Outdoor Buying Guides
Our experts recommended outdoor apparel, camping equipment, hiking gear, travel essentials and more, all in one place.
Camping Essentials
Tents & Shelter
A great portable home-away-from-home can make all the difference on big outdoor adventures.
If you’ve always enjoyed the top bunk, you should invest in a rooftop car tent.
If you’re heading into the backcountry, you’ll want to bring a durable, lightweight tent.
Leaving the tent at home will lighten your pack and bring you closer to the great outdoors.
Camp Comforts
Lightweight seating for the deep backcountry and backyard alike.
The key to a better night’s sleep outdoors is one of these snooze-friendly winners.
Looking to hide some sandwiches and 85 cans of beer from a bear?
Headed for the wilderness? Don’t forget the tools to make your precious life-giving elixir.
Sleeping Essentials
Top picks based on testing, reviews and features, plus tips on how to buy the right bag for you.
A new breed of sleeping bag makes snoozing in a tent more comfortable for those who sleep on their sides.
Get a better night's sleep under the stars with one of these inflatable wonders.
Made using sleeping bag materials, these products are perfect for casual camping and fit right in around the house too.
Footwear
Hiking Shoes
The definitive guide to the best hiking boots available now, with reviews for each boot, plus tips to know before you buy.
Trade full ankle support for lightness and agility to keep you moving on the trail.
Thanks to durable materials and innovative constructions, sandals aren’t just for beaches and poolsides anymore.
Looking to travel light? These proven winners can easily tackle any trail — or town — you throw at them.
Sport Footwear
Put your best foot forward with these top picks built for comfort, speed and everything in-between.
Don’t sweat it. Put your best foot forward with these kicks ready for any fitness endeavor.
Having tested dozens of pairs, we present our favorites.
No matter your budget or favorite type of WOD, we've got a winner for you.
Bags & Backpacks
Backpacks
A definitive guide to the best trail packs available based on testing and features like weight, pocket layout, features and more.
Some are big enough for a weekend away, while others work well as your personal item on an airplane.
Using rugged materials and packing as much function as possible, these backpacks blur the line between battlefield and everyday use.
Luggage & Duffles
Streamline your pre-trip preparations with these time-saving packing accessories.
If you’re in the market for an upgrade, a new check-in bag, or perhaps your first set, then browse the best luggage brands.
Say goodbye to annoying backpack straps and hello to your new favorite fanny pack.
Speciality Gear Bags
The best bags to haul and protect your photography equipment around town or into the mountains.
Traveling with skis calls for very specific luggage.
You want to ride your bike everywhere, not just on local roads.
Durability and space-efficiency make these panniers instant hits.
Water Bottles, Knives & Multitools and Lighting
Water Bottles & Purifiers
No everyday carry is complete without a reusable, durable, leak-proof water bottle.
Carry your water on your back and you’ll never be dehydrated again. Here are eight great ways to do so.
These six filters and purifiers are easy ways to make sure you stay healthy – and hydrated – while traveling.
When you’re on the go or off on a big adventure, a top-notch coffee keeper is critical — and these picks are just perfect.
Knives & EDC
A decent pocket knife can be practical, but a great one will be indispensable.
From cutting wood to skinning critters, these blades are tough enough to rough it.
We did the research and testing in order to find the coolest tools available from Leatherman, Gerber, Victorinox and more.
From a full-length axe that’ll make quick work of cordwood to a simple hatchet that you can stash in your backpack.
Lights & Fire Starters
By providing hands-free light headlamps are indispensable for any outdoor activity.
Don’t let the darkness dampen your evening.
Portable lights come in all shapes and sizes, so knowing what’s important to you is key.
There are ways to start a fire that don’t involve rubbing sticks or lighter fluid.
Winter Gear
Outerwear
Synthetic insulation rivals down in warmth — and surpasses it in durability and water resistance.
The latest and greatest options are lighter, softer, more breathable, stretchy and more waterproof than ever.
Even when it’s freezing outside, over-layering can become a problem.
Ski & Snowboarding
We tested countless pairs to compile this list of top options that are worth your hard-earned coin.
From the groomers to the park to the backcountry, here are the most shred-ready rides we’ve ever seen.
It takes a lot of gear to hit the slopes. Start here.
Outdoor Apparel
Layering
An essential garment for layering on top of a t-shirt or under a heftier jacket.
You can't get much cozier.
These garments look good, feel great and keep you from getting very badly burned.
Ready yourself for the crisp weather around the corner.
Socks & Underwear
The best wool socks for everyday wear, long hikes and very serious do-nothing sessions.
From Uniqlo to Sunspel, there are plenty of great pairs to keep you warm this winter.
Boxers and briefs from two dozen brands that make underwear you'll actually enjoy wearing.
Keep your feet warm, dry and blister-free.
Sport Apparel
Put the ‘fit’ in fitness with these must-have workout tops.
It's not a stretch to say it: shorts are the most important article of clothing for your practice.
When you have the right clothing, winter hiking is no different from regular hiking.
All of the best training and recreation options, none of the jorts.
