Our Favorite Energy Gels and Chews for Outdoor Activities

We asked our staff for the best energy gels and chews for electrolytes, vitamins, sodium, carbohydrates, and (sometimes) caffeine. These are the best-tasting, easiest to digest options for running, cycling, hiking, backpacking, kayaking, and skiing.

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Best Freeze Dried Backpacking Meals

Our writers share their favorite camp and backpacking meals—dehydrated and freeze dried dinners tested over thousands of miles of hiking. We test for taste, texture, portion size, time to prepare, packaging and more.

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What I Wouldn't Carry on the PCT Again

Learn from our mistakes. Our writers tell us what gear they carried on the PCT that they wouldn't carry again.