After researching and testing 12+ mountain biking headlamps and handlebar lights, we found the brightest and best battery life LED MTB lights for night riding. We rank bar lights and helmet lights by lumens max output, USB charging, and price including Light & Motion, Bontrager, Niterider, Cygolite, Gloworm, and more.
Read MoreWe review the safest and best road bike helmets for commuters, road cyclists and urban recreational biking. The top rated helmets under $150 with vents and visors
Read MoreLooking for that perfect trail shoe – one that's not too light and not too heavy? The Danner Trail 2650 has that just-right balance.
Read MoreWe researched and tested the best tough cameras for your backcountry (and front country) adventures - waterproof, freeze-proof, drop-proof, shock-proof cameras that function no matter the extremes of weather and environment.
Read MoreWith a gorgeous AMOLED touchscreen and too many features to list, Garmin hit it out of the park with the epix Pro (Gen 2) GPS watch.
Read MoreWe researched and tested 25+ rotomolded camping coolers to find the best performance for ice retention, best for the money, best wheeled, and best Yeti alternative. Then we tested to verify our findings on camping, fishing, white water rafting trips.
Read MoreThere is no one outdoorsy “look” that makes anyone a better outdoors person. All bodies, all intersections of people and experiences, deserve access to nature — and they deserve gear and outdoor clothing that will allow them to do so safely and comfortably.
Read MoreOne of the best ways to move from surviving to thriving in nature is to sleep in a well-ventilated, durable, weatherproof camping tent. We found camping tents that are easy to set up and durable enough for repeated use by teenagers.
Read MoreWe researched 64 day packs and tested 11 backpacks for hiking. A good hiking pack is comfortable and easy to use—whether you are experienced or on your first trail. We agreed on 5 packs that experts and new hikers alike found stable, ventilating, and well-organized for humid beach hikes in Michigan to rugged mountain summits in Utah.
Read MoreSave your elbows with mountain biking elbow pads. We have picks for downhill, trail, enduro, and cross-country MTB riders.
Read MoreIn-depth review of the Xero Shoes Scrambler Mid II, and comparison to the Scrambler Mid I. We tested for waterproofing, responsiveness for these zero drop shoes.
Read MoreWe review 25 popular backpacking tent reviews to find the backpacking tents for all kinds of backpackers, hikers, and campers. Then we tested on 1000’s of miles of backpacking in climates from desert to temperate rain forest to find the best backpacking tents for most people.
Read MoreGood mountain bike gloves balance comfort, protection, durability, and breathability. We trail-tested dozens to bring you this review of the best MTB gloves.
Read MoreWe tested electrolyte powders, tablets, capsules, and drops in hot and harsh conditions hiking, running and biking to bring you this list of the best electrolyte supplements on the market.
Read MoreYou want a high-quality boat that you can transport in the trunk of your car. Should you buy a folding Oru Kayak?
Read MoreWe tested and compared 22 camping sleeping bags to find the best for car camping. Whether you're family camping, want a mummy bag, or a budget sleeping bag, we found warm, comfortable, versatile synthetic and down bags from Kelty, Nemo, Coleman, REI, Teton, and more.
Read MoreWe find the best backpacking stoves after testing 22 of the most popular backpacking stoves side-by-side for 3 years and over 1000s of miles.
Read MoreWe taste test and compare 24 instant coffees to find the best specialty coffee, budget, grocery-store available, bulk, powder, freeze-dried, and most caffeine. Our review compares Starbucks VIA · Mount Hagen · Nescafé · First Ascent · SwiftCup · Four Sigmatic · Canyon · Cascadia · Alpine Start · Voila · Waka · Trader Joe's
Read MoreClean drinking water is essential when you head into the backcountry, and an effective, reliable water filter or purifier ensures that you have it. Whatever your use case is, we have a field-tested system for you.
Read MoreWater bottles are vital to keeping us hydrated outdoors- whether it’s for a day hike, a camping trip, or backpacking. We tested wide mouth Nalgenes, collapsible, glass, and vacuum insulated bottles from Yeti, Hydro Flask, and Klean Kanteen and more, comparing 17 bottles side-by-side.
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