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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

Light Phone III Review: Can a Phone Without Apps Work With Adventurous Lifestyles?

Limited to calls, texting, maps, and little else, the new Light Phone promises attention span salvation, but does it put a limit on outdoor pursuits?

25 Years of Summit Series: The North Face Athletes on the Line's Real World Impact

Marking 25 years of pairing product innovation with expedition-earned feedback, Summit Series represents the pinnacle of TNF's product line

How KEEN's New Trail Running Shoes Were Born From Hiking Boot DNA

With two new trail runners named Seek & Roam, the Portland-based brand builds on two decades of footwear design to evolve how it shows up on trail

Send Voice, Photo & Text Message From the Trail With New Garmin inReach Mini 3

The small-but-mighty satellite communicator can send texts, voice memos, and photos from a full-color touchscreen

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

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

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