How to Select the Perfect Hiking Backpack: Pro Tips & Recommendations
Using the right backpack makes all the difference for comfort and convenience when hiking - here's how to find the right one for you
Using the right backpack makes all the difference for comfort and convenience when hiking - here's how to find the right one for you
With 20+ years experience, our gear expert dives into the art of packing a hiking backpack for maximum comfort and efficiency in the great outdoors
The Japanese camping brand designs luxury-leaning gear for taking it slow and easy, but does it live up to its cushy claims?
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My personal favorite essential (and non-essential) gear upgrades that work for my Subaru Crosstrek and other extra-regular cars, trucks, and rigs
How the cult sandal brand's comfy new clog stacks up against daily wear in town, while. traveling, and of course, on the trail
The camera bag pros at Peak Design finally built a backpack for shooting outdoors, so our photographer took one to the French Alps
38 influential outdoor brands making outerwear, apparel, camping equipment, and so much more—with characteristically cool, modern design
Beloved by UL adventurers, the flagship Cairn sandal line sees an evolution in material and design upgrades—plus a new comfort-focused sandal
Sleeping inside or next to your car makes camping a cinch, and these thick, supportive mattresses bring the comfort of home to anywhere you can park
How the Montana brand best known for making maximalist, durable (and yes, heavy) backpacks is going light with new Galligator, Scree, and Radix packs
Hands on with the brand's most compact personal water filter straw to date, made with a high-tech microfilter that's perfect for travel & everyday use
From alpine summits to frigid cities and everything in between, these down jackets are guaranteed to keep you toasty (and to pack away later)
Tested and approved, these environmentally friendly sunscreens will protect your skin and the environment, all year long
In a plastic-filled world, maybe it's time to challenge the idea that cotton is a poor material for hiking, camping, running, and exploring outside
In a true wilderness emergency, a strong, sharp, reliable blade can be your ticket to fire, shelter, and survival—they're also fun for regular camping
Two decades since invention, Crocs are more popular than ever. And so are the many Croc like shoes from other trusted names in the footwear world
From commuting to wandering foreign locales, these totepacks will help keep you organized and stylish during your adventures
The Japanese outfitter releases a head-to-toe capsule of weatherproof apparel designed in its signature minimalist aesthetic
Exploring the Cairn's evolution from barefoot-like DIY concept to Vibram-clad icon capable of going wherever its wearer was wild enough to go
Protect your dome year-round with these running hats for any weather or terrain
Launched in 1998, the flagship waterproof shell introduces a sustainable update with recycled fabric, renewing its position as king of gear mountain
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A tie-dye tee that wicks sweat, waterproof shoes for keeping the miles going in the winter, a pack for tough trails, and more