Our Gerber Stakeout Spark review: an affordable multi-tool designed for backpackers’ and campers’ needs.
We tested the Brooks Ghost Trail running shoes for months on dirt, gravel, and rocky trails to assess its comfort, stability, traction, cushion, agility, durability, and more.
Helly Hansen's Ski Free program is the secret deal no one is talking about, where a new ski jacket or pants gets you a free ski ticket.
Our Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 Parka review covers warmth, weather protection, fit, and versatility for cold, wet winters and everyday use.
We tested the Matador 18L Waterproof Packable Backpack to evaluate packed size, carry comfort, durability, and real-world performance for travel, hiking, and everyday use.
I tested the La Sportiva Prodigio Hike LT GTX hiking boots in creeks, on dusty gravel, and steep ascents to evaluate their performance on technical, unstable terrain.
The Grafton Loop Trail is a backpacking loop in the Northeast with established backcountry campsites, above-treeline hiking, and amazing views of Maine and New Hampshire.
We tested the best running compression socks for performance, recovery, and comfort across road runs, trails, and long distances. Here are our top picks.
Find the best dog car seat covers to protect your vehicle—waterproof, durable options tested with real dogs for comfort and protection.
We tested the Kids Ride Shotgun Pro EVO 2-in-1 for over a year on singletrack, pump tracks, and bike paths with a toddler. Here’s how it handles and fits.
Tested on Sierra backpacking trips and through triple-digit heat waves, the BRANWYN Essential Supreme is a comfortable, odor-resistant merino bra for low-impact days.
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Find the best dog paw balm to protect and heal your dog's paws—tested natural and veterinary-approved balms for dry, cracked, and injured pads.
Find the best running pants for every season and terrain. Tested for comfort, breathability, and performance to keep you moving on road and trail runs in all kinds of weather.
Find the best women's down vests for hiking, camping, and everyday wear. Compare six tested picks for warmth, fit, weather resistance, and packability.
We tested women’s rain boots for waterproofing, traction, comfort, fit, and durability through downpours, muddy trails, farm work, and everyday walking.
We tested the 1UP USA Heavy Duty hitch bike rack for over a month on Colorado dirt roads and highways to judge its stability, durability, and ease of use.
Make travel to the slopes easier with the best ski boot bags, tested on road trips and international ski travel for protection, comfort, and storage.
We tested men’s down vests on hikes, backpacking trips, alpine runs, bike rides, and cold camps for warmth, comfort, fit, packability, and durability.
Keep your feet dry on wet hikes, runs, and rides. Our tested picks for the best waterproof socks cover comfort, breathability, fit, and cold-weather warmth.
Skip the huffing and puffing. Find the best electric sleeping pad pumps, tested for weight, inflation speed, battery life, and compatibility with your pad.
Tested on ice and snow from Maine to Alaska for 5 years, here’s our review of the best men’s winter boots for warmth, water resistance, fit, comfort, and traction.
Cold and warm sleepers tested the Exped Terra down sleeping bag for nine months. See how its temperature ratings, mummy fit, and packability held up.
We ran 100+ miles in the Saucony Ride 19. It's a balanced, no-fuss neutral daily trainer for beginner to elite runners, and still a great value at $145.
Find the perfect women’s walking shoes—comfortable, supportive, and durable options for daily walks, travel, fitness, and all-day wear.
Is the Lems ZENSPEED+ right for you? We tested this moderately cushioned, wide-toe-box road shoe on roads and gravel and compared it to Altra and HOKA.
Keep kids dry with field-tested rain gear, from REI and Patagonia jackets to rain suits and boots. Compare sizing, prices, comfort, and durability.
Find the perfect walking shoes—comfortable, supportive, and durable options for daily walks, fitness, and all-day wear.
The Saucony Triumph 24 road running shoes are maximum-cushioned, high-drop daily trainers that specialize in impact absorption. We tested them all spring and summer to see how they perform.
We 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
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.
We tested the Black Diamond Distance running vest in the 5- and 15-liter sizes to assess carry comfort, pocket accessibility, load stability, and more.
We tested outdoor and camping blankets on flights, desert trips, summer camp, fishing trips, and festivals for warmth, water resistance, packability, and durability.
Find the best dog harnesses for walking, hiking, and running—we tested secure options for all dog sizes.
We spent 400+ nights testing the best headlamps for brightness, battery life, comfort, and ease of use for backpacking, hiking, running, climbing, and camping.
Our field-tested review of the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL Bikepack with new HyperBead fabric: weight, weather performance, bike mounting, and who should buy.
We test 30+ camping lanterns from battery powered lights for survival to lightweight packable lanterns for backpacking and solar lanterns for backyard picnics
We tested the Salomon Quest 5 GTX men’s hiking boots on rocky mountain trails and steep backpacking routes to evaluate how they perform on technical, unstable terrain–here’s how they performed.
The best dog first aid kits for hiking and car camping, tested by a certified dog trainer, plus what to pack in your own kit and when to call your vet.
A dog trainer tested 8 light-up dog collars for brightness, battery life, and waterproofing. See which ones keep your dog visible at night.
Our choices for the best climbing quickdraws. We’ve tested the best options for beginners, lead, sport, alpine, trad climbing. Learn what to look for before you buy.
Find the best mountain bike jerseys for men and women, with field-tested picks for breathable fabrics, long sleeves, pockets, and budget rides.
Outdoor destination guides
The Grafton Loop Trail is a backpacking loop in the Northeast with established backcountry campsites, above-treeline hiking, and amazing views of Maine and New Hampshire.
The 67-mile Santa Monica Mountains Backbone Trail in California is a winter-friendly hiking and backpacking destination. We demystify camping, logistics, water, trailheads and more.
Buckskin Gulch and Paria River Canyon in Utah/Arizona are one of the longest slot canyons in the world. This 43-mile backpacking trip from Wire Pass to Lees Ferry in Vermilion Cliffs Nat’l Monument is a bucket list hike.
With 150 miles of gravel hike-and-bike trail, the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP Trail) is one of the East’s best pathways, perfect for leisurely bike rides. The old railroad follows beautiful waterways, weaving around Allegheny mountains and hills.
The ~155-mile San Diego Trans County Trail (aka Sea to Sea Trail) is a winter thru-hike. This guide has a route, water, and resupply plan, and a gear list.
Hiking and climbing Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona has gained a reputation as one of the region’s most challenging peaks because of its steep climb. We include tips, strategies, getting there, water and more.
Walk in the footsteps of Ancestral Puebloans at Mesa Verde National Park. It offers narrow and beginner-friendly trails where you’ll traverse mesa and ancient cliff dwellings in an interactive park accessible to folks of all ages and abilities.
Hike the Great Range Traverse in New York with this detailed guide covering distance, elevation gain, difficulty, camping, water, parking, gear, and route beta.
The Northville-Placid Trail (NPT) is an approximately 135-mile (218 km) route highlighting a less-traveled region of New York’s Adirondack Park. This north-south footpath links rivers, valleys, and remote lakes through the valleys and high plateaus of the Adirondack Wilderness.
Trip guide to Vermont’s Long Trail, 272-mile thru-hiking path in Green Mountain National Forest. We cover camping, shelters, resupply, gear lists, planning, transportation, logistics and more
Find out what makes bikepacking the Lower Deschutes River Trail unique — and why it’s Oregon’s best trail for your first overnight mountain biking trip.
Our guide to the scenic Via Dinarica White Trail, which traverses Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Albania, with karst plateaus and small mountain villages
The West Highland Way is a gorgeous, rainy trail, accommodating to hikers of nearly all experience and ability levels as it weaves through the Scottish Highlands from Milngavie to Fort William.
Fish scenic southern Colorado at one of the best fishing spots for wheelchair users. We cover rules/licenses, flies and gear, guided trips and disabled access
Want a beginner-friendly, flatwater river trip with great views? Visit Ruby Horsethief Canyon to experience 25-mile, year-round rafting down the Colorado River with red rock arches, sandy beaches, and side hikes from Colorado to Westwater, Utah.
The White Rim Trail is one of the most iconic long-distance mountain bikepacking rides in the West. Traveling through remote canyon country, White Rim Road makes a 100-mile loop through the “Island in the Sky” district of Canyonlands National Park.
Cottonwood Lakes is a 23.3 mile loop surrounding High Sierra Landscapes. Hike by alpine lakes, vistas, wildflower-lined streams, and twisted ancient foxtail pine forest straight out of Ansel Adams— under the shadow of 14,000-foot tall Mt. Langley.
A trip guide for the 160-mile loop along the Colorado Trail and Continental Divide Trail with trailheads, gear list, resupply trail towns and suggested itinerary
The Superior Hiking Trail (SHT) is a 310-mile backpacking trail in Minnesota along the North Shore of Lake Superior. We explain campsites, logistics, resupply and how to hike the SHT
Here’s everything I learned that you should know about backpacking, running, or hiking the Maroon Bells Four Pass Loop.
The Monadnock Sunapee Greenway is a 52-mile trail winding through southern New Hampshire, between the beautiful summits of Mt. Sunapee and Mt. Monadnock.
Mount Rainier’s premier trail, the 93-mile Wonderland Trail, is a backpacker’s dream. On this 5- to 10-day backpacking trip, you will circumnavigate Washington’s Mt. Rainier, the most topographically prominent mountain in the lower 48.
The definitive guide from a 2-time thru-hiker to backpacking the High Sierra Trail. To call the HST an alternative to the John Muir Trail would be to minimize its standing as a world-class trail in its own right.
The 565-mile Blue Mountains Trail (BMT) is Oregon’s newest thru-hike trail. Leaving Wallowa Lake State Park, it forms a spiral to finish at John Day. It passes through the lands of the Nez Perce, and Confederated Tribes of Umatilla and Warm Springs.
Best Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park based on unique features, high peaks, alpine lakes, challenging obstacles, and stunning hikes in Colorado.
Read our backpacking and thru-hiking guide to the Tahoe Rim Trail, a 174-mile hike in California and Nevada. We cover gear, permits, camping, water, logistics, and more.
The Presidential Traverse is a 19-mile technical hike through the heart of the White Mountains in New Hampshire, with epic views and historic mountain huts with amenities.
Visit Voyageurs National Park, one of the least visited national parks, for a 3-day canoeing or kayaking trip on Kabetogama Lake during Spring, Summer, and Fall. You can see island campsites and Ellsworth Rock, garden, fish, star watch, and hike.
Thru-hiking guide to the Colorado Trail, a 485-mile hiking trail from Denver to Durango including gear, water, camping, permits, planning, logistics and more
Everything you need to know to run, hike, camp, or backpack the Pictured Rocks Lakeshore Trail (PRLT) in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, which includes views of Lake Superior, sweeping sand dunes, interesting rock features, and dense woods.
Learn Outdoor Skills
Learn how to safely hike with dogs from training tips to trail etiquette. Expert advice on gear, emergency care, and building your dog's fitness.
With a little preparation, running in the rain can actually be fun! Read our tips for how to run in the rain.
We use our experience thru-hiking the Continental Divide Trail to share logistics and tips on how to get to, and go home from the northern CDT terminus (also the Pacific Northwest Trail eastern terminus and Great Divide Trail southern terminus)
Stop running out of battery in the backcountry. A thru-hiker's guide to power banks, charging routines, and cold-weather battery management for hikers.
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We test bike gear over hundreds of miles. From mountain biking gear and commuter bicycle gear to gear for bikepacking and bicycle touring.
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Check out our running gear reviews for running shoes, tights, socks, GPS watches and more and running tips and advice for beginner runners to distance racers.
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Love to go camping? Yup, we do too. Read our camping gear reviews, including tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, coolers, camping chairs, lanterns, and more.
To find the best child hiking carrier for babies and toddlers, we reviewed backpacks and tested the Osprey Poco line, Deuter Kid Comfort, Kelty, Thule, and more
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.
We tested the best women’s travel pants for comfort, packability, and versatility — whether you're on a long-haul flight, exploring a city, or heading into the backcountry. Here are our top picks.
Help tired feet recover with recovery shoes for runners—sandals, slides, and slippers. We tested passive and active recovery shoes for easing pain or plantar fasciitis.

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