More from Ashley Thess (Page 2)

I tested the best insoles for hiking boots.

The Best Insoles for Hiking of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

I folded my socks down to create a thicker barrier between my blistered heels and the back of the shoe.

The Best Women’s Hiking Shoes of 2025

By Ashley Thess, Laura Lancaster, Alice Jones Webb

We tested the best heated socks.

We Tested the Best Heated Socks of 2025

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best heated ski socks.

The Best Heated Ski Socks of 2025, Slope Tested

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best avalanche beacons.

The 4 Best Avalanche Beacons of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best heated hunting gloves.

The Best Heated Hunting Gloves of 2025

By Ashley Thess

Biker wears Poc helmet.

The Best Mountain Bike Helmets, Trail Tested

By Ashley Thess

Biker goes off a wooden drop feature.

The Best Mountain Bike Shoes, Trail Tested

By Ashley Thess

The best hiking sunglasses sit on a rock.

The Best Hiking Sunglasses, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best heated vests.

The Best Heated Vests of 2025

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best heated jackets.

We Tested the Best Heated Jackets of 2025

By Ashley Thess

Woman hunts snowy hills with dog.

Gift Recommendations from the Outdoor Life Editors

By Ashley Thess

Runner on a trail at night.

The Best Running Headlamps, Trail Tested

By Ashley Thess

A woman cooking on a camping stove looking over mountains

The Best Camping Gifts, Field Tested

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best hiking gear.

The Best Hiking Gear We Use All the Time

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best sun hats.

The Best Sun Hats of 2025, Field Tested

By Ashley Thess

Author holds tundra swan on a boat.

Waterfowl Hunting

Why Hunt Swans? Among Other Reasons, It’s Wicked Fun

By Ashley Thess

Woman sitting on a paddle board in the middle of the Colorado River

Prime Day Deals That Are Actually Worth the Money

By Laura Lancaster, Ashley Thess

The Best Headlamps of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

A phone and the Garmin inReach Messenger Plus sit on a rock.

The New Garmin inReach Messenger Plus Sends Photos, Voice Memos, and Group Chats

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best freestanding and non-freestanding tents.

Freestanding vs Non-Freestanding Tents: The Pros and Cons of 2 Ultralight Designs

By Ashley Thess

backpackers traverse a hillside using trekking poles.

How to Use Trekking Poles

By Ashley Thess

Cheap and expensive backpacking tents set up side by side.

Cheap vs Expensive Backpacking Tents

By Ashley Thess

The Zpacks Free Zip is set up near a glacier.

Zpacks Free Zip 2P Tent: Ultralight, Bomb-Proof, and Freestanding

By Ashley Thess

The Best Backpacking Food, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Backpacking Food, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best running vests on various terrain across the country.

The Best Running Vests of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best mountain bikes.

The Best Mountain Bikes of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

The Browning Whitetail 1300 sits near a lake.

Deer Hunting Gear

First Look: Browning Whitetail 1300 Hunting Pack

By Ashley Thess

Backpackers walk single file on trail to leave no trace.

The Leave No Trace Principles, Explained

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best water bottles for hiking.

Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Hiking Water Bottles of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best water bottles.

The Best Water Bottles, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best insulated water bottles.

The Best Insulated Water Bottles of 2025

By Ashley Thess

Hiker walks across meadow.

Hiking Checklist: Here’s What to Bring on a Hike

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best beginner hiking shoes.

The Best Hiking Shoes for Beginners of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

We tested the Breeo Live-Fire pizza oven.

Breeo Live-Fire Pizza Oven Review: Bonfire to Backyard ‘Za

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best travel backpacks.

The 7 Best Travel Backpacks of 2025, According to Testing

By Ashley Thess

Mosquito ready to bite

The Best Mosquito Repellents of 2025, Tested

By Scott Einsmann, Ashley Thess

We tested the best fat tire electric bikes.

The Best Fat Tire Electric Bikes of 2025

By Ashley Thess

wilderness first aid kit in mountains

The Best First Aid Kits for Hiking of 2025

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best hiking fanny packs.

The Best Hiking Fanny Packs of 2025

By Ashley Thess

We tested the Spandau Arms S2.

Semi-Auto Shotguns

Spandau Arms S2 Review: Field Testing a $500 Semi-Auto Duck Gun

By Ashley Thess

Testing the best heated gloves in the field

The Best Heated Gloves of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best Patagonia jackets.

We Tested the Best Patagonia Jackets

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best underwear for hiking.

The Best Underwear for Hiking of 2025

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best flannel shirts.

We Tested the Best Flannel Shirts for the Outdoors

By Ashley Thess

The author snowshoes with one of the best winter backpacks.

The Best Winter Backpacks of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best camping coffee makers.

The Best Camping Coffee Makers of 2025

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best canopy tents.

The Best Canopy Tents of 2025

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best canvas tents.

The Best Canvas Tents of 2025

By Ashley Thess, Laura Lancaster

Hiker wears Hoka Anacapa 2.

Hoka Anacapa 2 Review: Pumped Up Comfort

By Ashley Thess

Hiker fills water bottle from stream.

Survival Skills

How Long Can You Survive Without Water?

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best hiking shorts.

The Best Hiking Shorts of 2025

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best hiking underwear.

The Best Hiking Underwear for Women of 2025

By Ashley Thess

A tent with a footprint is set up outdoors.

What Is a Tent Footprint (and Do You Need One)?

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best 2 way radios.

The Best 2 Way Radios of 2025

By Ashley Thess

Xpedition ADV rounds a corner.

First Look: Polaris Xpedition ADV

By Ashley Thess

Should you pop a blister?

Survival Skills

Should You Pop a Blister When Hiking?

By Ashley Thess

A hunter on skis reaches down for a bird that a dog is retrieving for him.

Upland Bird Hunting

These Renegade Hunters Are Skiing into the Backcountry with Their Bird Dogs

Photographs by Peter Wadsworth, Story by Ashley Thess

first deer hunt

Whitetail Deer Hunting

The Heart & the Skull: Sometimes a First Deer Hunt Requires a Punched Tag

By Ashley Thess

Two hikers carry the best hydration bladders.

The Best Hydration Bladders, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

The author wears one of the best insulated skirts.

The Best Insulated Skirts, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

Duck hunter wearing Sitka Hudson jacket in icy bay.

Waterfowl Hunting Gear

Sitka Hudson Jacket: A Hardcore Shell for Waterfowl Hunters

By Ashley Thess

The Breeze LT NTX are sturdy.

Vasque Breeze LT NTX: Don’t Sacrifice Support for a Lighter Hiking Shoe

By Ashley Thess

Hikers filling the Quickdraw and BeFree.

Water Filters Head-to-Head: Sawyer vs Katadyn vs Platypus

By Ashley Thess

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