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.
Read MoreStay safe, stay connected, and stay found in the backcountry with a satellite messenger or personal locator beacon.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreClean drinking water is essential when you head into the backcountry, and an effective, reliable water filter or purifier ensures that you have it. Whatever your use case is, we have a field-tested system for you.
Read MoreWe put in 70 hours of research and 400 days of trail testing to review the best GPS and ABC watches for hiking, backpacking, and multisport outdoor activities.
We interviewed PCT hikers to consider dozens of shorts models. Then we tested them over 1000s of miles of thru-hiking to find the best pair of shorts for thru-hikers of all sizes and shapes.
Read MoreThe best wool and synthetic hiking and backpacking socks — hiking socks to prevent blisters, the best socks for hiking in hot weather, compression, and more.
Read MoreFor those with large breasts (AKA big boobs), we review the best sports bras for chest sizes D+. Comfortable, supportive, and affordable bras for most activities
Read MoreWe reviewed 15 of the best collagen powders to find the top peptide supplements, considering only grass-fed, non-GMO, wild-caught, and pasture-raised sources. Our writer, Katie Gerber, is a certified nutrition coach and outdoor athlete who shares her research and experience with the top collagen peptide brands.
Read MoreWe taste tested dozens of top-rated protein powders to determine the best plant-based, whey, budget, and grass-fed protein powders on the market.
Read MoreSee our picks for best overall yoga mat, hot yoga mat, budget yoga mat, and best for outdoor use from a Level 3 Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher with 20+ years of teaching experience.
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