Gear
ArchiveWant all the data but none of the difficulty? Hammerhead has merged a smartphone-like experience, easy device integration, and intuitive customization into the ultimate route-planning device with its sleek Karoo 2 GPS cycling computer.
Ten products we used to get outside last month
The third generation of Arc鈥檛eryx鈥檚 trail footwear fully reflects the famed quality, fit, and versatility of the Canadian outdoor apparel brand
This new propane-powered box gives you a compelling two-for-one deal in a tidy package
This bulletproof, bear-spraying, drone-launching trailer is all the proof you need
These ten items caught our eyes at the 2023 show
Make money and do the planet a solid by embracing the circular economy
A brisk journey to determine the top products in our Hike and Camp category
These were the products we couldn't wait to test
The brand with the hard-to-pronounce name has been making industry-leading sports shoes for 125 years
You鈥檝e probably never appreciated hang time like this before
With brand new offerings from Chevy, Ford, GMC, and Toyota, this auto class has never been better, or more competitive. Our off-road expert explains why.
Here are the builds we drooled over while combing the overlander gathering鈥檚 show space and parking lots
Our hiking columnist went to the AT鈥檚 legendary Trail Days this year with one mission鈥攖o figure out what hikers were and weren鈥檛 putting on their feet
Our favorite hard hats of the year are so light and comfortable, there鈥檚 no excuse to climb without one
Six testers tried out 8 trekking poles. These ones came out on top.
23 testers snoozed on nineteen pads. These are the very best of the year.
We asked 10 testers to try 16 climbing shoes. These came out on top.
Three testers tried eight swimsuits. These came out on top.
We tested dozens of pieces of apparel on all types of runs鈥攕hort and long, slow and fast, road and trail, from New Mexico to New Hampshire. These emerged as our favorites.
6 testers tried 15 bikes. These ones came out on top.
We鈥檙e living in the golden age of digital image making
We dunked 19 filters across the country, from silty streams in California鈥檚 Agua Caliente Creek to clear lakes in Washington鈥檚 Olympic Mountains, to find the year鈥檚 best.
Twelve testers ran, trekked, and squatted in 45 products to find this summer鈥檚 best new hiking pants and shorts.
We tested 88 running shorts and tops over hundreds of miles of roads and trails in summer heat and humidity. These 11 kept us feeling the most comfortable, speedy, and stylish.
12 testers road-tripped over 8,200 miles with 45 car camping accessories in their trunks. These ten survived the long haul.
Climb on with confidence with these tester approved harnesses
Twelve testers put 33 boots to rock, dirt, and sand. These nine vaulted to the top.
Get down the trail safer and in style
We hiked, ran, skied, and climbed through the night to find the best illumination of the year
Accessories for the beaten path and beyond
We reviewed 386 pieces of gear. But these ones stood above.
16 testers tried 40 hikers. These ones came out on top.
14 testers donned 22 Shirts. These 6 proved exceptional.
Eight testers tried seven new car-camping tents. These three came out on top.
15 testers tried 17 blades. These ones are a cut above.
Grippy, durable climbing footwear that will get you to the wall (and back) in comfort and style
36 testers tried 40 jackets. These are the cr猫me de la cr猫me.
Twelve testers donned 36 tops to find this summer鈥檚 best new shirts, midlayers, and baselayers.
13 tents went out into the wild. Only 7 made it back out.
14 testers zipped, cinched, and buckled 18 pants and shorts. These five are the very best.
36 gear testers tried 41 shell jackets. These ones came out on top.
Six testers tried 22 climbing accessories. These ones came out on top.
The days of broken tines and stomach aches are over
Our team of testers vetted 20 new rucksacks. These ones came out on top.
15 testers tried 12 of the season鈥檚 top packs. These rose above the rest.
If you've been held back from doing something that excites or intrigues you, read on
From road to mountain, these are our favorite cycling kicks of the year
We shopped the sale so you don鈥檛 have to
We found the best deals on our favorite gear for you
For the sake of our planet, let鈥檚 hope so
Keeping your dog safe on the water is easy. Designing PFDs for canines is hard.
Get outside without breaking the bank
Writer and outdoor adventurer Elisabeth Kwak laces up her HOKA Anacapas and embarks on a challenge that helps her redefine success and discover a new identity as an outdoor athlete
These bargain picks cost half as much as top-end supershoes, but that doesn鈥檛 mean you can鈥檛 be super in them
A collaboration between Sitka Gear and the James Brand combines the finesse of a chef鈥檚 knife with durability in camp
Swiss company Bold houses the shock inside the frame of their futuristic new enduro bike. Naturally, we had to test it out.
After two months and 400 miles, I鈥檝e found road trainers that keep my feet happy like no others and are worth every penny
Britney Spears likes her Hokas. So does Harry Styles. So do Mirinda Carfrae and Ben Kanute. How did Hoka go from 鈥渢hose weird running shoes鈥 to a fashion must-have?
We put this spring鈥檚 super spikes to the test on the oval to sort the top models for each distance and the best-value options on the market
In an industry dominated by a single body-type, the Virga 3 is making waves
Surviving the thaw requires special kicks
When upgrading your kit becomes a way to ignore your problems
The unique design deploys in seconds and doesn鈥檛 require poles or guy wires, making it one of my most-used pieces of overland gear
Spoil your mother figures with gear that will make their outdoor adventures more fun
Charm him with these delightful gear upgrades
We tested the Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar and Suunto 9 Peak Pro for months to determine which is the best
Get outside without breaking the bank
Developed and tested on the Pacific Crest Trail鈥攖he new adidas TERREX Free Hiker 2.0 is your next long-distance shoe
We put the brand鈥檚 fit tool鈥攁nd the shoes鈥 runabilty鈥攖o the test聽聽
Gear up for summer adventures with these killer deals
Whatever terrain you encounter the Salomon Ultra Glide 2 can handle with its cushioned, stable, and nimble ride
All ski jackets and pants will eventually be available in three fit choices: fitted, regular, and relaxed, and skiers can choose them based on fit and style preference
Our writer learned to invest in these the hard way
According to our testers, two new GNSS units from Garmin make it an easy answer
The metal Bivo Trio bottle excels at keeping fluids cold, but I鈥檓 not ready to ditch all my plastic bike bottles
Made Apparel is on a mission to make better outerwear at competitive prices