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Four backpackers descend Old Snowy.

The Best Backpacking Backpacks, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Even if you never have to use it, you need a first aid kit whenever you head outside.

The Best First Aid Kits of 2026

By Samantha Silverman

We tested the best mountain bikes.

The Best Mountain Bikes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

Three hikers using ultralight gear trek through the woods.

Traditional Backpacking Is Dead. Here’s Why Everyone Should Be Ultralight Backpacking

By Laura Lancaster

brooks heel drop

What Is Heel Drop? Here’s What You Need to Know When Buying Your Next Pair of Hiking or Running Shoes

By Laura Lancaster

Solar generators are a great RV battery for boondocking or dry camping

The Best RV Batteries of 2026: Solar Power Stations and House Batteries for Boondocking

By Scott Murdock

We tested the best climbing harnesses.

The Best Climbing Harnesses of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Sean McNally

Backpackers walk single file on trail to leave no trace.

The Leave No Trace Principles, Explained

By Ashley Thess

Danner 2650 the best hiking shoes

The Best Hiking Shoes, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The best water shoes for hikinh lined up on the grass.

The Best Water Shoes for Hiking

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best sunscreens.

The Best Sunscreens of 2026, Tested and Ingredients Inspected

By Laura Lancaster

UPF vs SPF: What’s the Difference and How Much Sun Protection Do You Need?

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best water bottles for hiking.

The Best Hiking Water Bottles of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best water bottles.

The Best Water Bottles, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

The best camping cookware sets.

The Best Camping Cookware of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best insulated water bottles.

The Best Insulated Water Bottles of 2026

By Ashley Thess

Best Camping Showers

The Best Camping Showers of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best 10-person tents.

The Best 10-Person Tents of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Hiker walks across meadow.

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

By Ashley Thess

Solar panels sitting in the grass.

The Best Solar Panels for Camping in 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

13 solar chargers went head to head in testing

The Best Solar Chargers, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Primaloft square next to down feathers

Primaloft vs Down: Here’s What You Need to Know About the Arms Race Between Down and Synthetics

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best anti-chafing sticks.

The Best Anti-Chafing Sticks of 2026

Rain water droplets on blue green waterproof fabric

PFAS Explained: These Forever Chemicals Are Being Banned from a Variety of Outdoor Products. Now Gear Makers Are Scrambling

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best beginner hiking shoes.

The Best Hiking Shoes for Beginners of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

Author is roasting a marshmallow with her daughter.

The Best Gifts for Outdoorsy Moms

By Laura Lancaster

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 Breeo Live-Fire pizza oven.

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

By Ashley Thess

The Best Ice Cleats of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Ice Cleats of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best travel backpacks.

The 7 Best Travel Backpacks of 2026, According to Testing

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best camp chairs.

The Best Camping Chairs for Bad Backs of 2026

By Adam Moore, Laura Lancaster

Mosquito ready to bite

The Best Mosquito Repellents of 2026, Tested

By Scott Einsmann, Ashley Thess

We tested the best filtered water bottles.

The Best Filtered Water Bottles of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

Two of the best waterproof hiking boots sit in a stream.

The Best Waterproof Hiking Boots of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The best backpack coolers sit on a dock.

The Best Backpack Coolers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best wool socks.

The Best Wool Socks of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

Camping rocking chairs are comfortable, sturdy, and relaxing—an upgrade for your next camping trip.

The Best Camping Rocking Chairs of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

The best camping kettles make boiling water or other things easier when you’re camping in the backcountry.

The Best Camping Kettles for 2026

By Laura Lancaster

Testing the best cast iron skillets for camping

The Best Cast Iron Skillets for Camping of 2026, Tested

By Laura Lancaster

The best 4-season tents are set up in the snow.

The Best 4-Season Tents of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Best Camping Percolators of 2022

The Best Camping Percolators of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Family Tents of 2026

The Best Family Tents of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

Feet in front of a vista

It’s Time to Give Barefoot Shoes a Try

By Laura Lancaster

50 Miles Across the Mojave Without Water

By Jac Mitchell

the best winter hiking boots

Best Winter Hiking Boots of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best cold weather sleeping bags.

The Best Cold Weather Sleeping Bags of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

Five of the best backpacking quilts lay in a circle.

The Best Backpacking Quilts of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best fat tire electric bikes.

The Best Fat Tire Electric Bikes of 2026

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best women's running shoes.

The Best Women’s Running Shoes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We reviewed the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir vs Nemo Tensor Warmth to Weight.

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir vs Nemo Tensor

By Laura Lancaster

Best Puffers of 2022

The Best Puffer Jackets of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

The best hiking shoes for kids sitting in a circle.

The Best Hiking Shoes for Kids of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

wilderness first aid kit in mountains

The Best First Aid Kits for Hiking of 2026

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best climbing pants.

The Best Climbing Pants of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Sean McNally

We tested the best soft coolers.

The Best Soft Coolers of 2026, According to Testing

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best climbing shoes.

The Best Climbing Shoes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We tested the best down jackets.

The Best Down Jackets of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Dallas Seavey poses with his dogs at the Iditarod finish line.

Musher Dallas Seavey Wins the Iditarod, Sets Record Despite Penalty for Poorly Gutting a Moose Mid-Race

We tested the best climbing chalks.

The Best Climbing Chalks of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Sean McNally

Dallas Seavey with his team of sled dogs.

Iditarod Musher Gets Time Penalty for Poorly Gutting the Moose He Killed in Self-Defense

We tested the best camping pillows.

The Best Camping Pillows of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We found the best hiking boots for plantar fasciitis.

The Best Hiking Boots for Plantar Fasciitis, Expert Recommendations

By Laura Lancaster

McNally tested the best crampons on a variety of conditions, including steep and icy terrain.

The Best Crampons of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Sean McNally

The Best Camping Grills of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Camping Grills of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster