With all the brands of hiking socks on the market, you'd think it would be hard to decide on the best. But it was actually the opposite — the consensus is pretty clear. Among professional reviewers, ...

Running socks are one of those purchases most runners make without thinking too hard about it until they get a blister at mile eight and start reconsidering everything. The right sock manages moisture ...

The Nitecore NU25 has been a longtime favorite headlamp of thru-hikers, alpine climbers, and ultralight backpackers alike due to its sub 2-oz weight and reliability. Similar models from the brand have ...

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 ...

You asked for it. The best way to party on the mountain. The best way to let nature know who is the boss. The best way to show you're the most badass hiker/ climber/ skier / paddler out there. Your ...

Finding the right tumbler can feel overwhelming, especially with hundreds of options on the market and no obvious way to tell what actually works until you've already bought it. In my personal search, ...

A running hydration vest sits in a specific sweet spot that handheld bottles and shorts pockets can't cover — enough water and gear for a long effort, in a format that moves with your body rather than ...

When the temperatures outside dip and snow blankets the ground, you may be tempted to stash your tent and sleeping bag in the closet until spring arrives. But you’d be missing out on one of the most ...

A dog water bottle solves a problem that's easy to underestimate until you're two miles into a summer hike with a thirsty dog and nothing to offer them. Modern dog water bottles have built-in bowls ...

If you have to buy only one down jacket, the Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket (men’s and women’s) is the one. Over and over in the professional outdoor media and everyday customer reviews, this puffy ...

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 ...

Trail running poles serve as your extra set of legs on long climbs and technical terrain or when your feet need a break. The best ones offer just as much in stability and efficiency as they do in ...