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The 10 Best Portable Fire Pits for Camping & Backyard Use
The 10 Best LNT-Approved Portable Fire Pits

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

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

Chaco Townes Sandals Review: Classic Comfort With City Style
Chaco's Brings Leather to Classic Sandals for Walking City Streets in Style & Comfort

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

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Elevate 22, a Pack Fast & Light Trail Travel
Hyperlite Mountain Gear's New Elevate 22L Pack Is for Ultra Runners and UL Hikers

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

The 8 Best Double Sleeping Bags for Camping Couples
The 8 Best Double Sleeping Bags for More Comfy Couples Camping

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

Arcade Belts Are a Major Upgrade to an Undervalued Outdoor Accessory
These Adventure-Ready Belts Are a Major Upgrade to an Undervalued Outdoor Accessory

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

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)

The 11 Best Camping Chairs and Everything You Need to Know About Them
The 11 Best Camping Chairs and Everything You Need to Know About Them

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

Nocs Provisions Field Issue Binoculars Make the Case for Owning Binocs
These New Binoculars Are the Unlikely Gear Upgrade Your Summer Adventures Need

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

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

Nixon’s Heat Watch Is Here to Help You Send Harder, in the Water & Out
Nixon’s Heat Watch Is Here to Help You Send Harder, in the Water & Out

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

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