Results for 'Gear review'

How to Go Camping in Denali National Park, Alaska's 6-million Acre Wilderness

Trade crowded campgrounds for rugged trails, wildlife encounters, and some of Alaska’s most remote views

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

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

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

Is Hyperlite Mountain Gear's New Freestanding Tent Worth the $950 Price Tag? (Yes)

Testing the all-new freestanding design proves it's easy to pitch, breaks down in seconds, and looks damn good, too

The 9 Best GPS Watches for Hiking, Cycling, and Everyday Wear

Our team of gear testers took these GPS smartwatches for months of testing in Southern Oregon to determine which is best for a range of users

Why a $70 Screenless Digital Camera Is Our New Favorite Trail Companion

Tested in the Colorado backcountry, the unique digicam combines the simple shooting experience of a disposable film camera with the storage of a phone

The Best Men’s Hiking Pants for Casual Adventures & All-Weather Activities

For two months we tested each pair of hiking pants for durability, comfort, and function—and of course, style—with our top picks balancing all

First Impressions of the Coros Nomad, a New GPS Watch for Modern Adventure

Colorful maps, weather info, a smart way to drop pins, and tracking for 50+ activities bring this GPS watch away from ultras and into base camp

Gozney's Tread Pizza Oven Brings 5-Star Cooking to the Campsite (and Beyond)

Gozney calls the new Tread "the world's most portable pizza oven." So we hauled it up a mountain in Upstate New York to see if it's true

Merrell Moab 3 Mid Review: A Waterproof Hiking Boot Worthy of Its Name

Our gear reviewer puts 25 years of hiking experience to work in testing the "Mother of All Boots" across a range of trails and terrain in Colorado

Before Dawn Supply Co. Launches with All-in-One Bodysuit. So We Tested It

Hands on with the first product from the new women-owned outdoor brand that's reimagining activewear pieces to pull double, sometimes triple, duty

Mount to Coast Goes Off-Road: How the Boutique Brand Designed Its First Trail Runner

Our review of the Hong Kong-based brand's new shoe, and how the brand renowned for its long-distance road running shoes brought this new model to life

The 9 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

A Week in Patagonia Convinced Me Fjallraven Makes the Perfect Hiking Pants

Whether worn in blazing sun or freezing rain, the Fjallraven Keb Trousers kept our gear tester comfortable, dry, and ... "sexy." Let her explain

Review: Altra x Soar's Premium New Collab Is for Trail Runners More Demanding Than Me

When running brands from the Rocky Mountains and Northeast London join forces, what you get is a super-technical collection for long days on the trail

The 10 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

The 8 Best Cots for Camping & Backpacking, Tested

Lightweight, comfy, highly-packable, these camping cots make getting a good night's rest outdoors easier, without the noise and feel of an air pad

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

The Best Print Magazines at the Intersection of Outdoors, Creativity & Design

Independent magazines for those dreaming of vast landscapes, pushing boundaries, and a gentler way of being outdoors