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Ultralight Backpacking: How I Learned to Embrace UL Hiking Philosophy
How Embracing an Ultralight Mentality Changed My Whole Perspective on Hiking

A deep dive into the world of lightweight and ultralight backpacking, and why you should embrace the "less is more" philosophy, too

The Best-Designed Hip Bags for Travel & Everyday Outdoor Adventures
The Best Hip Packs for Adventure and Everyday Carry

Waist bag, fanny pack, shoulder sling—whatever you call it, it's time to embrace the utilitarian design loved by moms and dads worldwide

The 10 Best Hydration Packs for Running, Hiking, Biking & More
The 10 Best Hydration Packs for Running, Hiking, Biking & More

The best way to stay hydrated during long trail days and high-effort activities is to make sure your water is easy to access

The 12 Best Hiking Leggings of 2022, for Women & Men
It's Time to Embrace Hiking Leggings. Here's Our Top 12 Picks for Women & Men

Discover the best trail-ready leggings for hiking, plus tips on how to choose the right pair for your next adventure

The 11 Best Hiking Pants for Women, According to Women
The 11 Best Hiking Pants for Women, According to Women Outdoorists

A sorta-comprehensive and entirely subjective list of the most stylish adventure-ready pants (and leggings)

The Best Women’s Hiking Clothes for Hitting the Trail This Season
Hit the Trail This Summer with These Women's Hiking Apparel Essentials

A quick and dirty guide to choosing the best women’s hiking clothes, plus our top picks for trail-ready apparel

10 Best Plus Size Rain Jackets for Women & Men
The 10 Best Rain Jackets for Men & Women—With Inclusive Sizing

All the performance, function, and straight up Gore-Tex one would need and want in outerwear, now available in more inclusive sizing

The 7 Best Car Camping Mattresses for a Better Night's Sleep in Nature
Best Car Camping Mattresses: Our Top 7 Choices for a Better Night's Sleep

Sleeping inside or next to your car makes camping a cinch, and these thick, supportive mattresses bring the comfort of home to anywhere you can park

The 10 Best Women's Rain Jackets of 2022
The 10 Best Women’s Rain Jackets for Hiking and Casual Wear

The definitive guide to finding the right women's rain jacket, with intel on waterproofness, construction, and more

The 15 Best Rock Climbing Pants to Help You Send in Style
15 Best Climbing Pants for Men and Women That Blend Style, Function & Durability

All you need to know about what to wear while climbing, plus our top picks for the most functional, stylish climbing pants from around the globe

14 Winter Camping Gear Essentials for a More Comfortable Adventure
14 Winter Camping Gear Essentials for More Comfortable Cold Weather Adventures

Suggested tents, sleeping bags, stoves, and more, capable of making camping a year-round activity

MEC Backcountry Apex Collection Blends Heritage Design and Modern Tech
MEC’s Backcountry-Focused Apex Collection Pairs 90s Design & Modern Tech

Canada’s original outdoor gear store digs into the archives for their latest line of limited edition outerwear and apparel