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Two profile shots of Hoka trail runners stacked on top of one another, with the top Hoka cut in half to reveal its innards.
Gear

The Anatomy of a Shoe: What You Need to Know Before Buying Your Next Trail Runner or Hiking Shoe

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best winter running gear in the snow.
Gear

The Best Winter Running Gear: Trail, Pavement, and Gravel Tested

By Christine Peterson

We tested the best hiking watches.
Gear

The Best Hiking Watches, Field Tested

By Justin La Vigne, Patrice La Vigne

Runner on a trail at night.
Adventure

The Best Running Headlamps, Trail Tested

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best sun hats.
Gear

The Best Sun Hats of 2025, Field Tested

By Ashley Thess

tara dower
Adventure

Tara Dower Battled Intense Hallucinations, Sleep Deprivation, and 53-Mile Days to Set the Appalachian Trail Speed Record. Here’s How She Did It.

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best satellite messengers.
Gear

The Best Satellite Messengers, Based on Field Testing

By Laura Lancaster

A phone and the Garmin inReach Messenger Plus sit on a rock.
Gear

The New Garmin inReach Messenger Plus Sends Photos, Voice Memos, and Group Chats

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best rain jackets.
Gear

The Best Rain Jackets, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best sports bras for large chests.
Gear

The 10 Best Sports Bras for Large Busts

By Katie Hill

ultra running
Adventure

Ultra Running for Beginners: What It’s Like to Run a 52-Mile Mountain Race

By Christine Peterson

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

The Best Running Vests of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

Altra Lone Peak
Gear

Prime Day Deals on Zero Drop Shoes

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

Runner wearing zero-drop shoes on rocky trail
Gear

The Best Zero Drop Running Shoes of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best sunscreens.
Gear

The Best Sunscreens of 2025, Tested and Ingredients Inspected

By Laura Lancaster

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 2025

By Katie Hill

Feet in front of a vista
Adventure

It’s Time to Give Barefoot Shoes a Try

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best women's running shoes.
Gear

The Best Women’s Running Shoes of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster