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A Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking

By Diana Helmuth

We tested the best winter gloves in extreme conditions.

The Best Winter Gloves of 2026, Tested in Alaska and Minnesota

By Justin La Vigne

ice fishing in subzero temperatures

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

The best walkie talkies were tested in a variety of conditions

The Best Walkie Talkies of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

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

By Laura Lancaster

smartwater bottle standing proud with a fallen nalgene in the background

Ultralight Backpacking Hacks You Can Find at a Gas Station

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

Testing the best cameras for hiking

The Best Cameras for Hiking, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best hiking watches.

The Best Hiking Watches, Field Tested

By Justin La Vigne, Patrice La Vigne

We tested the best hiking gear.

The Best Hiking Gear We Use All the Time

By Ashley Thess

iphone 15 showing the satellite messenger screen with poor connectivity against a backdrop of red rock

Testing the iPhone Satellite Messenger: It’s Not Ready for Life or Death Situations in the Backcountry

By Laura Lancaster

Two merino sheep on one side and a herd of alpacas on the other.

Merino Wool vs. Alpaca: Battle of the Base Layers

By Alice Jones Webb

We tested the best sun hats.

The Best Sun Hats of 2026, Field Tested

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best water purification tablets.

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

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best satellite messengers.

The Best Satellite Messengers, Based on Field Testing

By Laura Lancaster

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

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

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

backpackers traverse a hillside using trekking poles.

How to Use Trekking Poles

By Ashley Thess

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

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

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

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

Backpackers walk single file on trail to leave no trace.

The Leave No Trace Principles, Explained

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best sunscreens.

The Best Sunscreens of 2026, Tested and Ingredients Inspected

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best water bottles for hiking.

The Best Hiking Water Bottles of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

Hiker walks across meadow.

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

By Ashley Thess

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

The Best Ice Cleats of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Ice Cleats of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

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

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir vs Nemo Tensor

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 down jackets.

The Best Down Jackets 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

A search and rescue training operation

Hikers and Backpackers in the American West Hit Their Garmin InReach SOS Button Most Often

We tested the best men's waterproof boots.

The Best Men’s Waterproof Boots of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Justin La Vigne

We tested the best camping towels.

The Best Camping Towels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Outdoor Life Staff

Testing the best heated gloves in the field

The Best Heated Gloves of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best Patagonia jackets.

We Tested the Best Patagonia Jackets

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best underwear for hiking.

The Best Underwear for Hiking of 2026

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best lightweight hiking boots.

The Best Lightweight Hiking Boots

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best base layers.

The Best Base Layers of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

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

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

By Jac Mitchell

Author wears one of the best hiking jackets in the snow.

The Best Hiking Jackets of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster