The Altra Olympus 7 is the most cushioned zero-drop trail running shoe on the market. It has a zero-drop platform, a roomy toe box that lets your feet splay naturally, and gives maximum comfort ...

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 ...

Four of our writers attended the 2026 Outdoor Media Summit (OMS), held September 28 to 30 in Asheville, North Carolina. OMS is an annual conference where outdoor media, brands, PR agencies, ...

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 Tracksmith Twilight running shorts are an ultra-comfortable pair made of a stretchy, woven material that feels unlike most traditional running shorts. This summer, I tested 13 pairs of shorts for ...

The Jetboil TrailCook 2.0L is an integrated camping and backpacking stove system designed for fast boiling and controlled simmering, and packs down easily for cooking for groups while on the trail.

Travel pants are a versatile and essential piece of clothing for trips, whether you’re vacationing, road tripping, adventuring, shopping, or walking around a city. A bad pair of travel pants can ruin ...

Difficulty: Moderate—well-defined and graded trails, with some climbs and slipperier sections. Can be made easier with gear shuttles and/or some shorter days. This story may contain affiliate links, ...

Switchback, a business and education event for the outdoor industry, concluded its second-annual event this June. The event saw a gathering of outdoor specialty brands, retailers, and media, including ...

A dog collar is what keeps you connected to your dog. The best dog collars are not only the middle ground between your dog and your dog leash, they’re also vehicles for ID tags, dog GPS devices, and ...

The Mountain Hardwear Nimbus UL is a double-walled, semi-freestanding tent that is one of the lightest options for an ultralight tent that pitches without trekking poles. It holds up well in adverse ...

The Monadnock Sunapee Greenway (more commonly called “The Greenway”) is a rare gem of a Northeastern hike. It’s 52 miles long, with 12,500’ of gain, and has excellent backpacking infrastructure with ...