We tested merino winter socks for warmth, fit, breathability, and durability on snowy hikes, rides, and commutes to find the best pairs for cold feet.
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The Petzl Swift LT is our favorite backpacking headlamp: 1.5 oz, 380 lumens, and the best ultralight headband we tested. See where its battery life falls short.
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We tested the Gossamer Gear The Free, an ultralight freestanding backpacking tent, and found it best for solo thru-hikers on rocky terrain or who don’t use trekking poles
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Skip the huffing and puffing. Find the best electric sleeping pad pumps, tested for weight, inflation speed, battery life, and compatibility with your pad.
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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.
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We spent 400+ 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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Find the best men’s hiking boots for backpacking and day hikes, with field-tested picks for support, lighter weight, leather, wide feet, and comfort.
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Find the best men’s trail running shoes for rocky trails, gravel, mud, and long runs, with tested picks for grip, cushioning, hiking, and more.
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We tested 22 portable coffee makers for flavor, weight, cleanup, and durability. Find the best brewers for travel, backpacking, bikepacking, and car camping here.
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Stay cool, dry, and comfortable with the right hiking shorts. Our review focuses on features such as fabric technology, pocket utility, fit, and overall design.
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Find the best rugged camera for outdoor adventures, with field-tested picks for waterproofing, shock resistance, image quality, battery life, and ease of use.
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We field-tested hiking fanny packs, waist packs, and lumbar packs for comfort, fit, storage, bounce, and durability. See our top picks for 2026.
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After thousands of trail miles, we chose the best lightweight and ultralight backpacks for thru-hiking, weekend trips, heavy loads, and every budget.
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We tested the Gossamer Gear The DCF Whisper to see if its ultralight 0.51-oz DCF construction, floorless design, and trekking-pole setup deliver real-world performance for ultralight backpackers.
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After a year of field testing, these six camping hammocks stood out for comfort, portability, value, bug protection, and treeless campsites.
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We tested lightweight rain jackets for six years to find the best waterproof shells for hiking, backpacking, running, commuting, and travel.
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We tested and reviewed the best fastpacks for hiking and trail running based on capacity, comfort, storage, weight, materials, features, and more.
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The norda 000 is a stable, durable trail shoe for technical terrain—but is it worth $295? This hands-on review covers fit, traction, cushion, and ride.
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We tested the Suunto Race 2 GPS watch on hikes, bike rides, and in everyday life to assess the GPS accuracy, battery life, functionality, and ease of use.
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After two years of testing on planes, trails, and city streets, these are the 11 best adventure travel backpacks of 2026 for one-bag travel.
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