Gear review

Sleek and smokeless, lightweight and durable, these clever packable fire pits are perfect for any backyard, campsite, or roadside viewpoint

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

Your favorite Chaco silhouettes get a modern upgrade with premium leather and platform soles for all-day around town support

With minimal features and super durable Dyneema fabric, the Maine-based bagmaker's new pack is made to lighten your load on day hikes and beyond

These full-featured, two-person sleeping bags make spending the night in nature as comfortable—and cuddle friendly—as at home

These stretchy, purpose-built belts made from post-consumer recycled yarns keep waistbands comfortably secure on climbs, hikes, and in everyday life

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)

Any chair is better than a rock, but these are the best of the best

The combo of a lightweight form factor and heavyweight optics make these midsize binoculars perfect for camping, climbing, road trips, and more

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

Waterproof to 100m with a super slim yet rugged design and capability to run multiple pre-programed timers, this sleek “surf watch” is so much more

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