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

By Christine Peterson

The Best Thermal Underwear for Men, Tested and Reviewed

By Sean McNally

The Best Women’s Hiking Shoes of 2026

By Ashley Thess, Laura Lancaster, Alice Jones Webb

A Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking

By Diana Helmuth

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

By Justin La Vigne

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

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

Ultralight Backpacking Hacks You Can Find at a Gas Station

By Laura Lancaster

Hiking Boots versus Trail Runners: When and Why to Switch

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Cameras for Hiking, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Hiking Watches, Field Tested

By Justin La Vigne, Patrice La Vigne

The Best Hiking Gear We Use All the Time

By Ashley Thess

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

By Laura Lancaster

Merino Wool vs. Alpaca: Battle of the Base Layers

By Alice Jones Webb

The Best Sun Hats of 2026, Field Tested

By Ashley Thess

The Best Satellite Messengers, Based on Field Testing

By Laura Lancaster

Hiking the Continental Divide Trail: Embrace the Brutality

By Jac Mitchell

The New Garmin inReach Messenger Plus Sends Photos, Voice Memos, and Group Chats

By Ashley Thess

The Best Rain Jackets for Men

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Rain Jackets for Women

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Rain Jackets, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Does Ultralight Gear Have to be Ultra-Expensive?

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Tick Repellents of 2026

By Alice Jones Webb

How to Use Trekking Poles

By Ashley Thess

Cheap vs Expensive Backpacking Tents

By Ashley Thess

The Best Ultralight Tents of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Zpacks Free Zip 2P Tent: Ultralight, Bomb-Proof, and Freestanding

By Ashley Thess

The Best Ultralight Backpacks of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Backpacking Food, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

The Best Running Vests of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

The Best Backpacking Backpacks, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

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

By Laura Lancaster

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

By Laura Lancaster

The Leave No Trace Principles, Explained

By Ashley Thess

The Best Sunscreens of 2026, Tested and Ingredients Inspected

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Hiking Water Bottles of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

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

By Ashley Thess

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

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Anti-Chafing Sticks of 2026

The Best Ice Cleats of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

50 Miles Across the Mojave Without Water

By Jac Mitchell

Best Winter Hiking Boots of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir vs Nemo Tensor

By Laura Lancaster

The Best First Aid Kits for Hiking of 2026

By Ashley Thess

The Best Down Jackets of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Hiking Boots for Plantar Fasciitis, Expert Recommendations

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Crampons of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Sean McNally

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

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

By Justin La Vigne

The Best Camping Towels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Outdoor Life Staff

The Best Heated Gloves of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

We Tested the Best Patagonia Jackets

By Ashley Thess

The Best Underwear for Hiking of 2026

By Ashley Thess

The Best Lightweight Hiking Boots

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Base Layers of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

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

By Jac Mitchell

The Best Hiking Jackets of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster