backpacking comfort.
Read MoreI've learned a lot in my research and experiences with plus size outdoor clothing, and it's important to spread that knowledge so that others don't have to struggle. All bodies deserve access to nature — and they deserve the gear and outdoor clothing that will get them there.
Read MoreRead our in-depth review on why the Mountain Hardwear Mineral King Camping tent is our favorite dome camping tent for 3-season use.
Read MoreWe spent 200+ nights testing the best headlamps for brightness, battery life, comfort, and ease of use for backpacking, hiking, running, climbing, and camping.
Read MoreWe review 20 of the most popular synthetic insulated jackets and tested the top models for months in conditions as diverse as mountains in Arizona to snow storms near Bend, Oregon to walking a toddler in Portland. We considered models by Patagonia, Arc’teryx, L.L.Bean, Mountain Hardwear, Rab, Outdoor Research, The North Face, and Montbell.
Read MoreWith long battery life, durability, full smartwatch capabilities, and superior mapping capabilities, the fenix 7 Pro is our top pick for endurance activities.
Read MoreWe 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.
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