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We tested the best portable solar panels.

The Best Portable Solar Panels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The best one person tents above treeline.

The Best One-Person Tents of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best satellite messengers.

The Best Satellite Messengers, Based on Field Testing

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best approach shoes.

The Best Approach Shoes of 2026, Trail and Crag Tested

By Sean McNally

The Best Headlamps of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

continental divide trail

Hiking the Continental Divide Trail: Embrace the Brutality

By Jac Mitchell

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

Vargo MegaHex smokeless fire pit in low light with a roaring fire

Vargo MegaHex Review: A Smokeless Fire Pit That Folds Flat

By Laura Lancaster

Testing the Kuiu Kutana

The Best Rain Jackets for Men

By Laura Lancaster

The best women's rain jackets

The Best Rain Jackets for Women

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best rain jackets.

The Best Rain Jackets, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

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

I, too, was surprised by just how many camping blankets there are on the market.

The Best Camping Blankets of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best sports bras for large chests.

The 10 Best Sports Bras for Large Busts

Hiker wears a value ultralight backpack.

Does Ultralight Gear Have to be Ultra-Expensive?

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best tick repellents.

The Best Tick Repellents of 2026

By Alice Jones Webb

A Marathon GSAR Anthracite on a hike.

Marathon GSAR Anthracite Review: A Watch Built for the Outdoors

By Scott Einsmann

backpackers traverse a hillside using trekking poles.

How to Use Trekking Poles

By Ashley Thess

sleeping bags both unpacked and packed up on a wooden platform

The Best Ultralight Sleeping Bags, Tested on the Pacific Crest Trail

By Laura Lancaster

Cheap and expensive backpacking tents set up side by side.

Cheap vs Expensive Backpacking Tents

By Ashley Thess

zpacks free zip against mountain backdrop

The Best Ultralight Tents of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best bear canisters.

The Best Bear Canisters of 2026, Tested By Us and Bears

By Laura Lancaster

tents in an alpine setting

The Best Backpacking Tents, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

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 Ultralight Backpacks of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Ultralight Backpacks of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Ultra Running for Beginners: What It’s Like to Run a 52-Mile Mountain Race

By Christine Peterson

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 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

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

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