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.
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A long-term, in-depth review of the updated Nitecore NU25 UL with MCT (Multi Color Temperatures). We consider battery life, comfort, brightness, ease of use and more.
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Power your phone and electronics with our review of the best portable solar chargers and panels with power banks for camping, basecamping, and outdoor adventures.
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Prepping for your next backpacking trip? A home dehydrator lets you make your favorite homecooked meal or restaurant-quality food into meals for the outdoors.
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Garmin’s GPSMAP 67i is simply the best all around handheld GPS satellite communication device we’ve tested.
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After researching and testing 12+ mountain biking headlamps and handlebar lights, we found the brightest and best battery life LED MTB lights for night riding. We rank bar lights and helmet lights by lumens max output, USB charging, and price including Light & Motion, Bontrager, Niterider, Cygolite, Gloworm, and more.
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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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A brand new line of headlamps from BioLite that charge fast and are fully waterproof and dustproof.
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In-depth, long-term review of the Biolite Dash 450 rechargeable headlamp for brightness, battery life, and a comfortable headband
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Stay safe, stay connected, and stay found in the backcountry with a satellite messenger or personal locator beacon.
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We researched and tested the best tough cameras for your backcountry (and front country) adventures - waterproof, freeze-proof, drop-proof, shock-proof cameras that function no matter the extremes of weather and environment.
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As you bag the peak playing Imagine Dragons, everyone at the summit will be ready to party. These best portable speakers will change the way you—and everyone around you— experiences the outdoors.
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A long-term, in-depth review of the Garmin fenix 8 AMOLED for hiking, cycling, and endurance activities based on mapping, battery life, ease of use, and more
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We tested the best wireless earbuds, behind the neck, and Bluetooth headphones for thousands of miles, while running, hiking, biking, and working out.
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Impressive features, long battery life, different sizes, and solar options make the Garmin Instinct 2 series our favorite ABC GPS watch.
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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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With long battery life, durability, full smartwatch capabilities, and superior mapping capabilities, the fenix 7 Pro is our top pick for endurance activities.
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In-depth review of the Shokz OpenFit earbuds, wireless bluetooth headphones for situational awareness including hiking and biking. We consider battery life, sweat and waterproofness, and more.
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In-depth review of the Garmin eTrex Solar GPS solar-powered handheld GPS navigation system
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Our award-winning photojournalist reviews the the TG-7 rugged camera based on image and video quality, and how waterproof, freezeproof, shockproof features.
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