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These ten items caught our eyes at the 2023 show
Make money and do the planet a solid by embracing the circular economy
A brisk journey to determine the top products in our Hike and Camp category
These were the products we couldn't wait to test
The brand with the hard-to-pronounce name has been making industry-leading sports shoes for 125 years
You’ve probably never appreciated hang time like this before
With brand new offerings from Chevy, Ford, GMC, and Toyota, this auto class has never been better, or more competitive. Our off-road expert explains why.
Here are the builds we drooled over while combing the overlander gathering’s show space and parking lots
Our hiking columnist went to the AT’s legendary Trail Days this year with one mission—to figure out what hikers were and weren’t putting on their feet
Our favorite hard hats of the year are so light and comfortable, there’s no excuse to climb without one
Six testers tried out 8 trekking poles. These ones came out on top.
23 testers snoozed on nineteen pads. These are the very best of the year.
We asked 10 testers to try 16 climbing shoes. These came out on top.
Three testers tried eight swimsuits. These came out on top.
We tested dozens of pieces of apparel on all types of runs—short and long, slow and fast, road and trail, from New Mexico to New Hampshire. These emerged as our favorites.
We’re living in the golden age of digital image making
Twelve testers ran, trekked, and squatted in 45 products to find this summer’s best new hiking pants and shorts.
We dunked 19 filters across the country, from silty streams in California’s Agua Caliente Creek to clear lakes in Washington’s Olympic Mountains, to find the year’s best.
12 testers road-tripped over 8,200 miles with 45 car camping accessories in their trunks. These ten survived the long haul.
We tested 88 running shorts and tops over hundreds of miles of roads and trails in summer heat and humidity. These 11 kept us feeling the most comfortable, speedy, and stylish.
Climb on with confidence with these tester approved harnesses
Twelve testers put 33 boots to rock, dirt, and sand. These nine vaulted to the top.
We hiked, ran, skied, and climbed through the night to find the best illumination of the year
We reviewed 386 pieces of gear. But these ones stood above.
16 testers tried 40 hikers. These ones came out on top.
Eight testers tried seven new car-camping tents. These three came out on top.
15 testers tried 17 blades. These ones are a cut above.
Grippy, durable climbing footwear that will get you to the wall (and back) in comfort and style
36 testers tried 40 jackets. These are the crème de la crème.
Twelve testers donned 36 tops to find this summer’s best new shirts, midlayers, and baselayers.
13 tents went out into the wild. Only 7 made it back out.
14 testers zipped, cinched, and buckled 18 pants and shorts. These five are the very best.
36 gear testers tried 41 shell jackets. These ones came out on top.
Six testers tried 22 climbing accessories. These ones came out on top.
The days of broken tines and stomach aches are over
Our team of testers vetted 20 new rucksacks. These ones came out on top.
15 testers tried 12 of the season’s top packs. These rose above the rest.
If you've been held back from doing something that excites or intrigues you, read on
From road to mountain, these are our favorite cycling kicks of the year
We found the best deals on our favorite gear for you
For the sake of our planet, let’s hope so
Keeping your dog safe on the water is easy. Designing PFDs for canines is hard.
Get outside without breaking the bank
Writer and outdoor adventurer Elisabeth Kwak laces up her HOKA Anacapas and embarks on a challenge that helps her redefine success and discover a new identity as an outdoor athlete
These bargain picks cost half as much as top-end supershoes, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be super in them
A collaboration between Sitka Gear and the James Brand combines the finesse of a chef’s knife with durability in camp
Swiss company Bold houses the shock inside the frame of their futuristic new enduro bike. Naturally, we had to test it out.
After two months and 400 miles, I’ve found road trainers that keep my feet happy like no others and are worth every penny
Britney Spears likes her Hokas. So does Harry Styles. So do Mirinda Carfrae and Ben Kanute. How did Hoka go from “those weird running shoes” to a fashion must-have?
We put this spring’s super spikes to the test on the oval to sort the top models for each distance and the best-value options on the market
In an industry dominated by a single body-type, the Virga 3 is making waves
When upgrading your kit becomes a way to ignore your problems
The unique design deploys in seconds and doesn’t require poles or guy wires, making it one of my most-used pieces of overland gear
Spoil your mother figures with gear that will make their outdoor adventures more fun
Charm him with these delightful gear upgrades
We tested the Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar and Suunto 9 Peak Pro for months to determine which is the best
Get outside without breaking the bank
Developed and tested on the Pacific Crest Trail—the new adidas TERREX Free Hiker 2.0 is your next long-distance shoe
We put the brand’s fit tool—and the shoes’ runabilty—to the test
Gear up for summer adventures with these killer deals
Whatever terrain you encounter the Salomon Ultra Glide 2 can handle with its cushioned, stable, and nimble ride
All ski jackets and pants will eventually be available in three fit choices: fitted, regular, and relaxed, and skiers can choose them based on fit and style preference
Our writer learned to invest in these the hard way
According to our testers, two new GNSS units from Garmin make it an easy answer
The metal Bivo Trio bottle excels at keeping fluids cold, but I’m not ready to ditch all my plastic bike bottles
Made Apparel is on a mission to make better outerwear at competitive prices
Brooks’s innovative Aurora BL gives your feet both comfort and freedom
Get outside without breaking the bank
For outdoor excursions big and small, here’s everything you need to be more than ready
Meet the Lightship L1, a pop-up, hard-sided RV that’s towable with an EV
The Tecton X made me a Hoka convert—the updated second version improves it without messing with what I love