Gear

How Salomon Is Defining Gravel As the Next Big Thing in Running

The French brand is carving out a culture-first category for runners who move between city streets, forest paths, and everything in between

Send Voice, Photo & Text Message From the Trail With New Garmin inReach Mini 3

The small-but-mighty satellite communicator can send texts, voice memos, and photos from a full-color touchscreen

10 Best Ultralight Tents of 2025, Trail-Tested and Reviewed

Advanced materials and designs make these shelters the lightest around—for more trail time with fewer lbs. on your back

Peak Design's Burly New Pro Tripods Are for Serious Photographic Adventures

Developed with adventure photographer Jimmy Chin, the new Pro Tripods pack down small and enable video functionality with add-on accessories

The 9 Best Ultralight Sleeping Pads for Lightweight Backpacking Adventures

Save precious weight without sacrificing some comfort while camping using these airy and easy-to-transport sleeping pads

After Walking 100 Miles in Japan, Here Are My Thoughts on New Shoe Brand Notace

As running shoes skew towards max cushion and carbon plates, the recently launched Notace thinks less is more — we took a pair to Japan to test that

These $150 Salomon Trail Running Shoes Got Me Through My First Thru-Hike

When a packing mishap left a writer with her backup shoes for 130 miles of the John Muir Trail, she found out how they held up under a 40-pound pack

The 11 Best Hiking Pants for Women, Tested & Approved

From durable slacks and rugged trousers to fashionable cargos, these are the best outdoor pants for women, wear tested and approved by our editors

Raide TourTech Collection Brings an Engineer's Design Mind to Ski Outerwear

After creating award-winning ski packs and running belts, Colorado-based mountain movement brand Raide set out to redesign the backcountry ski kit

We Wear Tested A Ton of Fleece Pants to Find the Best for Home, Camp, and Trail

Plush, breathable, and adventure-ready, these fleece pants deliver peak comfort whether you’re logging miles or streaming episodes

Houdini x Osprey Introduce Allt Pack Collab, a New Alpine Quiver Killer

With designer insight, we dig into the new pack for hiking, climbing, and skiing, created with sustainability and all-mountain adventure in mind

The 13 Best Fleece Jackets & Pullovers to Keep You Warm & Stylish

Wear tested and approved, these functional fleece tops insulate using synthetic, organic, and recycled fabrics and

Inside Hikerkind, the Outdoor Brand That Wants You To Look Hot While Hiking

The former fashion industry pros behind the brand believe style and performance can come together on the trails

Samaya Is on a Mission to Reclaim Mountaineering's Soul With Beautiful Gear

The young French label crafts ultralight tents and packs for climbers who believe how you reach the top matters just as much as getting there at all

Moment's New Fast & Light Pack Line Launches a Fresh Take on Adventure Camera Bags

The series includes sleek sling bags, a lightweight backpack, and an interesting ripstop vest made for lightweight adventures with camera in-hand

Merrell and Gramicci Drop Gorpy New Collab Hiking Shoe for Daily Wear

The Japanese outdoor apparel brand livens up a revised model of a best-selling do-it-all hiker from the States in two limited colorways

Podcast Host Avery Trufelman on How the Military Helped Build the Outdoor Industry

Hit podcast "Articles of Interest" is all about Gear this season, so we spoke with it's host and creator about outerwear, Arc'teryx, Gorpcore & more

What You Need to Know About Octa Fleece, the Evolution of the Beloved Outdoor Fabric

An inside look at how an eight-tentacled sea creature inspired a fabric innovation that's becoming the hottest material in outdoor apparel design

How Sweden's Peak Performance Uses Color Psychology to Create Enduring Designs

In embracing natural hues inspired by Nordic landscapes, the Swedish mountain brand lets its design and outerwear performance do the talking

How to Spot Good Used Gear That Lasts, According to an Expert Buyer

How to find outdoor gear that still has plenty of life left in it, according to an expert in gear and thrifting

Smartwater Swaps: The Best Reusable Bottle Alternatives to This Thru-Hiking Favorite

In the thru-hiking community, Smartwater bottles are prized for their lightweight durability, but they're still single-use—here are some reusable swap

Q&A: Scientist-Explorer Albert Lin on Lost Civilizations and Rethinking Time

How the real-life Indiana Jones combines cutting edge tech with traditional field work to unearth ancient secrets. Plus the gear he trusts to do it

On x BEAMS x REI Co-Op Collab on Surprising Outdoor Lifestyle Collection

Three brands hailing from three countries come together for a rare collab collection of apparel, footwear, and camp gear

Is the New Pentax 17 Film Camera Actually Worth $500?

We tested the first film camera Pentax has produced in nearly two decades to see if the lofty expectations live up to the hype