The Challenger 7 is the Swiss army knife of running shoes. It will do better on roads than a trail-specific shoe, and it will do better on trails than a road shoe.
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Trekking poles are one of the most multi-purpose gear items you can carry into the backcountry. We've tested dozens of models over thousands of miles to find the best.
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A good pair of running sunglasses is comfortable, secure on your face, and UV-protective. They also mute glare and help you stay on your feet rather than tripping over obstacles.
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The Hoka Speedgoat 5 is one of our favorite shoes for hiking, backpacking, and, of course, trail running. These shoes are suited for everything from long and smooth dirt trails to rock hopping across scree fields with a backpacking backpack or a small running vest.
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To find the best men’s rain boots, we review 50+ waterproof boots and test the most promising work boots, commuter boots, and rubber boots for fit, traction, and performance in mud, water, and snow.
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The perfect running hat is so comfortable that you have to periodically check if it’s still on your head, keeps salty sweat out of your eyes, dries quickly, and is easily adjustable on the fly.
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We review the best socks for runners— running socks to prevent blisters, best socks for hot weather runs, best socks for cold weather, compression, and toe socks.
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We tested a dozen packs over hundreds of miles to find the best hydration vests for running. We looked at comfort, capacity, hydration system, and more.
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Our testers know moisture and take the statement “waterproof” seriously. If they can’t withstand submersion in a river bank, deep puddle, or boggy mud for an hour at a time, we won’t call them waterproof.
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We ran 2,000 miles in 24 of the most popular trail running shoes to find the best trail running shoes for hiking and backpacking, road-to-trail running, narrow feet, wide feet, beginner trail runners, and distance running.
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An in-depth, long-term review of our favorite backpack for carrying babies and toddlers, the Osprey Poco Plus child hiking carrier.
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In-depth review of the Bogs Classic boots. We test these waterproof rain boots and winter boots for fit, comfort, warmth, ease to pull on and more.
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In-depth review of the Garmin eTrex Solar GPS solar-powered handheld GPS navigation system
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We review the 14 top-rated women’s hiking pants with lightweight and convertible roll-up pants for hot weather and rain-resistant hiking pants for cool weather.
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The ultimate gear test: if you suddenly needed to replace all of your gear, what would you buy? Without question, the Katabatic Palisade quilt wins that test.
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A bike water bottle holder is perhaps the humblest accessory for your bike. You don’t have to spend much for a bottle cage, and these are worth it.
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Without air in your tires, you aren’t going anywhere. Keep rolling with the best bicycle pumps for road, mountain, gravel, and commuting bikes.
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Whether you need a lightweight pair of hiking pants that will keep you cool in high temperatures or a heavy-duty pair that can handle the most demanding of terrains, here are our winners for the best hiking pants for men.
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With long battery life, durability, full smartwatch capabilities, and superior mapping capabilities, the fenix 7 Pro is our top pick for endurance activities.
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Prepping for your next backpacking trip? A home dehydrator lets you make your favorite homecooked meal or restaurant-quality food into meals for the outdoors.
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