Gear guide

11 Best Fireplace Tools & Accessories for Your Design-Driven Home or Cabin
The 11 Best Durable & Stylish Fireplace Tools and Accessories for Your Home or Cabin

As a centerpiece and gathering place, your fireplace deserves some design-minded accoutrements to go with it

The 11 Best Waterproof Tote Bags for Schlepping Your Outdoor Gear
11 Best Waterproof Tote Bags for Hauling Camping Gear, Groceries & More

Our top picks for stylish waterproof and functional carryalls for hauling goods to and from the campsite, ski resort, beach, farmer's market, etc

The 9 Best Rock Climbing Shoes for Every Type of Climber
The 9 Best Rock Climbing Shoes for Every Type of Climber

From the gym to the crag, whether you’re bouldering at your limit or climbing a big wall, these shoes will help you achieve new heights

The 14 Best Fire Pit Chairs for Design-Minded Backyards
The 14 Best Designed Outdoor Chairs for Sitting Around a Fire Pit

Because fireside relaxation is an integral part of outdoor life, and you (and your fire pit) deserve the best chairs to enjoy it

The 9 Best Kids Sleeping Bags of 2023, Tested & Approved
The 9 Best Kids Sleeping Bags of 2023

An in-depth look at the top options for kids sleeping bags, plus what to look for when shopping for growing kiddos

FERAL Wetsuit Review: I've Finally Fallen in Love With Winter Surfing
The Best Winter Wetsuit Is From a Tiny Brand You've Never Heard Of

The small San Francisco brand uses Japanese Yamamoto neoprene to cut weight & improve warmth—here's how their 5/4/3 suit tested in icy waters near NYC

The 16 Best Sling Bags for EDC, Travel, and Adventure
The 16 Best Sling Bags for Everyday Use, Travel, & Adventure

A backpack and fanny pack hybrid, these design-minded sling bags keep you ready for urban and outdoor adventures.

15 Best Waterproof Roll Top Backpacks for Everyday Adventures
15 Stylish & Waterproof Roll Top Backpacks for Daily Adventure

Design-minded roll top bags for everyday carry both in the city and on the trail, and made in the USA, UK, Japan, Sweden, and more

The 7 Best Travel Ski Bags for Chasing Powder Around the Globe
The 7 Best Ski Bags for Chasing Powder Around the Globe

After testing from New England to the Rockies and across the ocean, we found best bags for hauling boards and skis across terminals and tarmac

6 Best Heated Gloves for Warmer Winter Adventures: Tested & Approved
The 6 Best Heated Gloves for Frigid Winter Adventures, Tested & Approved

We tested the top battery powered heated gloves in the frigid wilds of Maine to find out which pairs work the best

13 Car Camping Essentials for a More Comfortable Getaway
13 Car Camping Essentials for Getting Outdoorsy on Four Wheels

When packing a car instead of a 60-liter backpack, you can afford to maximize comfort in the face of bulk—here's out top picks for how to do just that

The 11 Best Grid Fleece Hoodies for Active and Casual Wear
Grid Fleece Hoodies: The Magical Lightweight Mid-Layer

Your favorite go-to hoodie, but make it a breathable, insulating technical grid fleece from outdoor brands big and small