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Our Guide to REI's 2025 Labor Day Sale
Our Guide to REI's 2025 Labor Day Sale

See our top picks at REI’s 2025 Labor Day Sale, running from August 22 to September 1. If you need a new backpacking sleeping pad, you're in luck!

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BioLite Dash 450 Rechargeable Headlamp Review
Mike Unger & Liz Thomas & Naomi Hudetz
BioLite Dash 450 Rechargeable Headlamp Review
Mike Unger & Liz Thomas & Naomi Hudetz

In-depth, long-term review of the Biolite Dash 450 rechargeable headlamp for brightness, battery life, and a comfortable headband

Mike Unger & Liz Thomas & Naomi Hudetz
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YETI Hopper M30 2.0 Tote Soft Cooler Review
Josette Deschambeault and Liz Thomas
YETI Hopper M30 2.0 Tote Soft Cooler Review
Josette Deschambeault and Liz Thomas

We tested the YETI Hopper M30 2.0 Tote soft cooler to see if its MagShield access, 42-can capacity, and tote design deliver on large-group portable cooling performance.

Josette Deschambeault and Liz Thomas
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YETI Hopper M30 2.0 Tote Soft Cooler Review
Josette Deschambeault and Liz Thomas
YETI Hopper M30 2.0 Tote Soft Cooler Review
Josette Deschambeault and Liz Thomas

We tested the YETI Hopper M30 2.0 Tote soft cooler to see if its MagShield access, 42-can capacity, and tote design deliver on large-group portable cooling performance.

Josette Deschambeault and Liz Thomas
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Best Adventure Travel Backpacks of 2025
Becca Downs
Best Adventure Travel Backpacks of 2025
Becca Downs

We tested the best adventure travel backpacks in 6 countries and 14 states—lightweight, versatile packs perfect for exploring cities, trails, and everything in between on your next journey.

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How I Built an Outdoor Gear Company
Liz Thomas
How I Built an Outdoor Gear Company
Liz Thomas

Ever wondered how outdoor gear brands get started? Get an insider's look at small, cottage ultralight gear brands with this special panel co-hosted by Treeline Review and Garage Grown Gear with panelists from 4 outdoor gear brands that have started in the last 7 years.

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Best Spray Sunscreen for 2025
Katie Hawkes
Best Spray Sunscreen for 2025
Katie Hawkes

We tested and reviewed 11 spray sunscreens to find the best based on ease of application, absorption, protection, and other user experience factors, and more.

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Best Baby and Toddler Carriers for Hiking of 2025
Best Baby and Toddler Carriers for Hiking of 2025

To find the best child hiking carrier for babies and toddlers, we reviewed backpacks and tested the Osprey Poco line, Deuter Kid Comfort, Kelty, Thule, and more

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Best Hiking and Backpacking Watches of 2025
Best Hiking and Backpacking Watches of 2025

We put in 230 hours of research and 620 days of trail testing to review the best GPS and ABC watches for hiking, backpacking, and multisport outdoor activities.

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Best Lightweight Hiking Boots of 2025
Best Lightweight Hiking Boots of 2025

We review the best men’s and women’s lightweight hiking boots for day hikes and lightweight backpacking, including the top waterproof and Gore-Tex models.

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Is the COROS Nomad the Garmin Instinct Killer?
Is the COROS Nomad the Garmin Instinct Killer?

A brand new adventure watch from COROS, the Nomad has unique features such as adventure journaling and fishing profiles.

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✨We're thrilled to announce that after many years, we finally have a dedicated Men's Trail Running Shoes guide!✨⁠ ⁠ Whether you're trail running, jogging gravel in an urban park, or backpacking or thru-hiking in trail runners, we review the top rated
A good handlebar bag is likely one of the first bike bags you’ll buy.⁠ ⁠ Whether you’re looking for the best handlebar bags to get your burrito from the taqueria to the park, or to help carry your camping gear on a weekend trip, we’
We've tested nearly two dozen pairs of women's running shorts over 4 years of year-round trail running. ⁠ ⁠ Our goal over thousands of miles of running is to find the best of 2023 (we also have a men's trail running shorts guide!)⁠ ⁠ That's right--th
We've spent the past 2 years and 1000s of miles testing the @sixmoondesigns Swift X backpacking backpack.⁠ ⁠ Finally, for the first time, we sit down and wrote an in-depth review on why we like this backpack.⁠ ⁠ W’ve carried the Swift X on thru
Whether you're bikepacking the desert or commuting on a hot day, a water and a way to hold your water bottle are essential. 💧⁠ ⁠ Our goal is to help you find possibly the last water bottle cage you need to purchase. ⁠ ⁠ Over decades of riding our bi
⁠ Sure, it looks good in town. But how does the Patagonia R1 Hoody perform on trail runs, hikes, skiing, climbing, and biking?⁠ ⁠ We do a deep dive into the Patagonia R1 Hoody, a classic fleece, to see how it really performs--and whether it's worth t
Not all sun shirts are made equal. We've spent 4 years testing nearly 2 dozen sun shirts on summits, backpacking trips, thru-hikes, and camping trips in the desert. Here's what we found:⁠ ⁠ ✅ get the sun shirt with lightest fabric cuz some of these s

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