La Sportiva Wildcat Review
La Sportiva Wildcat Review: The cushion and strength you need to hike across rivers and through the woods, or wherever your destination lies.
Brooks Cascadia 12 Review
Brooks Cascadia 12 Review: Supremely well designed for the trail no matter your pace. Run over hills and through the woods to your heart’s content.
Coleman Triton Stove Review: Campsite Cooking Made Easy
Coleman Triton Stove Review: A hardy piece of equipment that’s capable of cooking a damn good meal. It’ll be a centerpiece in your camping outdoor kitchen.
Stanley Classic Vacuum Bottle Review
Stanley Classic Vacuum Bottle Review: In an ideal world every campground table would come equipped with this bottle. The two belong together like hot coals and a fire pit.
Marmot Reactor Fleece Jacket Review
Marmot Reactor Review: For a stellar start to your day grab a cup of coffee and wrap yourself in this cozy fleece. Run, walk, or chill at camp and on trail.
Platypus SoftBottle Review: Ultralight Hydration for Hikers
Platypus SoftBottle Review: An ultralight, flexible water bottle that will fit just about anywhere you can shove it. What are you waiting for?
Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite2 Jacket Review
Don’t want to spend a boatload of cash to keep a little rain off your shoulders? The Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite2 Jacket will protect you from the elements because that’s all it was made to do.
Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor Backpack Review
Sierra Design Flex Capacitor review: cleverly designed for the modern ultralight backpacker with adjustable volume and decent load bearing.
Tarptent Double Rainbow Review
There’s no place like home on the trail, especially when home is the Tarptent Double Rainbow. This two-person ultralight tent sets up in a flash and adapts to almost any situation. Clip it. Strap it. Stake it. Bop it!
Glaceau Smartwater Bottle Review: Trail-Tested Simplicity
The Glacaeu Smartwater Bottle holds its own against any outdoor water bottle on the market, and it costs a dollar. If you need a water bottle, just buy it.
The North Face TKA 100 Glacier Review
The North Face Glacier ΒΌ Zip is like the bass player in your favorite rock band: reliable, adaptable, and doesn’t steal the show, but it pulls together your whole backpacking layering system.
REI Half Dome 2 Plus Tent Review
The REI Half Dome 2 Plus is a backpacking tent fit for a King and Queen. Sleep like the royal family in a well-designed space filled with abundant comforts.
Kelty Cosmic Down 20 Review
The Kelty Cosmic Down 20 is a budget sleeping bag loaded with convenient features for the average backpacker. Down doesn’t come at a better price unless you’re plucking the bird yourself.
Kelty Callisto 30 Sleeping Bag Review
The Kelty Callisto 30 is a classic car camping sleeping bag with a modern touch. Think luxurious comfort plus a couples blanket. Snuggle-bots, roll out!
REI Trekker 1.75 Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad Review
New to the outdoors? Experienced adventurer? Anyone can sleep easy on the REI Trekker 1.75 Self-Inflating sleeping pad without breaking your back or the bank.
The North Face Dryzzle Jacket Review
The North Face Dryzzle Jacket keeps the rain off, keeps the sweat out, and keeps you looking fresh no matter where you decide to strut it.
Fleece Jackets Explained: Warmth, Breathability & Fit (2025)
This Guide to Fleece Jackets answers mysterious questions: What is fleece fabric? Is fleece warm? Is fleece breathable? And what’s recycled fleece? Read now.
The Best Outdoor Gear Stores for Backpacking and Hiking
Don’t know where to get your gear? Our epic guide to the best outdoor gear stores covers every important retailer on the web. Get the gear, here.