Therm-a-Rest Luxury Map Sleeping Pad Review
The Therm-a-Rest Luxury Map is a camping pad that will fool you into believing you’re sleeping on a comfy mattress. Fancy pressure points, high-grade foam, and high durable materials.
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.
Outdoor Research Helium Pants Review
Outdoor Research Helium Pants review: They’re lightweight, pack up tiny, and have a pocket! If you need a go-to pair of ultralight rain pants, this is it.
Helinox Chair Zero Review
Helinox Chair Zero Review: a 17 ounce ultralight backpacking chair that lifts you 11 inches off the ground and can fit just about anywhere.
The Best Camping Mattresses
The best camping mattresses are essential to a fun and relaxing outdoor vacation. Find the right sleep system for your excursions here!
Arc’teryx Fortrez Hoodie Review
The Arc’teryx Fortrez Hoodie is a classic rock and alpine climbing lightweight fleece that excels as a multi-purpose layer on the trail. Balaclava included!
Marmot PreCip Pants Eco Review
The Marmot PreCip Pants Eco Full Zip review: adaptive rain pants you can adjust at the hip, at the zip, and at any time on your outdoor trip.
Marmot Trestles 15 Sleeping Bag Review
Marmot Trestles 15 review: Versatile, feature-rich, and wallet-friendly, this is a capable, warm backpacking or camping sleeping bag.
The North Face Campshire Fleece Review
The North Face Campshire review: a creature comfort, a guilty pleasure, a true enabler of lazy days. A heavyweight fleece jacket with a kangaroo pocket!
The Best Sleeping Pads for Backpacking
Get a comfy night’s rest with the best sleeping pads for backpacking. We list 10 of our favorite models, and give tons of sleeping pad advice on finding the right sleep for you.
The North Face Nuptse Review: Iconic Warmth & Street Style
The North Face Nuptse review: a downy ball of retro nostalgia. The comfort is outrageous, as is the sheer puff of each oversized baffle. A cozy down jacket.
Patagonia R2 Review: High-Performance Fleece for Hikers
The Patagonia R2 is soft, fuzzy, warm, and breathable. A fleece jacket of many uses, it’s not overkill in any situation and it looks good everywhere.
Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape Review
Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape review: versatile rain poncho and tarp tent! Ultralight backpackers will love its lightweight functionality.
10 Budget Alpine Gear Essentials That Won’t Break the Bank
The Budget edition of our Alpine column on gear. It’ll get you through winter and beyond.
Marmot Minimalist Review – Top Pick for Wilderness Trips
Marmot Minimalist review: the perfect rain jacket for outdoor folks who want a one and done shell and are themselves minimalists.
11 Best Down Jackets of 2025
The best down jackets will keep you cozy in the wilderness, on the couch, or at the bar. We have tested many, and list the best down jackets for you, here.
Arc’teryx Beta SL Hybrid Review
Arc’Teryx Beta SL Hybrid review: a lightweight rain jacket that’s comfortable and will protect you from the elements like a piece of hydrophobic armor.
Reef Fanning Low Review: Best Flip-Flops with Bottle Opener
The Reef Fanning Low is a rock-steady sandal that excels at grip while staying minimal and light. Perfect for beach days, especially if you want to crack a cold one.