Our favorite trail running shoes are the ones we forget we're wearing—they provide traction, stability, and comfort across all terrain. We've been testing trail runners for years, and The North Face Vectiv Enduris 4 is perhaps the most complete shoe...
Move over sunburns, heat exhaustion, and sunscreen sweat—sun shirts are the newest solar antidote. Our current number one pick for most outdoor adventures is Mountain Hardwear's Crater Lake...
All it takes is one muggy day on the trail in a full cotton top to illustrate the importance of a proper hiking shirt. From backpacking missions in Chile, Argentina, and Nepal, to full-blown thru-hikes of the Continental Divide and Appalachian Trail...
Hiking footwear is shifting away from bulky boots toward lightweight shoes and even trail runners, which are faster and more comfortable. While you do lose some support when carrying a heavy pack or traversing rocky trails, many modern hiking shoes are...
From short day hikes and summit scrambles to all-day adventures into the backcountry, you’ll want the right pack for the job. Most people carry water and food, a layering piece and rain shell, and a few other accessories like a first-aid kit or...
We get this question a lot: Do your hiking shoes or boots need to be waterproof, or can you do without? Hikers and backpackers fall on both ends of the spectrum—some prefer the unparalleled breathability of non-waterproof footwear, while others...
Our favorite trail running shoes are the ones we forget we're wearing—they provide traction, stability, and comfort across all terrain. We've been testing trail runners for years, and The North Face Vectiv Enduris 4 is perhaps the most complete shoe...
Move over sunburns, heat exhaustion, and sunscreen sweat—sun shirts are the newest solar antidote. Our current number one pick for most outdoor adventures is Mountain Hardwear's Crater Lake...
All it takes is one muggy day on the trail in a full cotton top to illustrate the importance of a proper hiking shirt. From backpacking missions in Chile, Argentina, and Nepal, to full-blown thru-hikes of the Continental Divide and Appalachian Trail...
Hiking footwear is shifting away from bulky boots toward lightweight shoes and even trail runners, which are faster and more comfortable. While you do lose some support when carrying a heavy pack or traversing rocky trails, many modern hiking shoes are...
From short day hikes and summit scrambles to all-day adventures into the backcountry, you’ll want the right pack for the job. Most people carry water and food, a layering piece and rain shell, and a few other accessories like a first-aid kit or...
We get this question a lot: Do your hiking shoes or boots need to be waterproof, or can you do without? Hikers and backpackers fall on both ends of the spectrum—some prefer the unparalleled breathability of non-waterproof footwear, while others...
Our favorite trail running shoes are the ones we forget we're wearing—they provide traction, stability, and comfort across all terrain. We've been testing trail runners for years, and The North Face Vectiv Enduris 4 is perhaps the most complete shoe...
Move over sunburns, heat exhaustion, and sunscreen sweat—sun shirts are the newest solar antidote. Our current number one pick for most outdoor adventures is Mountain Hardwear's Crater Lake...
All it takes is one muggy day on the trail in a full cotton top to illustrate the importance of a proper hiking shirt. From backpacking missions in Chile, Argentina, and Nepal, to full-blown thru-hikes of the Continental Divide and Appalachian Trail...
Hiking footwear is shifting away from bulky boots toward lightweight shoes and even trail runners, which are faster and more comfortable. While you do lose some support when carrying a heavy pack or traversing rocky trails, many modern hiking shoes are...
From short day hikes and summit scrambles to all-day adventures into the backcountry, you’ll want the right pack for the job. Most people carry water and food, a layering piece and rain shell, and a few other accessories like a first-aid kit or...
We get this question a lot: Do your hiking shoes or boots need to be waterproof, or can you do without? Hikers and backpackers fall on both ends of the spectrum—some prefer the unparalleled breathability of non-waterproof footwear, while others...
Hiking footwear is shifting away from bulky boots toward lightweight shoes and even trail runners, which are faster and more comfortable. While you do lose some support when carrying a heavy pack or traversing rocky trails, many modern hiking shoes are...
Whether you’re headed to the beach, tailgating before your favorite sporting event, or camping in the wild, there's a good chance you'll want to keep your food and drinks cold. Thankfully, there are plenty of high-quality coolers that excel at...
Shopping for a hiking shirt isn’t as research-intensive as looking for the best hiking boot or backpack, but the next-to-skin layer is still an important part of your trail apparel. First to consider is the shirt’s fabric—polyester offers the best in...
Camp shoes come in all shapes and sizes, from comfy slippers for hanging around the campground or cabin to ultralight sandals that allow your feet to splay and breathe after long days outside. Recovery shoes are also gaining popularity among endurance...
You can’t overvalue a great pair of hiking socks: They keep your feet comfortable and dry while helping to prevent blisters and hotspots. We've tested the full array of styles in varied conditions, and below are our picks for the best hiking socks of...
Spacious, user-friendly, and feature-rich camping tents are designed to provide a relatively luxurious outdoor experience. Many of these behemoths offer enough room to set up cots...
Hiking footwear is shifting away from bulky boots toward lightweight shoes and even trail runners, which are faster and more comfortable. While you do lose some support when carrying a heavy pack or traversing rocky trails, many modern hiking shoes are...
Whether you’re headed to the beach, tailgating before your favorite sporting event, or camping in the wild, there's a good chance you'll want to keep your food and drinks cold. Thankfully, there are plenty of high-quality coolers that excel at...
Shopping for a hiking shirt isn’t as research-intensive as looking for the best hiking boot or backpack, but the next-to-skin layer is still an important part of your trail apparel. First to consider is the shirt’s fabric—polyester offers the best in...
Camp shoes come in all shapes and sizes, from comfy slippers for hanging around the campground or cabin to ultralight sandals that allow your feet to splay and breathe after long days outside. Recovery shoes are also gaining popularity among endurance...
You can’t overvalue a great pair of hiking socks: They keep your feet comfortable and dry while helping to prevent blisters and hotspots. We've tested the full array of styles in varied conditions, and below are our picks for the best hiking socks of...
Spacious, user-friendly, and feature-rich camping tents are designed to provide a relatively luxurious outdoor experience. Many of these behemoths offer enough room to set up cots...
Hiking footwear is shifting away from bulky boots toward lightweight shoes and even trail runners, which are faster and more comfortable. While you do lose some support when carrying a heavy pack or traversing rocky trails, many modern hiking shoes are...
Whether you’re headed to the beach, tailgating before your favorite sporting event, or camping in the wild, there's a good chance you'll want to keep your food and drinks cold. Thankfully, there are plenty of high-quality coolers that excel at...
Shopping for a hiking shirt isn’t as research-intensive as looking for the best hiking boot or backpack, but the next-to-skin layer is still an important part of your trail apparel. First to consider is the shirt’s fabric—polyester offers the best in...
Camp shoes come in all shapes and sizes, from comfy slippers for hanging around the campground or cabin to ultralight sandals that allow your feet to splay and breathe after long days outside. Recovery shoes are also gaining popularity among endurance...
You can’t overvalue a great pair of hiking socks: They keep your feet comfortable and dry while helping to prevent blisters and hotspots. We've tested the full array of styles in varied conditions, and below are our picks for the best hiking socks of...
Spacious, user-friendly, and feature-rich camping tents are designed to provide a relatively luxurious outdoor experience. Many of these behemoths offer enough room to set up cots...
The market is flooded with generic walkie-talkies, but the Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio stands out as a purpose-built tool designed by climbers specifically for the backcountry. By stripping away unnecessary features and focusing on range, reliability...
In a departure from the recent trend toward fast and light, La Sportiva’s Spire GTX is a backpacking-ready hiking shoe that performs like a low-top boot in many ways. The shoe is sturdy, moderately stiff, and offers solid protection on the trail...
Founded in 2018, French tent specialist Samaya has wasted no time establishing itself as an elite 4-season competitor. We tested the brand's entry-level, two-person tent—dubbed the Samaya 2.0—extensively this past year, exposing it to more than 20...
Maine-based Hyperlite Mountain Gear is well known among ultralight enthusiasts for their premium packs and tents made with Dyneema—a naturally water-resistant material that’s incredibly strong for its weight. Their Daybreak Ultralight Daypack is case...
After dozens of trail runs on a variety of terrain and conditions, we can see why the Hoka Speedgoat 6 trail running shoes are a fan favorite. In fact, our tester continued to wear her pair of Speedgoat shoes after she’d finished testing them, which...
La Sportiva’s popular TX lineup runs the gamut from the minimalist TX2 approach shoe to the mid-height TXS hiking boot. Over the past few seasons, I’ve enjoyed my middle-of-the-pack TX3: an approach shoe with a great combination of breathability...
The market is flooded with generic walkie-talkies, but the Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio stands out as a purpose-built tool designed by climbers specifically for the backcountry. By stripping away unnecessary features and focusing on range, reliability...
In a departure from the recent trend toward fast and light, La Sportiva’s Spire GTX is a backpacking-ready hiking shoe that performs like a low-top boot in many ways. The shoe is sturdy, moderately stiff, and offers solid protection on the trail...
Founded in 2018, French tent specialist Samaya has wasted no time establishing itself as an elite 4-season competitor. We tested the brand's entry-level, two-person tent—dubbed the Samaya 2.0—extensively this past year, exposing it to more than 20...
Maine-based Hyperlite Mountain Gear is well known among ultralight enthusiasts for their premium packs and tents made with Dyneema—a naturally water-resistant material that’s incredibly strong for its weight. Their Daybreak Ultralight Daypack is case...
After dozens of trail runs on a variety of terrain and conditions, we can see why the Hoka Speedgoat 6 trail running shoes are a fan favorite. In fact, our tester continued to wear her pair of Speedgoat shoes after she’d finished testing them, which...
La Sportiva’s popular TX lineup runs the gamut from the minimalist TX2 approach shoe to the mid-height TXS hiking boot. Over the past few seasons, I’ve enjoyed my middle-of-the-pack TX3: an approach shoe with a great combination of breathability...
The market is flooded with generic walkie-talkies, but the Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio stands out as a purpose-built tool designed by climbers specifically for the backcountry. By stripping away unnecessary features and focusing on range, reliability...
In a departure from the recent trend toward fast and light, La Sportiva’s Spire GTX is a backpacking-ready hiking shoe that performs like a low-top boot in many ways. The shoe is sturdy, moderately stiff, and offers solid protection on the trail...
Founded in 2018, French tent specialist Samaya has wasted no time establishing itself as an elite 4-season competitor. We tested the brand's entry-level, two-person tent—dubbed the Samaya 2.0—extensively this past year, exposing it to more than 20...
Maine-based Hyperlite Mountain Gear is well known among ultralight enthusiasts for their premium packs and tents made with Dyneema—a naturally water-resistant material that’s incredibly strong for its weight. Their Daybreak Ultralight Daypack is case...
After dozens of trail runs on a variety of terrain and conditions, we can see why the Hoka Speedgoat 6 trail running shoes are a fan favorite. In fact, our tester continued to wear her pair of Speedgoat shoes after she’d finished testing them, which...
La Sportiva’s popular TX lineup runs the gamut from the minimalist TX2 approach shoe to the mid-height TXS hiking boot. Over the past few seasons, I’ve enjoyed my middle-of-the-pack TX3: an approach shoe with a great combination of breathability...
Gravel bikes—also known as adventure or all-road bikes—are built to handle terrain ranging from forest service roads to pavement, dirt, and even mellow singletrack. In essence, they are more capable than road bikes yet more efficient than mountain...
If your adrenaline gets pumping when pedaling on your local trails, imagine barreling down a coastal single track or the face of a volcano—in New Zealand. Mountain biking is one...
A quality mountain bike shoe plays a number of important roles. Its solid platform delivers power to the pedals, strong construction keeps your feet protected, and secure fit increases comfort for long days on the trail. Our top picks for 2024 below...
Not everyone needs a high-end mountain bike that breaks the bank. If you're new to the sport or ride infrequently, cheaper trail bikes offer plenty of performance and room to grow as a rider. The budget bikes below share a common formula: 27.5-inch or...
We’ve been a fan of Thule bike racks for years—their T2 Pro XTR is currently our top-rated model—so we were pretty excited by the release of the premium Helium Platform. This euro-cool design puts an emphasis on everyday simplicity with easy-to-secure...
Gravel bikes—also known as adventure or all-road bikes—are built to handle terrain ranging from forest service roads to pavement, dirt, and even mellow singletrack. In essence, they are more capable than road bikes yet more efficient than mountain...
If your adrenaline gets pumping when pedaling on your local trails, imagine barreling down a coastal single track or the face of a volcano—in New Zealand. Mountain biking is one...
A quality mountain bike shoe plays a number of important roles. Its solid platform delivers power to the pedals, strong construction keeps your feet protected, and secure fit increases comfort for long days on the trail. Our top picks for 2024 below...
Not everyone needs a high-end mountain bike that breaks the bank. If you're new to the sport or ride infrequently, cheaper trail bikes offer plenty of performance and room to grow as a rider. The budget bikes below share a common formula: 27.5-inch or...
We’ve been a fan of Thule bike racks for years—their T2 Pro XTR is currently our top-rated model—so we were pretty excited by the release of the premium Helium Platform. This euro-cool design puts an emphasis on everyday simplicity with easy-to-secure...
Gravel bikes—also known as adventure or all-road bikes—are built to handle terrain ranging from forest service roads to pavement, dirt, and even mellow singletrack. In essence, they are more capable than road bikes yet more efficient than mountain...
If your adrenaline gets pumping when pedaling on your local trails, imagine barreling down a coastal single track or the face of a volcano—in New Zealand. Mountain biking is one...
A quality mountain bike shoe plays a number of important roles. Its solid platform delivers power to the pedals, strong construction keeps your feet protected, and secure fit increases comfort for long days on the trail. Our top picks for 2024 below...
Not everyone needs a high-end mountain bike that breaks the bank. If you're new to the sport or ride infrequently, cheaper trail bikes offer plenty of performance and room to grow as a rider. The budget bikes below share a common formula: 27.5-inch or...
We’ve been a fan of Thule bike racks for years—their T2 Pro XTR is currently our top-rated model—so we were pretty excited by the release of the premium Helium Platform. This euro-cool design puts an emphasis on everyday simplicity with easy-to-secure...
Combining the features of hiking shoes, climbing slippers, and even mountaineering boots, approach shoes are in a category of their own. For climbers, they’re an essential piece of footwear that provides stability and traction on rock, as well as...
We love rock climbing shoes, and we bet you do, too. We've been testing these sticky kicks for over eight years—on terrain ranging from sharp limestone spires in Mexico to lofty cliffs in Nepal...
"I guess I just really want to do something different—something I'm not comfortable doing. Something aside from hiking." I quickly threw "Imja Tse" into Google...
Quite simply, drink a minimum of five liters of water per day, no matter what. This is easier at lower elevations when it’s hot, but becomes more burdensome when temperatures cool off and you perspire less...
The Anasazi Lace—aka the “Pink”—has been a mainstay in Five Ten’s lineup since the ’90s. And with notable improvements throughout the years, it still holds its own in today’s modern market. Boasting a medium-stiff build and powerful edging platform...
Any piece of climbing gear has the potential to become a cherished relic, but perhaps none carries as many good memories as a trusty old rope. It’s your lifeline on everything from beginning top ropes to full-on alpine epics. A rope is...
Combining the features of hiking shoes, climbing slippers, and even mountaineering boots, approach shoes are in a category of their own. For climbers, they’re an essential piece of footwear that provides stability and traction on rock, as well as...
We love rock climbing shoes, and we bet you do, too. We've been testing these sticky kicks for over eight years—on terrain ranging from sharp limestone spires in Mexico to lofty cliffs in Nepal...
"I guess I just really want to do something different—something I'm not comfortable doing. Something aside from hiking." I quickly threw "Imja Tse" into Google...
Quite simply, drink a minimum of five liters of water per day, no matter what. This is easier at lower elevations when it’s hot, but becomes more burdensome when temperatures cool off and you perspire less...
The Anasazi Lace—aka the “Pink”—has been a mainstay in Five Ten’s lineup since the ’90s. And with notable improvements throughout the years, it still holds its own in today’s modern market. Boasting a medium-stiff build and powerful edging platform...
Any piece of climbing gear has the potential to become a cherished relic, but perhaps none carries as many good memories as a trusty old rope. It’s your lifeline on everything from beginning top ropes to full-on alpine epics. A rope is...
Combining the features of hiking shoes, climbing slippers, and even mountaineering boots, approach shoes are in a category of their own. For climbers, they’re an essential piece of footwear that provides stability and traction on rock, as well as...
We love rock climbing shoes, and we bet you do, too. We've been testing these sticky kicks for over eight years—on terrain ranging from sharp limestone spires in Mexico to lofty cliffs in Nepal...
"I guess I just really want to do something different—something I'm not comfortable doing. Something aside from hiking." I quickly threw "Imja Tse" into Google...
Quite simply, drink a minimum of five liters of water per day, no matter what. This is easier at lower elevations when it’s hot, but becomes more burdensome when temperatures cool off and you perspire less...
The Anasazi Lace—aka the “Pink”—has been a mainstay in Five Ten’s lineup since the ’90s. And with notable improvements throughout the years, it still holds its own in today’s modern market. Boasting a medium-stiff build and powerful edging platform...
Any piece of climbing gear has the potential to become a cherished relic, but perhaps none carries as many good memories as a trusty old rope. It’s your lifeline on everything from beginning top ropes to full-on alpine epics. A rope is...
Exhausted and oxygen-deprived, we high-fived as frigid winds took our already limited breath away and whipped at the prayer flags that marked the summit. We were about an hour early for sunset, and the extra time allowed us to bundle up, look around...
“Do you think that rain is coming our way?” We pedal under the bright sun, constantly glancing nervously over our shoulders as if being chased by a predator. Behind us, dark gray streaks stretch vertically from ground to sky. Ahead, a rainbow frames...
"Careful, man, looks like that entire boulder could pull out of the wall," Jackson shouted up to me from far below the scree field, a slippery slope of teetering blocks and flaky terrain. Sure enough, after lightly touching the fridge-sized stone...
The Annapurna Sanctuary trek, also known as Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek, is a powerhouse—it’s one of the shortest major treks in Nepal and gets up close and personal with some of the biggest mountains. The trek begins with...
Peru’s Ausangate Trek is epic, and we aren’t throwing that term around lightly. The region is loaded with glacier-capped peaks that reach over 20,000 feet in elevation, yet despite good infrastructure...
Tracing canyon bottoms and following passageways carved by water and time, Utah’s trails meander across the state, connecting one dramatic landscape to the next...
Exhausted and oxygen-deprived, we high-fived as frigid winds took our already limited breath away and whipped at the prayer flags that marked the summit. We were about an hour early for sunset, and the extra time allowed us to bundle up, look around...
“Do you think that rain is coming our way?” We pedal under the bright sun, constantly glancing nervously over our shoulders as if being chased by a predator. Behind us, dark gray streaks stretch vertically from ground to sky. Ahead, a rainbow frames...
"Careful, man, looks like that entire boulder could pull out of the wall," Jackson shouted up to me from far below the scree field, a slippery slope of teetering blocks and flaky terrain. Sure enough, after lightly touching the fridge-sized stone...
The Annapurna Sanctuary trek, also known as Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek, is a powerhouse—it’s one of the shortest major treks in Nepal and gets up close and personal with some of the biggest mountains. The trek begins with...
Peru’s Ausangate Trek is epic, and we aren’t throwing that term around lightly. The region is loaded with glacier-capped peaks that reach over 20,000 feet in elevation, yet despite good infrastructure...
Tracing canyon bottoms and following passageways carved by water and time, Utah’s trails meander across the state, connecting one dramatic landscape to the next...
Exhausted and oxygen-deprived, we high-fived as frigid winds took our already limited breath away and whipped at the prayer flags that marked the summit. We were about an hour early for sunset, and the extra time allowed us to bundle up, look around...
“Do you think that rain is coming our way?” We pedal under the bright sun, constantly glancing nervously over our shoulders as if being chased by a predator. Behind us, dark gray streaks stretch vertically from ground to sky. Ahead, a rainbow frames...
"Careful, man, looks like that entire boulder could pull out of the wall," Jackson shouted up to me from far below the scree field, a slippery slope of teetering blocks and flaky terrain. Sure enough, after lightly touching the fridge-sized stone...
The Annapurna Sanctuary trek, also known as Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek, is a powerhouse—it’s one of the shortest major treks in Nepal and gets up close and personal with some of the biggest mountains. The trek begins with...
Peru’s Ausangate Trek is epic, and we aren’t throwing that term around lightly. The region is loaded with glacier-capped peaks that reach over 20,000 feet in elevation, yet despite good infrastructure...
Tracing canyon bottoms and following passageways carved by water and time, Utah’s trails meander across the state, connecting one dramatic landscape to the next...
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