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A bike water bottle holder is perhaps the humblest accessory for your bike. You don’t have to spend much for a bottle cage, and these are worth it.
Build a complete lightweight thru-hiking kit — tent, pack, quilt, and more — entirely from the REI Anniversary Sale, all under a 10-pound base weight.
We scanned 6,500 deals on outdoor gear to find the 5% worth your attention. From tents to base layers, here are the best gear sale deals at REI’s biggest sale of the year.
We tested GPS and ABC hiking watches across 400+ days of thru-hiking and backpacking. Top pick: the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar, with strong mapping and battery picks from Garmin and COROS.
Find the perfect walking shoes—comfortable, supportive, and durable options for daily walks, travel, fitness, and all-day wear.
To find the best sleeping pads, we tested 20 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.
Find the best hands-free dog leashes of 2026—tested for comfort, control, durability, and running or walking with your dog.
We tested the Lems Women's Switchback Sandal Knit on trail and in town. Here's what the knit upper actually changes—and who it's right for.
Sleep better outdoors with top-rated pillows tailored for backpackers! Our testers found lightweight, compact, and durable options for every budget.
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 the Darn Tough Hiker Micro Crew Midweight hiking socks over tens of thousands of miles with dozens of hikers from below freezing to 100F on thru-hikes of the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. Our in-depth review on why these socks are durable, comfortable, and blister free.
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