Our writers and editors attended the Outdoor Market Alliance Summer 2026 Show and learned about the latest in outdoor gear products, innovations, and trends. Here are our standouts and takeaways.
We trail-tested over 25 models to put together our list of the best hiking shoes for men looking at comfort, waterproofing, protection, and support.
We tested the On Cloudhorizon 2 hiking shoes on trail and in town. They’re comfortable, cushioned, lightweight, and supportive for easy to moderate hikes, long walks, and travel days.
We tested the Osprey Fairview Trek 55 Travel Pack for women—including how it stacks up to the men’s version—to see if its adjustable chassis and backpacking crossover design deliver for serious travelers.
Our hands-on Smith Pilot Mips review: a design-forward budget MTB helmet with Mips. We cover fit, ventilation, coverage, and whether it's worth $95.
The new Alpenglow Gear Alpenblow Lux sleeping pad inflator is our favorite ultralight pad pump with inflation, deflation, lantern, and white noise.
We 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.
We tested the BougeRV Portable Propane Outdoor Water Heater while living full-time in a camper van. Here's how it performs for outdoor showers, dishwashing, and off-grid use.
We asked Treeline Review writers about their go-to sports bras for hiking and backpacking. Here's what they found in their testing, and the favorites.
We tested the Merrell Trail Glove 7 barefoot shoes — comfortable and flexible minimalist shoes with excellent traction that are great for the gym.
We tested the Title Nine The Original Anti-Run shorts on the road and the trail, and found the comfortable, loose fit provides excellent protection from chaffing.
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.
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Tested over hundreds and even thousands of miles, see our in-depth, long-term reviews of hiking shoes, trail runners, lightweight hiking boots, recovery shoes and more.
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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.
Hiking Gear
We test hiking gear for getting on the trails including hiking shoes, boots, socks, trekking poles, GPS and apparel.
Running Gear
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.
Camping Gear
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.
We review the best socks for runners— running socks to prevent blisters, best socks for hot weather runs, best socks for cold weather, compression, and toe socks.
