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I tested the best insoles for hiking boots.
Gear

The Best Insoles for Hiking of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

Find out where to go camping.
Adventure

Where to Go Camping — Even Without a Campsite Reservation

By Laura Lancaster

A tent with a footprint is set up outdoors.
Adventure

How to Pitch a Tent: Setup, Siting Your Tent, and Other Considerations

By Christine Peterson

Guitar Lake, John Muir Trail
Adventure

Hiking the John Muir Trail: Permits, Planning, Gear, and Resupply Details for the Greatest Wilderness Trail in America

By Laura Lancaster

A man on top of a mountain
Gear

The Best Hiking Pants of 2025

By Laura Lancaster, Justin La Vigne, Alice Jones Webb

waterproof jacket in rain
Gear

Water Resistant vs Waterproof: Here’s What You Need to Know

By Christine Peterson

Author crosses snow field.
Gear

The Best Thermal Underwear for Men, Tested and Reviewed

By Sean McNally

I folded my socks down to create a thicker barrier between my blistered heels and the back of the shoe.
Gear

The Best Women’s Hiking Shoes of 2025

By Ashley Thess, Laura Lancaster, Alice Jones Webb

backpacking
Adventure

A Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking

By Diana Helmuth

rtic vs yeti
Gear

Rtic vs Yeti: Is a More Expensive Cooler Actually Worth It?

By Laura Lancaster

pemmican patties and bar
Adventure

Pemmican Recipe: How to Make This Nutrient-Dense Trail Food

By Katie Hill

survival knots
Gear

How to Tie a Knot: 22 Essential Knots You Need to Know (Photos and Video)

By Bob McNally, Tim MacWelch

how long can you survive without food
Survival

How Long Can You Survive Without Food?

By Christine Peterson

We tested the best winter gloves in extreme conditions.
Gear

The Best Winter Gloves of 2025, Tested in Alaska and Minnesota

By Justin La Vigne

We tested the best trekking poles.
Gear

The Best Trekking Poles of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

ice fishing in subzero temperatures
Gear

The Best Winter Jackets for Extreme Cold, Tested at 20 Below in Alaska

By Tyler Freel

We tested the best heated ski socks.
Gear

The Best Heated Ski Socks of 2025, Slope Tested

By Ashley Thess

Expert recommendations on the best barefoot shoes
Gear

The Best Barefoot Shoes, According to Experts and Hands-on Tests

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best cross country skis for beginners.
Adventure

Get More Out of Winter With the Best Cross Country Skis for Beginners

By Christine Peterson

We tested the best climbing helmets.
Gear

The Best Climbing Helmets of 2025, Crag Tested

By Sean McNally