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Cheap and expensive backpacking tents set up side by side.
Gear

Cheap vs Expensive Backpacking Tents

By Ashley Thess

zpacks free zip against mountain backdrop
Gear

The Best Ultralight Tents of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best trekking poles.
Gear

The Best Trekking Poles of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

The Zpacks Free Zip is set up near a glacier.
Adventure

Zpacks Free Zip 2P Tent: Ultralight, Bomb-Proof, and Freestanding

By Ashley Thess

The Best Ultralight Backpacks of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Gear

The Best Ultralight Backpacks of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Backpacking Food, Tested and Reviewed
Gear

The Best Backpacking Food, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best running vests on various terrain across the country.
Gear

The Best Running Vests of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

Four backpackers descend Old Snowy.
Gear

The Best Backpacking Backpacks, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The best hiking shoes for wide feet sit in the grass.
Adventure

The Best Hiking Shoes for Wide Feet of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Three hikers using ultralight gear trek through the woods.
Adventure

Traditional Backpacking Is Dead. Here’s Why Everyone Should Be Ultralight Backpacking

By Laura Lancaster

We put the Merrell Moab 3 to the test.
Gear

Solid Deals on Men’s and Women’s Hiking Boots

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

Marmot Men’s Precip Eco Rain Jacket
Gear

Hot Marmot Amazon Prime Day Deals

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

brooks heel drop
Gear

What Is Heel Drop? Here’s What You Need to Know When Buying Your Next Pair of Hiking or Running Shoes

By Laura Lancaster

Two mule deer running away from recreation noise.
Conservation

Watch: Elk and Deer Are More Pressured by Noisy Hikers Than Four-Wheelers, Study Finds

By Natalie Krebs

Backpackers walk single file on trail to leave no trace.
Adventure

The Leave No Trace Principles, Explained

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best sunscreens.
Gear

The Best Sunscreens of 2024, Tested and Ingredients Inspected

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best water bottles for hiking.
Gear

The Best Hiking Water Bottles of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

Hiker walks across meadow.
Adventure

Hiking Checklist: Here’s What to Bring on a Hike

By Ashley Thess

Primaloft square next to down feathers
Gear

Primaloft vs Down: Here’s What You Need to Know About the Arms Race Between Down and Synthetics

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best anti-chafing sticks.
Gear

The Best Anti-Chafing Sticks of 2024

By Katie Hill

Marrow-style dog treats stuffed with fish hooks that were discovered along the Appalachian Trail.
Conservation

Thru-Hiker Finds Dog Treats Stuffed with Fish Hooks Along the Appalachian Trail

By Natalie Krebs

The Best Ice Cleats of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Gear

The Best Ice Cleats of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Mojave desert
Adventure

50 Miles Across the Mojave Without Water

By Jac Mitchell

the best winter hiking boots
Gear

Best Winter Hiking Boots of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We reviewed the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir vs Nemo Tensor Warmth to Weight.
Gear

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir vs Nemo Tensor

By Laura Lancaster

wilderness first aid kit in mountains
Gear

The Best First Aid Kits for Hiking of 2024

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best down jackets.
Gear

The Best Down Jackets of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We found the best hiking boots for plantar fasciitis.
Gear

The Best Hiking Boots for Plantar Fasciitis, Expert Recommendations

By Laura Lancaster

McNally tested the best crampons on a variety of conditions, including steep and icy terrain.
Adventure

The Best Crampons of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Sean McNally

A search and rescue training operation
Survival

Hikers and Backpackers in the American West Hit Their Garmin InReach SOS Button Most Often

By Dac Collins

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 2024

By Ashley Thess, Laura Lancaster

We tested the best men's waterproof boots.
Gear

The Best Men’s Waterproof Boots of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Justin La Vigne

A man on top of a mountain
Gear

The Best Hiking Pants of 2024

By Laura Lancaster, Justin La Vigne

We tested the best camping towels.
Gear

The Best Camping Towels of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Testing the best heated gloves in the field
Gear

The Best Heated Gloves of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

Guitar Lake, John Muir Trail
Adventure

Hiking the John Muir Trail: How to Start Planning for the Greatest Wilderness Hike in America

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best Patagonia jackets.
Gear

We Tested the Best Patagonia Jackets

By Ashley Thess

pemmican patties and bar
Adventure

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

By Katie Hill

We tested the best underwear for hiking.
Gear

The Best Underwear for Hiking of 2024

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best cargo pants.
Adventure

The 8 Best Cargo Pants

By Scott Murdock

waterproof jacket in rain
Gear

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

By Christine Peterson

We tested the best lightweight hiking boots.
Adventure

The Best Lightweight Hiking Boots

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best winter gloves in extreme conditions.
Gear

The Best Winter Gloves of 2024

By Justin La Vigne

backpacking
Adventure

A Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking

By Diana Helmuth

Find out what to wear hiking.
Gear

What to Wear Hiking

By Christine Peterson

We tested the best base layers.
Gear

The Best Base Layers of 2024

By Laura Lancaster

This Durston X-Mid 1 Ultralight Shelter Review includes real world testing.
Gear

Durston X-Mid 1 Review: A Beginner-Friendly Ultralight Shelter

By Jac Mitchell

Man uses Camelbak reservoir.
Gear

Osprey and Camelbak Prime Big Deal Days Discounts

By Ashley Thess

Woman wears Tevas in a river.
Gear

Amazon 2023 October Prime Day Hiking and Camp Shoe Deals

By Ashley Thess

The Costa Caleta are the best overall hiking sunglasses.
Gear

Amazon 2023 Prime Big Deal Days: Costa Caleta Sunglasses

By Ashley Thess