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The 9 Best Hiking Sandals for Men, Tested & Approved

Whether preparing for a backpacking adventure or just a day hike, these tested and approved sandals have you covered

First Impressions With Norda's New 055 All-Mountain Trail Running Shoe

Testing the newest shoe from Norda, an evolution of its acclaimed race model that's an entirely different shoe on trails, gravel, and elsewhere

Hikerkind's Take on an Ultralight Alpha Fleece Is Designed With Women in Mind

The fuzzy, warm, and breathable fabric has become the hallmark of design-forward ultralight brands, but Hikerkind's take is all its own

The 12 Best Protective Sun Shirts & Sun Hoodies for Staying Cool

With temperatures on the rise, it's time to invest in UPF clothing—these are our top tested and approved picks for protecting your skin from UV rays

The 7 Best Folding Utility Wagons for Hauling Gear to the Beach & Campsite

Take gear from Point A to Point B with ease with these folding wagons, which make for easy storage and transportation as well

New Adidas Freehiker 3 Brings Cutting Edge Sneaker Tech to Hiking Footwear

Drawing on ingredients from the brand's proven running shoes, new mid and low models dial on-trail comfort and cushioning up to 11

The 9 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

The 10 Best Midlayers for Outdoor Adventure, Tested & Reviewed

The perfect ingredient for your layering sandwich, whether you're hiking, running, skiing, fishing, or camping

Beloved Boot Maker Danner Now Makes Apparel, and It's Honestly Really Good

The nearly 100-year-old brand is finally making clothes, and they’re built with the same lifetime mindset as its iconic hiking and work boots

Solo Stove Touts the New 19.5” Summit Fire Pit As It's Best Yet. We Tested to Decide

Does the smokeless technology and sleek redesign of the Summit Fire Pit actually make a better, cleaner, and brighter fire? We put it to the test.

The 11 Best Women's Hiking Sandals for Wet and Dry Adventures

Tested over hundreds of miles and different types of terrain from Utah to Wyoming, these hiking sandals can handle it all

Travel & Adventure-Tested: A Review of Dometic's New Modular Drinkware Collection

A firsthand review of the outdoor gear maker's new mix-and-match hydration line tested in the mountains of northern Maine

La Sportiva's Revamped Ultra Raptor 3 Is for Fast-and-Light Hiking

One of the original running shoe-inspired hiking boots gets rebuilt to be nimbler—and faster looking—than ever

Vivobarefoot Tracker AT II Review: Can Zero-Drop Boots Make You a Better Hiker?

Zero-drop hiking shoes weren't for me, but a popular minimalist model me reconsider my stance

Trail Tested: Gossamer Gear Alchemy Mirage, the Lightest 40L Backpack Ever Made

Ultralight Aluula Graflyte fabric makes the Mirage the lightest 40-liter pack on the market, but how does it hold up on a trek through Utah canyons?

The 10 Best Winter Boots Built of 2026, Tested & Reviewed

Insulated, waterproof, and outfitted with snow-tire-level traction—these are the pairs that won’t tap out before springtime

Jetboil TrailCook Review: A Mini Stove for Big Upgrades in the Backcountry Kitchen

We put the new stove's precision fuel control and speedy boil times to test while canoeing in northern Maine and at home in the Poconos

Is Women’s Ski Apparel Finally Getting Good?

After decades of the "shrink it and pink it" design approach, a small group of brands are setting new standards for the gear women wear on the slopes

Testing the New Arcade Adventure Mag, a Stretchy Magnetic Belt Made to Move

The active belt brand introduces a new flagship model with unique magnetic buckle and enhanced recycled webbing

The 11 Best Women's Ski Jackets of 2026, Tested & Reviewed

From backcountry shells to resort staples (plus a wild bonus) these top ski jackets were tested in nearly every winter condition imaginable

The 11 Best Camp Showers for Staying Clean Off-Grid, Tested & Approved

We put the newest portable shower designs to the test because rinsing off after a long day outdoors can make roughing it feel a little less... rough

How a Scandinavian Ethos Helps Thule Design Innovative Outdoor Gear

Thule's exhaustive product development involves state-of-the-art simulations—plus dinner parties and campouts—to create best-in-class outdoor gear

The 7 Best Ultralight Backpacking Quilts of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Say bye to the bag and stay warm without the weight on your next overnight backpacking adventure with these UL quilts

Smartwool 3D Knit Baselayer Review: Testing Ski Layers in VT's Backcountry

We put the techy fabric's body-mapped zones of warmth, breathability, and cushion up against New England's negative temps and record winter