We spent 3 years testing 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 tested inflatable kayaks with professional water sports guides, with extensive experience in Alaska and Montana waters, to find the best inflatable kayaks for stability, durability, maneuverability, and performance in varying conditions.
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We researched 62 of the most-talked about fanny packs in outdoor media and popular news stories. Then we tested the 11 most promising waist packs for hiking. After an estimated 75 miles of hiking, long bike rides, and visits to the farmer’s market, here are the best fanny packs for leisurely strolls, intense hikes, or a ride through town.
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We taste test and compare 24 instant coffees to find the best specialty coffee, budget, grocery-store available, bulk, powder, freeze-dried, and most caffeine. Our review compares Starbucks VIA · Mount Hagen · Nescafé · First Ascent · SwiftCup · Four Sigmatic · Canyon · Cascadia · Alpine Start · Voila · Waka · Trader Joe's
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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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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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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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We test the best plus size swimwear - one-piece, two-piece, rash guards, and board shorts. These swimsuits fit well, look good, and stay on while swimming in the pool or lake, kayaking, or SUPing.
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Discover the importance of life jackets for dogs, their different styles, and learn how to choose the right one with our guide on the best dog life jackets!
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We tested the Salomon Techamphibian 5 water shoes and reviewed them based on comfort, fit, drainage ability, ventilation, grip, value, and other features.
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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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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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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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Discover if the Oru Lake Sport is right for you in our beginner-friendly review. We tested this foldable kayak to help you make an informed decision.
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For SUP beginners, experienced paddlers, yoga, fishing, or cruising with your dog, the best inflatable stand up paddle boards under $500 to the top upgrade.
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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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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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