You want a high-quality boat that you can transport in the trunk of your car. Should you buy a folding Oru Kayak?
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The best fly fishing combos — fly rod, fly line and reel — for beginner anglers, plus expert advice so you can gear up and get out on the water.
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To find the best PFDs, we researched and tested the most popular Type I, Type III, Type V, women’s PFD, fishing PFDs, and budget PFD from Astral, NRS, Stohlquist, and Stearns. The one thing that all boaters can agree on is that personal safety is paramount.
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Garmin inReach Messenger in-depth review — easy-to-use, affordable satellite communicator (vs. inReach Mini) with emergency SOS, 2-way texting, weather, and more.
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We spent 200+ nights testing the best headlamps for brightness, battery life, comfort, and ease of use for backpacking, hiking, running, climbing, and camping.
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To find the best camping tents we review 12 family camping tents and 4-person tents based on price, space, waterproofness, windproofness and ease of set up
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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
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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
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We review 24 solo and tandem inflatable kayaks to find the best, whether you want an inflatable boat for fishing, whitewater, 1-person, 2-person or budget boat
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We tested electrolyte powders, tablets, capsules, and drops in hot and harsh conditions across thousands of miles to bring you this list of the best electrolyte supplements on the market.
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We 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.
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Wet wading shoes for fly fishing are a lightweight, affordable alternative to wading boots. We review the best wet wading shoes and wading sandals for fly fishing
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We tested lake, ultralight, fishing and whitewater packrafts to take a backpacking or bikepacking trip to the water with boats by Alpacka Raft, Kokopelli and more.
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We researched and tested the most popular child life jackets, youth life jackets, & infant life jackets to find the best life jackets for kids. Criteria included US Coast Guard Approval, easy buckle releases, and grab straps.
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Whether 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.
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The top-rated cooler bags and insulated totes, cooler backpacks, and soft shell small coolers ranked for ice retention, zippers, and portability
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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.
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Sun 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.
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We review 28 satellite messengers and Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) GPS two way-messenger devices including the Garmin InReach Mini, SPOT and Somewear based on weight, budget, battery life and subscriptions
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