We tested 22 different lightweight travel coffeemakers to find the best camping coffee brewers. We included the AeroPress, pour over, percolator coffee pots, and french press portable coffeemakers for on-the-go travel, backpacking, bikepacking, and car camping. AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press · Hario V60 · MSR Mugmate · GSI Outdoors Enamel Percolator · ESPRO Ultralight Travel Press Bottle
Read MoreSleep better outdoors with top-rated pillows tailored for backpackers! Our testers found lightweight, compact, and durable options for every budget.
Read MoreWhether you’re day hiking, swimming at the local watering hole, camping, at the park, or relaxing in your very own backyard, as a hammock camper you’ll be the envy of every ground dweller around.
Read MoreStay cool, dry, and comfortable with the right hiking shorts. Our review focuses on features such as fabric technology, pocket utility, fit, and overall design.
Read MoreWe tested the top 10 sun hats to find the best sun hats for hiking, backpacking, and other outdoor activities.
Read MoreTo find the best child hiking carrier for babies and toddlers, we reviewed backpacks and tested the Osprey Poco Plus and Deuter Kid Comfort side-by-side.
Read MoreWe tested and compared the best backpacks for dogs for day hiking, backpacking, and urban use. We considered straps, saddlebags, and harnesses for small dogs and large dogs.
Read MoreWe interviewed PCT 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.
Read MoreSun protection is essential when spending time outdoors, so we trail-tested UPF clothing to bring you this review of the six best sun shirts for men and women.
Read MoreWe researched 62 of the most-talked about fanny packs in outdoor media and popular news stories. Then we tested the 11 most promising waist packs for hiking. After an estimated 75 miles of hiking, long bike rides, and visits to the farmer’s market, here are the best fanny packs for leisurely strolls, intense hikes, or a ride through town.
Read MoreLong-term, in-depth review of the ULA Circuit backpacking backpack for lightweight hikers, thru-hiking, and hiking with dogs.
Read MoreRead our guide to the best backpacking sleeping bags on the market. We chose bags from Feathered Friends, Western Mountaineering, Montbell, and REI.
Read MoreGarmin’s GPSMAP 67i is simply the best all around handheld GPS satellite communication device we’ve tested.
Read MoreWe researched and tested backpacking cooking pots—ones with positive reviews in outdoor media as well as users. We found the best cook pots for backpacking including titanium, anodized aluminum, stainless steel, and cook sets. We considered cooking efficiency, heat distribution, and weight.
Read MoreTo find the best sleeping pads, we researched dozens of professional reviews and hundreds of customer reviews. Then we tested 15 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.
Read MoreIn-depth review of the new Nemo Forte Endless Promise sleeping bag, with a spoon-shaped design and sustainable materials.
Read MoreThe HOKA Speedgoat 5 is one of our favorite shoes for hiking, backpacking, and, of course, trail running. These shoes are suited for everything from long and smooth dirt trails to rock hopping across scree fields with a backpacking backpack or a small running vest.
Read MoreThe ultimate gear test: if you suddenly needed to replace all of your gear, what would you buy? Without question, the Katabatic Palisade quilt wins that test.
Read MoreThe best wool and synthetic hiking and backpacking socks — hiking socks to prevent blisters, the best socks for hiking in hot weather, compression, and more.
Read MoreAn in-depth review of the Nemo Disco Endless Promise eco-friendly sleeping bag for warmth, comfort, weight, packability, ease of use, and sustainability based on testing while backpacking and camping.
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