Gear

How to Pack Your Hiking Backpack Like a Pro
Maximizing Comfort and Efficiency: Packing Tips for Hikers

With 20+ years experience, our gear expert dives into the art of packing a hiking backpack for maximum comfort and efficiency in the great outdoors

DOD Outdoors Review: Japanese Camping Gear Made for Comfort
A Review of DOD Outdoors' Japanese Comfort Camping Gear

The Japanese camping brand designs luxury-leaning gear for taking it slow and easy, but does it live up to its cushy claims?

16 Japanese Outdoor Brands You Should Know
16 Japanese Outdoor Brands You Need to Know About

Japan's longstanding culture of hiking, camping, skiing, and taking in nature is alive and well thanks to a growing group of design-minded gear makers

From NYC Streets to Colorado Peaks, Testing the New Vans MTE Crosspath
From NYC Streets to Colorado Peaks, Testing the New Vans MTE Crosspath

A hyper functional style with sustainable roots, the adventure-ready shoe blends technical design with classic style—and all-day comfort

Inside Gry x Colin Meredith, Experimental Trail Running Apparel by Ciele
Ciele & Designer Colin Meredith Team Up for New Trail Running Collection, Gry

By lending its design innovation lab to the lauded designer, Ciele has created its most creative technical running apparel yet

Green Trails: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Hiking Gear and Avoiding Greenwashing
A Hiker's Guide on Where to Find Eco-Friendly Gear for Responsibly Hitting the Trails

Choosing earth-friendly hiking gear can positively impact the environment — and your body — more than you might expect. Here are our top picks

The 6 Best Folding Wagons of 2024: Gear Editor Tested & Approved
The 6 Best Folding Utility Wagons for Hauling Gear to the Beach & Campsite

Take gear from Point A to Point B with ease with these folding wagons, which make for easy storage and transportation as well

The 7 Best Backpack Coolers for Camping, Hiking, Beach Days & Beyond
The 7 Best Soft Cooler Backpacks for Outdoor Adventures

From picnics to day hikes, these backpack coolers make it easy to enjoy your favorite foods and refreshments in the great outdoors

How MuskOx Makes Sustainable, Durable Flannel Shirts Without Animal Fibers
How MuskOx Makes Sustainable, Durable Flannel Shirts Without Animal Fibers

From Detroit to Portugal, these hard-working 100% cotton flannels support the environment and wildlife conservation—and fit and feel damn good, too

Danner Mountain 600 Evo Review: A Best-Selling Boot Updated for Backpacking
Testing the Danner Mountain 600 Evo, a Backpacking-Specific Update to an Icon

Thoughts on the bootmaker’s new backpacking-specific boot after testing in Yosemite National Park, where on-trail performance matched its modern look

2024’s Top Trends in Women’s Hiking Apparel and Gear
The Top 4 Biggest Trends in Women's Hiking Apparel and Gear in 2024

Stay stylish and protected on the trail while incorporating the newest women's hiking clothing trends

How to Select the Right Women's Hiking Footwear for Any Terrain
The Ultimate Guide to Women's Hiking Footwear, From Fit to Purpose & Style

Finding the right footwear for different types of terrain can be a struggle, so we came up with a helpful guide to ease the process