Our favorite lightweight backpacking backpack for hikers on a budget, the Granite Gear Crown3 60 is a full-featured pack that weighs ~2 pounds with removable features to get even lighter.
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In-depth review of the Gossamer Gear Mariposa lightweight backpacking backpack for comfort, durability, ventilation, pocket organization, and long-term use on thru-hikes.
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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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After researching and testing 12+ mountain biking headlamps and handlebar lights, we found the brightest and best battery life LED MTB lights for night riding. We rank bar lights and helmet lights by lumens max output, USB charging, and price including Light & Motion, Bontrager, Niterider, Cygolite, Gloworm, and more.
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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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Looking for that perfect trail shoe – one that's not too light and not too heavy? The Danner Trail 2650 has that just-right balance.
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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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With a gorgeous AMOLED touchscreen and too many features to list, Garmin hit it out of the park with the epix Pro (Gen 2) GPS watch.
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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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There is no one outdoorsy “look” that makes anyone a better outdoors person. All bodies, all intersections of people and experiences, deserve access to nature — and they deserve gear and outdoor clothing that will allow them to do so safely and comfortably.
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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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We researched 64 day packs and tested 11 backpacks for hiking. A good hiking pack is comfortable and easy to use—whether you are experienced or on your first trail. We agreed on 5 packs that experts and new hikers alike found stable, ventilating, and well-organized for humid beach hikes in Michigan to rugged mountain summits in Utah.
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Save your elbows with mountain biking elbow pads. We have picks for downhill, trail, enduro, and cross-country MTB riders.
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In-depth review of the Xero Shoes Scrambler Mid II, and comparison to the Scrambler Mid I. We tested for waterproofing, responsiveness for these zero drop shoes.
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We review 25 popular backpacking tent reviews to find the backpacking tents for all kinds of backpackers, hikers, and campers. Then we tested on 1000’s of miles of backpacking in climates from desert to temperate rain forest to find the best backpacking tents for most people.
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Good mountain bike gloves balance comfort, protection, durability, and breathability. We trail-tested dozens to bring you this review of the best MTB gloves.
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We tested electrolyte powders, tablets, capsules, and drops in hot and harsh conditions hiking, running and biking to bring you this list of the best electrolyte supplements on the market.
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You want a high-quality boat that you can transport in the trunk of your car. Should you buy a folding Oru Kayak?
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