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Three hikers walk up rock formation.
Gear

Your Guide to REI’s Anniversary Sale: 25% Off Adventure Gear

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best hiking sandals.
Gear

The Best Hiking Sandals of 2025, Trail Tested

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best hiking daypacks.
Gear

The Best Hiking Daypacks of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Rachel Cavanaugh

The Sea to Summit sits in a tent.
Gear

The Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2025

By Ashley Thess, Laura Lancaster

We tested the best hiking leggings.
Gear

The Best Hiking Leggings of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best lightweight hiking shoes.
Gear

The Best Lightweight Hiking Shoes of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Justin La Vigne, Ashley Thess

I tested the best insoles for hiking boots.
Gear

The Best Insoles for Hiking of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

Guitar Lake, John Muir Trail
Adventure

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

By Laura Lancaster

A man on top of a mountain
Gear

The Best Hiking Pants of 2025

By Laura Lancaster, Justin La Vigne, Alice Jones Webb

Waterproof textile background with water drops vs water resistant
Gear

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

By Christine Peterson

Author crosses snow field.
Gear

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.
Gear

The Best Women’s Hiking Shoes of 2025

By Ashley Thess, Laura Lancaster, Alice Jones Webb

backpacking
Adventure

A Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking

By Diana Helmuth

pemmican patties and bar
Adventure

Pemmican Recipe: How to Make This Nutrient-Dense Trail Food

By Katie Hill

We tested the best winter gloves in extreme conditions.
Gear

The Best Winter Gloves of 2025, Tested in Alaska and Minnesota

By Justin La Vigne

We tested the best trekking poles.
Gear

The Best Trekking Poles of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

ice fishing in subzero temperatures
Gear

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

By Tyler Freel

Expert recommendations on the best barefoot shoes
Gear

The Best Barefoot Shoes, According to Experts and Hands-on Tests

By Laura Lancaster

The best walkie talkies were tested in a variety of conditions
Gear

The Best Walkie Talkies of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

A woman in green camo holding a shotgun sets up a hen turkey decoy in a bright green grassy clearing.
Gear

Best Outdoor Clothing Brands Made in the USA

By Alice Jones Webb