The 10 Best Backpacking Chairs of 2025
The best backpacking chairs will make camp way more comfortable. Lean back, get comfy, and prepare to find the right backpacking chair for you!
10 Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2025
We test, review, and compare the best backpacking backpacks for wilderness trekking. Plus, a primer of every jargon-laden backpack term you’ve ever heard.
The Best Backpacking Water Filters and Purifiers
Treat your water right. The Best Backpacking Water Filters and Purifiers goes deep on what type of filter you should buy, and why.
The Best Rain Jacket for Backpacking and Hiking 2025
The Best Rain Jacket for Backpacking and Hiking is an current list of the best rain jackets for the outdoors. We’ve tested, reviewed, and awarded this gear.
Urban Hiking Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect urban hiking gift? We’ve got you covered with a highly curated guide. Send your Hiker through the city with new gear they’ll love.
Felix Gray Roebling Sunglasses Review
Felix Gray Roebling: Style, glare reduction, and excellent shade in a compact pair of sunglasses. Get them for all your city excursions.
Ombraz Dolomite Armless Sunglasses Review
Ombraz Dolomite Armless Sunglasses review: Ample sun protection with premium materials, wide coverage, and striking style. Oh, and no sidearms.
Sunski Headlands Sunglasses Review
Sunski Headlands Review: Simple, effective, and polarized, an affordable, do-it-all solution to active sunglasses. Get them for the ease of use, keep going back for the Lifetime Warranty.
Beach Packing List: Essentials for Summer Fun
Summer is here, and the beach is calling. Make sure you’ve got everything on our beach packing list for your day in the sun.
REI Wedding Registry: How to Create One, Find One, and Add Gifts to One
The REI Wedding Registry is the most popular option for outdoor couples. See how to create one, how REI returns work, and what gifts you should include.
Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow Review 2020
The Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow is a foam backpacking pillow that packs up like a burrito. It’ll last forever, and gives you enough support to sleep through the night.
The Winter Guide to Baselayers
When it’s cold outside, you need clothing to keep you warm. Enter baselayers, long underwear, or thermal clothing. The Winter Guide to Baselayers is all about layering effectively in the coldest months of year.
10 Epic Winter Hikes Across the USA
You know you want to brave the cold. Find out where and how with these epic winter hikes all across the U.S.
Climate Neutral Certification: 8 Sustainable Brands We Love
Climate Neutral is a new non-profit that offers a Certification for any brand that offsets its carbon emissions. Learn how it works, and what brands are on board, here.
Meet a Trailblazer: Kari Dane Matlock
Meet Trailblazer Kari Dane Matlock, also known as The Art of Motion, in this full-length interview.
The Best Voices and Brands in Plus Size Outdoor Clothing
Plus size outdoor clothing hasn’t been acknowledged by the outdoor industry. We highlight the voices and brands that stand up for plus size outdoor clothing.
Patagonia Baggies Review: Everyday Shorts for Adventures
The Patagonia Baggies thrive in the “chill” department. They are no-fuss, good-looking, surprisingly quick-drying shorts that you can wear for days on end.
The Best Outdoor Research Gloves and Mittens
Outdoor Research gloves will keep you warm, protected from inclement weather, and have a lifetime warranty. But there are over 50 to choose from! See the best Outdoor Research gloves here.