Gear

When all you need is some lightweight defense against a biting breeze, the windbreaker is the perfect layer

With comprehensive maps and an improved battery life, plus a suite of user-friendly features, the Vertical can go anywhere

Color negative film, reversal film, transparency film, E-6—slide film goes by many names but understanding and using it is much more straightforward

Why haul a heavy ice chest to a campsite when you can carry a cooler on your back?

Packable and durable waterproof blankets, throws, and ground clothes for beach hangs, picnics, and beyond

These full-featured, two-person sleeping bags make spending the night in nature as comfortable—and cuddle friendly—as at home

From flies, rods, and reels to waders, vests, and even sunglasses, this handy guide will help fly fishers new & old navigate the sport

These stretchy, purpose-built belts made from post-consumer recycled yarns keep waistbands comfortably secure on climbs, hikes, and in everyday life

The colorful collection includes a lightweight daypack, Gore-Tex hiking shoes, and gaiters designed for fast and light pursuits in rugged terrain

Our reviewer put five kid carriers to the test on trails in the snowy peaks of Maine and the sunny Blue Ridge Mountains (and at a petting zoo, too)

Any chair is better than a rock, but these are the best of the best

The combo of a lightweight form factor and heavyweight optics make these midsize binoculars perfect for camping, climbing, road trips, and more