Gear guide

Best Daypacks for Hiking: Our Top 12 Picks for 2023
The 12 Best Daypacks for Hiking & Short Adventures

A deep dive into the world of daypacks designed for short day hikes, quick mountain ascents, commuting around town, and everything in between

Best Camping Lanterns: Our Top 13 Picks for 2023
13 Best Camping Lanterns for Lighting up the Backcountry and Backyard

A deep dive into the vast landscape of camp lanterns for backpacking, camping, van living, and beyond

The 13 Best Hiking Boots for Women of 2023
The 13 Best Hiking Boots for Women

Our favorite women’s hiking boots for a fast and light ride with different fits, styles, and performance for every hiker

12 Best Camping Storage Boxes & Bins for Organizing Your Gear
The Best Bins and Containers for Storing All Your Gear at Home and on the Road

Bring some order to the chaos of backseats and closets stuffed with camping and outdoor gear with these rugged, utilitarian storage bins

9 Best Women's Cycling Brands to Know & Support in 2023
9 Lesser-Known Brands Making Awesome Cycling Apparel for Women

Through technical garment innovation and a focus on empowering women cyclists, these apparel brands are re-shaping the industry

15 Best Hiking Shorts for Women That Are Both High-Performing & Flattering
15 High-Performing & Flattering Hiking Shorts for Women

These high-performance women's hiking shorts fit well, look great, and help you log miles with style and performance.

Where to Develop Your Film: The 10 Best Mail-in Photo Labs
The Best Film Photo Labs for Affordable, Mail-in Film Developing, According to Pros

Our network of pro film photographers shares their go-to mail-in film labs for high-quality processing and scans of 35mm and medium format film

Backpacking Checklist: Essential Gear for New & Experienced Hikers
Field Mag's Ultimate Backpacking Checklist for Happier Trails This Season

A complete guide to packing for a multi-day wilderness adventure, product recs included

The 10 Best Surf Bikinis & Swimsuits for Women, Tested
The 10 Best Women's Swimsuits Actually Designed for Surfing

Through trial and (a lot of) error, these are the best surf swimsuits that are comfortable, flattering, and actually stay on your body

Personal Sauna Guide: The 6 Best & All You Need to Know About Them
Embrace the Personal Sauna With This Guide to the 6 Best Now Available

A big guide to owning a small, personal sauna, including a list of at-home sauna alternatives to help you get your sweat on.

The 10 Best Non-Toxic Clean Sunscreens for Adventure & Everyday Use
10 Clean Sunscreens That Are Sun-Safe & Environment-Friendly

Whether you're catching waves, beach lounging, or looking for daily protection, these non-toxic sunscreens will protect your skin and the environment

The 12 Best Fishing Shirts for Men & Women
The 12 Best Fishing Shirts for Organizing Tackle in Style on the Water

Surveying the pocket-rich product world of shirts for anglers—or just folks who like to organize their belongings on their person meticulously