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Besides your hiking boots, your daypack is your most-used piece of gear. These are our favorites.
Everything from a spare battery to a rainjacket
The Tiger Wall UL was not designed to break records. Instead, it tries to do more with less, while keeping in check its weight and price and remaining very easy to use.
A budget-friendly list of the gear you shouldand definitely shouldn'tsave money on
The sad story behind one of the outdoor industry's smartest hard-shell designs. Turns out, we were the problem.
We took a n00b friend into the backcountry and shot video
Lightweight and incredibly packable, the Flash Air is a complete, protective camping system for under $200
Give your wallet a break for just a slight weight penalty
Our writer spent years trying to find the perfect daypack. This is it.
Seven tips to make everything from your tent to your hydration bladder work better for longer
And how to know when it's time to splurge on a new pair
Rule number one? Resist the urge to overcomplicate things.
Thanks to smart features, Hydro Flasks Unbound Series Soft Cooler Pack lets you comfortably carry more than just food and drinks
Theres a right way and a wrong way. Heres how to do it correctly.
How does the new Mini compare to other satellite messengersand is it the right backcountry communications device for you?
Taking some time off after graduation? Here's all the gear you need to travel the world.
Heres our comprehensive guide for how to choose the right backcountry shelter
There's no point in hauling one around if you're going to make these mistakes
From insulated water bottles to portable toilet-paper rolls, here's what our staff never leaves home without
These are my dirty, well-used, time-tested picks
Even when weight is at a premium, don't skip these items
Headlamps are underrated yet vital gear for living on the road
Show your pup you really love her with these tasty treats
After extensive testing and interviews, I've found that some of the company's two-way messenger devices can inadvertently call search and rescue teams
These pants prove that performance materials can look good too
For the photographer who cares about style and function
A good general rule of thumb is to never drink unpurified water. Yet if you do, then use common sense first.
In the West, where it's stupidly easy to get scorched, it's best to show less skin. These sun gloves help.
At the Outdoor Retailer trade show last month, these seven standout hiking and trail running products caught my eye
Say goodbye to cement blocksthe latest crop of hiking shoes and boots is lighter and comfier than ever
The new Vasque Clarion 88s work as good as they look
Is Osprey's new "super ultralight" Levity/Lumina right for you? Unless you're a dedicated thru-hiker or gram weenie, probably not. But it's still pretty impressive.
One of our favorite new packs pays homage to the Forest Serviceand looks good doing it
My new favorite gloves cost $20 and are lightweight, durable, waterproof, and breathable
A simple, well-thought-out design makes this pack worthy of a place in your gear closet
Snow, sleet, or full-on torrential downpour, these packs keep your cargo safe
There's a dearth of high-performance, heavy duty work gear out there. Patagonia and glove-maker Tougher are trying to change that.
It's the simplest way for youand all your stuffto stay dry on the trail
Utah-based Cotopaxi has earned a lot of accolades for its progressive approach to philanthropy, including its commitment to donating 2 percent of all revenue to nonprofits that improve health, education, and the standard of living around the world. In recent years, the benefit corporation has supported malaria prevention in sub-Saharan…
Sixteen years and eight iterations in, this boot is a solid hiker that feels an awful lot like a trail runner
Essentials to get you huntingor just make being outside more enjoyable
They're durable, smartly built, and ridiculously comfy
We asked some of our favorite hiking guides to dish on the shoes and boots that theyve fallen in love with over the years
Load them up, kick them through the snowthese haulers will serve you well no matter what.
Essentials for a basic kit to get you far, far out there
Seven items that the Mystery Ranch founder always has on the trail
After years of testing, I've determined that these must be the most versatile approach shoes around
Like running shorts, but tough as nails, these bottoms are made for hard hiking
Turning a puppy into an adventure companion is hard. This stuff will help.
One of the products we are most excited about this year is the new hiking boot from Tecnica, which uses a heat molding process to custom fit each pair of boots.
The well-known ski company now makes specialty trail shoes, too
We stopped six trekkers passing through Oregon to find out what they love most so far
Four products I use all the time that were built here in the USA
This winter, paddlers Mike Dawson, Aniol Serrasolses, and Ciar獺n Heurteau set off for a ten-day trip to add their names to the history books of Pakistans largest river.
Why good old leather shit kickers like the Oboz Wind River II BDry still matter
You might be a disappointment, but the stuff you give your dad doesnt have to be
Nemos 1.75-pound Hornet Elite 2P is shockingly livable for an ultralight shelter
Most of us really only need one internal-frame pack. Here's why it should be the Osprey Aether AG and not one of its super high-end, tech'ed out competitors.
To find out, I put both chemical and mineral formulas to the test