Water bottles are vital to keeping us hydrated outdoors- whether it’s for a day hike, a camping trip, or backpacking. We tested wide mouth Nalgenes, collapsible, glass, and vacuum insulated bottles from Yeti, Hydro Flask, and Klean Kanteen and more, comparing 17 bottles side-by-side.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWe tested the Astral Loyak water shoes, a lightweight water sneaker with drainage ports for beach or lake days, water activities, and casual summer wear.
Read MoreWe tested the Astral Loyak AC water shoes paddleboarding, lounging at beaches, and hiking riversides—they have excellent traction and drainage for any water excursion
We tested the Astral Brewer 3.0 water shoes in creeks, rivers, and along beaches, and found their comfort and traction to work well in the water and in town.
Read MoreWe tested the HOKA Hopara 2 water shoes, a comfortable and versatile hiking-sandal hybrid for trail, water, and travel, in rivers, beaches, and muddy trails.
Read MoreWe tested the NRS Kicker Wetshoe water shoes for insulated comfort and reliable traction in cold-water adventures, from SUP paddling to packrafting and kayaking.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreWe 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
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreDiscover 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!
Read MoreWe tested the Salomon Techamphibian 5 water shoes and reviewed them based on comfort, fit, drainage ability, ventilation, grip, value, and other features.
Read MoreWe tested the best wireless earbuds, behind the neck, and Bluetooth headphones for thousands of miles, while running, hiking, biking, and working out.
Read MoreGarmin inReach Messenger in-depth review — easy-to-use, affordable satellite communicator (vs. inReach Mini) with emergency SOS, 2-way texting, weather, and more.
Read MoreDiscover 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.
Read MoreFor SUP beginners, experienced paddlers, yoga, fishing, or cruising with your dog, the best inflatable stand up paddle boards under $500 to the top upgrade.
Read MoreWe 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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