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We tested the best polarized sunglasses.

The Best Polarized Sunglasses of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best ski pants.

The Best Ski Pants of 2026, Slope Tested

By Ashley Thess

an array of backpacking water filters sitting on a wooden surface

The Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best mosquito traps.

The Best Mosquito Traps of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess, Alice Jones Webb

The Sea to Summit sits in a tent.

The Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2026

By Ashley Thess, Laura Lancaster

We tested the best camping chairs.

The Best Camping Chairs of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Camper sets up tent.

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

By Justin La Vigne

We tested the best hiking leggings.

The Best Hiking Leggings of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best backcountry skis for powder.

The Best Backcountry Skis of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

The Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 Pro on the water.

First Look at the Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 Pro

By Scott Einsmann

Woman lounging in a tent against a desert backdrop

The Best 2-Person Tents of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

AIARE 1 students skin into the mountains.

I Took an Avalanche Safety Course to Learn How to (Probably) Not Die in the Mountains

By Ashley Thess

Climber wearing a backpack stands in front of a mountain.

How to Climb a Mountain: Expert Tips for Bagging Peaks

By Sean McNally

Author using an inflatable sleeping pad to cowboy camp.

Inflatable vs. Closed-Cell Foam Sleeping Pads

By Ashley Thess

Altra vs Hoka: Discover Which Shoe Is Right for You

By Laura Lancaster

A tent under the starry sky

A Beginner’s Guide to Camping in the Wilderness

By Diana Helmuth

We tested the best packable down jackets.

The Best Packable Down Jackets of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best cross country ski pants.

The Best Cross Country Ski Pants, Trail Tested

By Christine Peterson

We tested the best lightweight hiking shoes.

The Best Lightweight Hiking Shoes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Justin La Vigne, Ashley Thess

Down vs synthetic sleeping bags on a concrete background

Down vs Synthetic Sleeping Bags: Which Insulation Is Better for You?

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Camping Gadgets of 2026

The Best Camping Gadgets of 2026

By Justin La Vigne

I tested the best insoles for hiking boots.

The Best Insoles for Hiking of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

Find out where to go camping.

Where to Go Camping — Even Without a Campsite Reservation

By Laura Lancaster

A tent with a footprint is set up outdoors.

How to Pitch a Tent: Setup, Siting Your Tent, and Other Considerations

By Christine Peterson

Guitar Lake, John Muir Trail

Hiking the John Muir Trail: Permits, Planning, Gear, and Resupply Details for the Greatest Wilderness Trail in America

By Laura Lancaster

Hiker stands next to trail sign.

What Is Thru-Hiking Really? Here Are 10 Signs You Might Be a Thru-Hiker

By Laura Lancaster

A man on top of a mountain

The Best Hiking Pants of 2026

By Laura Lancaster, Justin La Vigne, Alice Jones Webb

Waterproof textile background with water drops vs water resistant

Water Resistant vs Waterproof: Here’s What You Need to Know

By Christine Peterson

group of people sitting around on a rocky field with a volcano in the background at sunset

The Best Camp Shoes of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

Author crosses snow field.

The Best Thermal Underwear for Men, Tested and Reviewed

By Sean McNally

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 2026

By Ashley Thess, Laura Lancaster, Alice Jones Webb

A Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking

By Diana Helmuth

Rtic vs Yeti: Is a More Expensive Cooler Actually Worth It?

By Laura Lancaster

How to Tie a Knot: 22 Essential Knots You Need to Know (Photos and Video)

By Bob McNally, Tim MacWelch

A stack of multi-colored best backpacking sleeping pads

The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

how long can you survive without food

How Long Can You Survive Without Food?

By Christine Peterson

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 best cross country skis.

The Best Cross Country Skis of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Christine Peterson

ice fishing in subzero temperatures

The Best Winter Jackets for Extreme Cold, Tested at 20 Below in Alaska

We tested the best heated socks.

We Tested the Best Heated Socks of 2026

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best heated ski socks.

The Best Heated Ski Socks of 2026, Slope Tested

By Ashley Thess

Hiker wears a value ultralight backpack.

Starlink and T-Mobile Just Made a Super Bowl Announcement That Could Redefine Backcountry Communications

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best cross country skis for beginners.

Get More Out of Winter With the Best Cross Country Skis for Beginners

By Christine Peterson

We tested the best climbing helmets.

The Best Climbing Helmets of 2026, Crag Tested

By Sean McNally

The best walkie talkies were tested in a variety of conditions

The Best Walkie Talkies of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

We tested the best winter hats.

The Best Winter Hats of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We tested the best air quality monitors.

The Best Air Quality Monitors of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The author testing the best cross country ski boots for skate and classic skiing.

The Best Cross Country Ski Boots of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Christine Peterson

Best solar generators

The Best Solar Generators of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The best camping axes for splitting, chopping, carving, and carrying in the field.

The 8 Best Camping Axes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Drew Conover

The Anatomy of a Shoe: What You Need to Know Before Buying Your Next Trail Runner or Hiking Shoe

By Laura Lancaster

power stations sitting on a shelf in a garage with solar panels visible beneath

The Best Solar Generator for Home Backup (2026 Guide)

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best thermal underwear for women.

The Best Thermal Underwear for Women of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best avalanche beacons.

The 4 Best Avalanche Beacons of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

smartwater bottle standing proud with a fallen nalgene in the background

Ultralight Backpacking Hacks You Can Find at a Gas Station

By Laura Lancaster

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

Best Air Purifiers for Smoke of 2026, Tested

Best Air Purifiers for Smoke of 2026, Tested

By Laura Lancaster

The best compasses like the Silva ranger are accurate and reliable

The Best Compasses of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

A Goal Zero power station and solar panel sitting on a grassy field in full sun

What Can a Solar Generator Power?

By Laura Lancaster

Red Hilleberg Allak 3 set against a misty forest background

Hilleberg Allak 3: A Backpacking Tent That I Trust with My Family

By Laura Lancaster

Hiking Boots versus Trail Runners: When and Why to Switch

Hiking Boots versus Trail Runners: When and Why to Switch

By Laura Lancaster

Gossamer Gear Whisper set up in the woods

The Gossamer Gear Whisper: The Lightest Tent We’ve Ever Tested

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Hot Tents, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Hot Tents, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster