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The 8 Best Waterproof Running Shoes for Road and Trail
The 8 Best Waterproof Running Shoes for Roads and Trails

Hands-on reviews of the best men's and women's runners you won't have to worry about weather or pruney toes in

The 15 Best Indy Outdoor Magazines You Can Subscribe To
The Best Print Magazines at the Intersection of Outdoors, Creativity & Design

Indy magazines for those dreaming of vast landscapes, pushing boundaries, and a gentler way of being outdoors

How AllTrails Is Harnessing AI to Make Getting Outside a Lot Easier
AllTrails Is Harnessing AI & Innovative Tech to Make Getting Outside a Lot Easier

New OpenAI integration and location sharing are making the award-winning app better then ever at helping hikers find and safely explore trails

Smith Squad Imprint 3D Review: Is Old Tech the Future of Snow Goggles?
Trying Smith's 3D Printed Ski & Snowboard Goggles to See If They're Worth the Hype

A hands-on test of Smith's recently expanded line of custom-made, 3D printed goggles with the Squad and Squad XL

Super Pacific X1 Switchback Truck Camper Review: A Very PNW Weekend
Testing Out Super Pacific's X1 Switchback Truck Tent for 48 Hours

A hands-on look at the dual truck topper-and-tent taking the camp loving world by storm

Kane Revive Recovery Shoe Review: Foam Footwear Made to Keep You Going
Kane's Revive Recovery Shoe Is Foam Footwear Made to Keep You Going

After a month of testing, we dive into the pros and cons of the Kane Revive, the bio-based "active recovery shoe" leading the category

Ridge Titanium Field Watches, Affordable & Durable Everyday Timepieces
Ridge Expands Its EDC Line With All-New Affordable Titanium Field Watches

The lightweight field watch balances form and function with distinct design elements and lightweight features

VEJA Fitz Roy Review: Testing the French Footwear Brand's First Hiking Shoe
Testing the All-New VEJA Hiking Shoe in New York's Catskill Mountains

The trendy Parisian sneaker brand made a hiking shoe, so we took it to the Catskills to see how it fares on the trails north of NYC

The 5 Best Baby Carriers for Hiking & Other Family Adventures
The 5 Best Baby Hiking Backpacks for Logging Miles with Little Ones

Our reviewer put five kid carriers to the test on trails in the snowy peaks of Maine and the sunny Blue Ridge Mountains (and at a petting zoo, too)

Garmin Alpha 200i Review: Made for Hunting, Perfect for All Adventures
This Hunting GPS Is Actually Really Great for Adventuring With Your Dog

Our reviewer doesn't hunt but Garmin's dog GPS has become crucial for hiking, mountain biking, and splitboarding with his dog Remy

FERAL Wetsuit Review: I've Finally Fallen in Love With Winter Surfing
The Best Winter Wetsuit Is From a Tiny Brand You've Never Heard Of

The small San Francisco brand uses Japanese Yamamoto neoprene to cut weight & improve warmth—here's how their 5/4/3 suit tested in icy waters near NYC

8 Best Ultralight Titanium Water Bottles for Everyday Use
8 Ultralight Titanium Water Bottles for Use on the Trail and at Home

Single and double wall bottles for staying hydrated at home, around town, and on the trail