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Justin La Vigne

Freelance Writer

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We tested the best instant tents.

We Tested the 5 Best Instant Tents

By Justin La Vigne

Camper sets up tent.

Instant vs Camping Tents: Are Pop-Up Tents Worth It?

By Justin La Vigne

We tested the best lightweight hiking shoes.

The Best Lightweight Hiking Shoes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Justin La Vigne, Ashley Thess

The Best Camping Gadgets of 2026

The Best Camping Gadgets of 2026

By Justin La Vigne

A man on top of a mountain

The Best Hiking Pants of 2026

By Laura Lancaster, Justin La Vigne, Alice Jones Webb

We tested the best winter gloves in extreme conditions.

The Best Winter Gloves of 2026, Tested in Alaska and Minnesota

By Justin La Vigne

We tested the Trelino composting toilet.

The Best Composting Toilets of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Justin La Vigne

We tested the Joolca camping toilet.

The Best Camping Toilets of 2026

By Justin La Vigne

We tested the best hiking watches.

The Best Hiking Watches, Field Tested

By Justin La Vigne, Patrice La Vigne

The best hiking boots for men and their outsoles sit on the ground.

The Best Hiking Boots for Men of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Justin La Vigne

We tested the best men's waterproof boots.

The Best Men’s Waterproof Boots of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Justin La Vigne

The best camping shovels dig through dirt and snow without slowing down

The Best Camping Shovels of 2026

By Justin La Vigne

A bearded man wears a parka and stands in front of a snowy backdrop.

The Best Men’s Parkas of 2026

By Justin La Vigne

We tested the best hiking gloves.

The Best Hiking Gloves of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Justin La Vigne

The best camping tables pack down small and set up quiickly

The Best Camping Tables of 2026

By Justin La Vigne

The author has tested the best camping lighters in Alaska, on the Appalachian Trail, and more.

The Best Camping Lighters of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Justin La Vigne