REI Co-op’s Magma 30 is a great all-around bag for three-season backpackers and campers, available in nine sizes. The range of nine sizes means there is something for backpackers of varying heights ...

Winter boots have a big job. They need to keep your feet warm and dry through snow, slush, ice, and cold without being so bulky or uncomfortable that you don’t want to wear them. I’ve spent winters in ...

Ski trips often begin and end with the boot shuffle: carrying heavy, awkward footwear through airports, shuttles, parking lots, and snowy paths. A good ski boot bag makes that process easier by ...

Camping blankets are not just about staying cozy. They are built for the dirt, mud, spills, and damp conditions that come with spending time outside. Unlike the old sheet or bed comforter many of us ...

The Owala FreeSip Sway is our favorite insulated stainless steel water bottle that keeps liquids cold for hours without leaking. The FreeSip Sway sports a wide, easy to hold carrying handle and ...

The Yakima EXO OpenRange Deluxe is a hitch-mounted camp kitchen setup that mounts to the Yakima EXO SwingBase. This hitch-mounted cargo box holds your entire camp kitchen in a lockable box that you ...

Dog goggles can look a little ridiculous at first, but for some dogs they serve a real purpose. I first became familiar with them through my Search and Rescue work with Ace, where eye protection ...

While we hope you never have to use a dog first-aid kit on your furry companion, minor injuries are common when adventuring outdoors with dogs. Broken nails, scrapes, torn paw pads, and minor eye ...

After extensively testing LED dog collars at night, in the rain, and in car headlights, I found the Blazin LED USB Rechargeable Nylon Dog Collar to be the best overall. With the brightest, most ...

Carabiners may be some of the smallest pieces of climbing gear on your rack, but they do a lot of important work. The UIAA-rated lil’ suckers that connect you to ropes, anchors, belay devices, cams, ...

The Backbone Trail traces a rollercoaster path across the spine of Southern California’s Santa Monica Mountains, traversing craggy peaks, lush canyons, and grassy ridgelines, often within view of the ...

We tested 19 popular men's hiking shorts across diverse environments, from casual hikes in Rock Creek Park to multi-day backpacking trips in Shenandoah National Park and a 10-day hiking-camping road ...