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Two dogs wear the best dog harnesses for hiking.
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The Best Dog Harnesses for Hiking of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Christine Peterson

A lot goes into the best hiking boot brands.
Gear

The Best Hiking Boot Brands

By Laura Lancaster

A man wearing a best backpack walking through a field with mountains in the background
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The Best Backpacks of 2024

By Laura Lancaster

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

The Best Camping Shovels of 2024

By Justin La Vigne

The Best Hiking Sandals of 2024, Tested
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The Best Hiking Sandals of 2024, Tested

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best portable jump starters.
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The Best Portable Jump Starters of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Matt Cashell

Testing Solar Power Banks
Gear

The Best Solar Power Banks of 2024: We Found One Actually Worth the Money

By Laura Lancaster

A man on top of a mountain
Gear

The Best Hiking Pants of 2024

By Laura Lancaster, Justin La Vigne

Testing the best folding saws by cutting wood of different diameters.
Gear

The Best Folding Saws of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Drew Conover

We tested the best camping towels.
Gear

The Best Camping Towels of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

The best hand warmers were tested for their temperature and heat retention.
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The Best Hand Warmers of 2024

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best heated socks.
Gear

The Best Heated Socks of 2024

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best winter hats.
Gear

The Best Winter Hats of 2024, Tested

By Kate Riley

A view of trees from inside a tent with the best sleeping bags inside
Gear

The Best Sleeping Bags of 2024

By The Editors

We tested the best thru-hiking-shoes.
Gear

The Best Thru-Hiking Shoes of 2024

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Hot Tents, Tested and Reviewed
Adventure

The Best Hot Tents, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best Patagonia jackets.
Gear

We Tested the Best Patagonia Jackets

By Ashley Thess

The best camping lanterns sit lit up on a dock.
Gear

The Best Camping Lanterns, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best heated jackets.
Gear

We Tested the Best Heated Jackets of 2024

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best budget backpacking tents.
Gear

The Best Budget Backpacking Tents of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Smokeless Indoor Grills of 2024
Gear

The Best Smokeless Indoor Grills of 2024

By Scott Einsmann

A group of the best snowshoes
Gear

The Best Snowshoes of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

A pile of portable chargers charging various devices
Gear

The Best Power Banks of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

The Best Gifts for Hikers of 2024
Gear

The Best Gifts for Hikers of 2024

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best cargo pants.
Adventure

The 8 Best Cargo Pants

By Scott Murdock

We tested the best wool blankets for camping.
Gear

The Best Wool Blankets for Camping, Tested and Reviewed

By Chris Hunt

We tested the best flannel shirts.
Camping Gear

We Tested the Best Flannel Shirts for the Outdoors

By Ashley Thess

waterproof jacket in rain
Gear

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

By Christine Peterson

We tested the best water purification tablets.
Adventure

I Tested the 5 Best Water Purification Tablets for Backpacking and Survival

By Laura Lancaster

The author snowshoes with one of the best winter backpacks.
Gear

The Best Winter Backpacks of 2024

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best lightweight hiking boots.
Adventure

The Best Lightweight Hiking Boots

By Laura Lancaster

camping in wilderness under a sky full of stars
Adventure

A Beginner’s Guide to Camping in the Wilderness

By Diana Helmuth

We tested the best winter gloves in extreme conditions.
Gear

The Best Winter Gloves of 2024

By Justin La Vigne

Garmin products are on sale for Black Friday.
Gear

Garmin Cyber Monday Deals: inReach Mini, Livescope, Watches, GPS Collars, and Training Collars

By Ashley Thess

The Best Outdoor Deep Fryers, Tested and Reviewed
Gear

The Best Outdoor Deep Fryers, Tested and Reviewed

By Jim Edlund

Save Hundreds on Garmin Products Including Messengers, Dog Collars, and Watches
Gear

Save Hundreds on Garmin Products Including Messengers, Dog Collars, and Watches

By Laura Lancaster

A collage of four portable generators
Gear

The Best Portable Generators of 2024

By Alan Clemons

Five Great Outdoor Gifts on Amazon Under $60
Gear

Five Great Outdoor Gifts on Amazon Under $60

By Scott Einsmann, Laura Lancaster

Man standing on cliff
Gear

The Best Personal Locator Beacons and Satellite Messengers of 2024

By Laura Lancaster

The best puffer pants are laid out on the grass.
Gear

The Best Puffer Pants: Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We put the Breeo and Solo Stove head to head.
Gear

Breeo vs Solo Stove: Who Makes the Best Smokeless Fire Pit?

By Scott Einsmann

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Adventure

A Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking

By Diana Helmuth

The Danner Wayfinders sit on a deck.
Gear

Cabela’s 2023 Pre-Black Friday Sales on Boots and Hiking Shoes

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best heated vests.
Gear

The Best Heated Vests of 2024

By Ashley Thess

Camping food ideas are endless.
Adventure

25 Best Camping Food Ideas

By Christine Peterson

Pairing your smallest adventurer with a safe outdoor-ready sleep sack and a comfortable sleeping pad is a winning combination.
Gear

The Best Air Mattresses for Camping of 2024

By Laura Lancaster

A person with a backpack on walking in the distance toward a large mountain
Gear

Early Black Friday Savings on Osprey Backpacks Now at Cabela’s

By Laura Lancaster

Filtering turbid water
Gear

Bass Pro Shops 2023 Pre-Black Friday Deals on Camping Gear

By Ashley Thess

Compared to the Garmin inReach Mini 2, the Messenger has a much smaller screen and a much larger battery.
Gear

Bass Pro Shops Pre-Black Friday Sale: Outdoorsy Gifts

By Ashley Thess

Three of the best sleeping bags lay on a rock.
Gear

Save on Your Sleep System: Bass Pro Shops Early Black Friday

By Ashley Thess

Testing the best cameras for hiking
Gear

The Best Cameras for Hiking, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

dehydrating food
Adventure

Dehydrating Food: How to Make Your Own Backpacking Meals

By Katie Hill

We tested the best RV generators.
Gear

The Best RV Generators of 2024

By Laura Lancaster

The best GPS Watches track your activity and help you navigate
Gear

The Best GPS Watches of 2024

By Alex Murphy

The Best Camping Mattresses for Couples
Gear

The Best Camping Mattresses for Couples of 2024

By Laura Lancaster

This Durston X-Mid 1 Ultralight Shelter Review includes real world testing.
Gear

Durston X-Mid 1 Review: A Beginner-Friendly Ultralight Shelter

By Jac Mitchell

We tested the best power banks for backpacking.
Gear

The Best Power Banks for Backpacking

By Laura Lancaster

Amazon 2023 prime big deal days feature discounted heated apparel.
Gear

Amazon’s 2023 Prime Big Deal Days Discounts on Heated Apparel

By Ashley Thess

Woman wears Tevas in a river.
Gear

Amazon 2023 October Prime Day Hiking and Camp Shoe Deals

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best camping coffee makers.
Gear

The Best Camping Coffee Makers of 2024

By Ashley Thess

Backpacker walking on a beach.
Gear

How to Pack a Backpack

By Laura Lancaster

We reviewed the Hyperlite Southwest 40.
Gear

Hyperlite Southwest 40 Ultralight Backpack Review

By Jac Mitchell

We tested the best hiking leggings.
Gear

The Best Hiking Leggings of 2024

By Ashley Thess

The best avalanche shovels for your next winter adventure
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The Best Avalanche Shovels of 2024

By Laura Lancaster

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