Gear made in the US provides jobs and requires fewer resources to transport. Each of these items was made by an outdoors enthusiast looking for a solution to a problem. Here are some of our writers' top Made in the USA outdoor gear items – from ultralight to everyday apparel.
Read MoreTriple Crown thru-hikers Liz Thomas & Naomi Hudetz share their favorite REI Co-op Flash Collection gear for 2026 — packs, sun hoodies, shorts & more.
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Read MoreOur writers share their favorite gear item by a woman-owned outdoor brand. The gear items we love made by women who are outdoor industry leaders.
Read MoreWe asked our staff for the best energy gels and chews for electrolytes, vitamins, sodium, carbohydrates, and (sometimes) caffeine. These are the best-tasting, easiest to digest options for running, cycling, hiking, backpacking, kayaking, and skiing.
Read MoreUnnecessary? Too heavy? Looks dorky? Too techy? These outdoor gear items changed our mind for the better, so good that we used to never want this and now need this gear.
Read MoreHere's what happens when outdoor writers turn to other writers for gear recommendations. This is the gear we learned about from our fellow writers' reviews.
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