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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A softshell is perfect for when the wind is ripping or there’s enough of a chance of light rain or snow that you still want some protection from the elements.
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We tested two dozen lightweight, midweight, and heavyweight men’s and women’s base layer tops over four years. We put these base layers to work, and came out with the best base layers for warmth, durability, comfort, and ability to wick away sweat and odor over time.
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We review the best ski travel bags with padding to protect skis during air travel and on buses and trains. We used skis bags from Colorado to Japan to Alaska to find what makes good luggage for carrying skis.
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We tested the top women’s winter boots for ice and snow from Maine to Alaska. We review the best boots for warmth, water resistance, fit, comfort and traction
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We review 20 of the most popular synthetic insulated jackets and tested the top models for months in conditions as diverse as mountains in Arizona to snow storms near Bend, Oregon to walking a toddler in Portland. We considered models by Patagonia, Arc’teryx, L.L.Bean, Mountain Hardwear, Rab, Outdoor Research, The North Face, and Montbell.
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We review 44 down jackets to find the 7 best puffy jackets for most outdoor activities: hiking, camping, backpacking to around town—ultralight to extreme cold
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We researched the 100 most popular winter gloves, liner gloves, heated gloves, and mittens to find the best gloves for running, cycling, extreme cold, and touchscreen usage. We found thin, lightweight, unbulky gloves with great dexterity.
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Explore our comprehensive guide to the best hiking skirts and dresses and embark on your next outdoor adventure with confidence and style!
We researched and tested dozens of camping chairs from Coleman, Kijaro, Helinox, Yeti, including camp chairs for beach day, bad backs, tailgating, and portable seats for music festivals.
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Stay safe, stay connected, and stay found in the backcountry with a satellite messenger or personal locator beacon.
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We researched, tested, and used our own experience to find the best lightweight backpacks for backpacking. We researched 20 packs to find the best overall for most people, best Dyneema (DCF), high volume, heavy loads, budget, frameless ultralight packs for multi-day trips in the backcountry.
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A comfortable, durable, swap-for-your-carry-on travel pack with plenty of room and just enough organization to make your longer travels easier.
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Our review of the best bike racks for cars, trucks, or SUVs, including roof-mount, hanging, tray, swing away, and trunk racks. Plus, how to choose the right bike rack.
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We spent 2 years testing 12 outdoor blankets to find down, fleece, puffy, and picnic blankets that are warm, waterproof, resist stains, and are easy to wash.
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We review the safest and best road bike helmets for commuters, road cyclists and urban recreational biking. The top rated helmets under $150 with vents and visors
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We researched and tested the best tough cameras for your backcountry (and front country) adventures - waterproof, freeze-proof, drop-proof, shock-proof cameras that function no matter the extremes of weather and environment.
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We researched and tested 25+ rotomolded camping coolers to find the best performance for ice retention, best for the money, best wheeled, and best Yeti alternative. Then we tested to verify our findings on camping, fishing, white water rafting trips.
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One of the best ways to move from surviving to thriving in nature is to sleep in a well-ventilated, durable, weatherproof camping tent. We found camping tents that are easy to set up and durable enough for repeated use by teenagers.
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Power your phone and electronics with our review of the best portable solar chargers and panels with power banks for camping, basecamping, and outdoor adventures.
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