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Our Guide to REI's 4th of July Sale 2025
Liz Thomas
Our Guide to REI's 4th of July Sale 2025
Liz Thomas

Get ready for summer and save money with REI’s 4th of July sale, running from June 27 to July 7.

Liz Thomas
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Millions of Acres of Public Lands and Trails at Risk
Millions of Acres of Public Lands and Trails at Risk

Public land sales impact the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Arizona Trail and many more thru-hikes and places where we recreate. Here’s how you can stop the sale and save our trails.

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The North Face Wawona 6 Tent Review
Naomi Hudetz
The North Face Wawona 6 Tent Review
Naomi Hudetz

Is the North Face Wawona 6 worth the premium price? Our hands-on review covers real-world performance, space, and whether it's right for you.

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Best Dry Bags of 2025
Mary Murphy
Best Dry Bags of 2025
Mary Murphy

Discover the best dry bags with our comprehensive guide, covering top models, key features, and how to choose the perfect dry bag for your next adventure.

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Best Life Jackets and Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) of 2025
Josette Deschambeault
Best Life Jackets and Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) of 2025
Josette Deschambeault

To find the best PFDs, we researched and tested the most popular Type I, Type III, Type V, women’s PFD, fishing PFDs, and budget PFD from Astral, NRS, Stohlquist, and Stearns. The one thing that all boaters can agree on is that personal safety is paramount.

Josette Deschambeault
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Best Dog First Aid Kits of 2025
Jae Thomas
Best Dog First Aid Kits of 2025
Jae Thomas

Keep your dog safe on the trail or at home with the best vet-approved first aid kits for active pups—handpicked by our expert gear (and dog) testers.

Jae Thomas
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Nike Pegasus 41 Road Running Shoe Review
Sam Schild
Nike Pegasus 41 Road Running Shoe Review
Sam Schild

The Nike Pegasus 41 is an excellent option for runners seeking a reliable daily trainer, striking a balance between cushioning and responsiveness, performance and versatility.

Sam Schild
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Best Fastpacking Backpacks of 2025
Sam Schild
Best Fastpacking Backpacks of 2025
Sam Schild

We tested and reviewed the best fastpacks for hiking and trail running based on capacity, comfort, storage, weight, materials, features, and more.

Sam Schild

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Best Baby and Toddler Carriers for Hiking of 2025
Best Baby and Toddler Carriers for Hiking of 2025

To find the best child hiking carrier for babies and toddlers, we reviewed backpacks and tested the Osprey Poco line, Deuter Kid Comfort, Kelty, Thule, and more

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Best Hiking and Backpacking Watches of 2025
Best Hiking and Backpacking Watches of 2025

We put in 230 hours of research and 620 days of trail testing to review the best GPS and ABC watches for hiking, backpacking, and multisport outdoor activities.

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Best Lightweight Hiking Boots of 2025
Best Lightweight Hiking Boots of 2025

We review the best men’s and women’s lightweight hiking boots for day hikes and lightweight backpacking, including the top waterproof and Gore-Tex models.

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Garmin Instinct 3 Review
Garmin Instinct 3 Review

Incredible battery life and extensive tracking metrics make the Garmin Instinct 3 our favorite GPS watch for hiking.

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✨We're thrilled to announce that after many years, we finally have a dedicated Men's Trail Running Shoes guide!✨⁠ ⁠ Whether you're trail running, jogging gravel in an urban park, or backpacking or thru-hiking in trail runners, we review the top rated
A good handlebar bag is likely one of the first bike bags you’ll buy.⁠ ⁠ Whether you’re looking for the best handlebar bags to get your burrito from the taqueria to the park, or to help carry your camping gear on a weekend trip, we’
We've tested nearly two dozen pairs of women's running shorts over 4 years of year-round trail running. ⁠ ⁠ Our goal over thousands of miles of running is to find the best of 2023 (we also have a men's trail running shorts guide!)⁠ ⁠ That's right--th
We've spent the past 2 years and 1000s of miles testing the @sixmoondesigns Swift X backpacking backpack.⁠ ⁠ Finally, for the first time, we sit down and wrote an in-depth review on why we like this backpack.⁠ ⁠ W’ve carried the Swift X on thru
Whether you're bikepacking the desert or commuting on a hot day, a water and a way to hold your water bottle are essential. 💧⁠ ⁠ Our goal is to help you find possibly the last water bottle cage you need to purchase. ⁠ ⁠ Over decades of riding our bi
⁠ Sure, it looks good in town. But how does the Patagonia R1 Hoody perform on trail runs, hikes, skiing, climbing, and biking?⁠ ⁠ We do a deep dive into the Patagonia R1 Hoody, a classic fleece, to see how it really performs--and whether it's worth t
Not all sun shirts are made equal. We've spent 4 years testing nearly 2 dozen sun shirts on summits, backpacking trips, thru-hikes, and camping trips in the desert. Here's what we found:⁠ ⁠ ✅ get the sun shirt with lightest fabric cuz some of these s

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