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.
Read MoreWe spent 3 years testing 15+ outdoor blankets to find down, fleece, puffy, and picnic blankets that are warm, waterproof, resist stains, and are easy to wash.
Read MoreWe spent 400+ nights testing the best headlamps for brightness, battery life, comfort, and ease of use for backpacking, hiking, running, climbing, and camping.
Read MoreWe test 30+ camping lanterns from battery powered lights for survival to lightweight packable lanterns for backpacking and solar lanterns for backyard picnics
Read MoreWe tested 22 portable coffee makers for flavor, weight, cleanup, and durability. Find the best brewers for travel, backpacking, bikepacking, and car camping here.
Read MoreWe field-tested hiking fanny packs, waist packs, and lumbar packs for comfort, fit, storage, bounce, and durability. See our top picks for 2026.
Read MoreAfter a year of field testing, these six camping hammocks stood out for comfort, portability, value, bug protection, and treeless campsites.
Read MoreWe tested the most comfortable sleeping pads to find the best mattresses for camping. From the best self-inflating to the best for couples, see our top picks.
Read MoreThe best plus size camping and backpacking gear for 2026, tested on trail by a plus size hiker — sizing, fit notes, and where to buy.
Read MoreWe tested the best plus-size outdoor clothing for hiking and camping, including hiking pants, rain jackets, fleece, base layers, footwear, sports bras, and more.
Read MoreStay safe, stay connected, and stay found in the backcountry with a satellite messenger or personal locator beacon.
Read MoreUltra-thin 1.4" profile vs performance tradeoffs: our GSI Pinnacle Pro review covers design innovation, cooking speed, and premium camp stove value.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreWe review 18 portable foldable tables to find the best camp tables—including best camp kitchen cook station, sturdy camp dining table, and folding ultralight table.
Read MoreDiscover the best quick-dry towels for travel and camping. Explore top picks for efficiency, convenience, and versatility to enhance your outdoor adventures.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreWe tested the REI Co-op Westward 6 at the campground. Here's how the vestibule, 77-inch peak height, and weather protection actually perform for family camping.
Read MoreThe best solar shower bags and electric portable camping showers for campers, backpacking, overlanding and emergencies. We test for temperature, speed to hot water, water pressure, and ease of use.
Read MoreTake your camp cooking to the next level with a portable camping grill, whether you like propane, charcoal, wood, electric, pellet or a fire pit.
Read MoreDo you really need camp shoes? We say yes! Read why – and how to find the best camp shoes for backpacking, van life and getting around the campsite or ski hut.
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