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an old photograph of a hunter in a yellow canoe with a nice buck

Want to Kill a Great Late-Season Buck? Float a River

We tested the best packrafts on the water.

The Best Packrafts, River Tested

By Ashley Thess

illustration of two men in a canoe

I Was Floating One of the West’s Great Trout Rivers. Then the Governor Dropped in on His Helicopter

By Erwin A. Bauer

Trout fishermen bump into canoes.

My Buddies and I Caught 500 Wild Trout in 3 Days on an Old-Fashioned Canoe Trip

By Robeson Bailey

Testing the Shift Mags while biking.

Our Favorite Smith Sunglasses Are 40% Off at Backcountry

By Ashley Thess

The Best Life Jackets of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Life Jackets of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Kevin Hughes

Three hikers walk up rock formation.

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

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best inflatable paddle boards.

The Best Inflatable Paddle Boards of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 Pro on the water.

First Look at the Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 Pro

By Scott Einsmann

The best walkie talkies were tested in a variety of conditions

The Best Walkie Talkies of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

We tested the best hiking watches.

The Best Hiking Watches, Field Tested

By Justin La Vigne, Patrice La Vigne

We tested the best sun hats.

The Best Sun Hats of 2025, Field Tested

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best satellite messengers.

The Best Satellite Messengers, Based on Field Testing

By Laura Lancaster

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

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 2025, Tested and Ingredients Inspected

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best soft coolers.

The Best Soft Coolers of 2025, According to Testing

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best camping towels.

The Best Camping Towels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed