Allison Woods

We tested 40 new energy bars flavors and culled these five top picks.

Get fueled with tasty backcountry meals.

Step aside, GORP. This flavorful nut mix from Sahale Snacks is taking trail snacks to a new level.

These sun-dried tomatoes from Mooney Farms are great on-the-go or to add flavor to a meal.

Quick energy is the hallmark of these energy gels from Honey Stinger.

These aptly named Refreshers from Starbucks provide a flavorful energy kick to get you back on the trail.

These fruit infused drink mixes from Skratch Labs are the all-natural energy boost you need during a hard summit push.

Enjoy staying hydrated with this cold-brewed green tea from Hiya.

Go nuts over these flavored spreads from PocketFuel.

This freeze dried fruit from Just Tomatoes is great on its own or as an add-in.

Stay energized the natural way with these fruity sweet Shot Bloks from Clif.

Spice up you adventure with this poblano corn chowder from Packit Gourmet.

This pizza-inspired flavor-packed filling from Packit Gourmet will become whatever you make it.

This cold-water-prep chicken salad from Packit Gourmet will keep you fueled and on the trail.

Bring the fruity flavors of the tropics to the backcountry with this vegan meal from Backpacker's Pantry.

This rich pasta from Adventure Appetites combines many exciting flavors - smoked salmon, black olives, and sun dried tomatoes to name a few - into one satisfying backcountry dish.

Spice up a backpacker's staple with this berry oatmeal from Quaker Oats.

Bring southern comfort food into the outdoors with these mildly spicy and cheesy grits from Packit Gourmet.

We cracked dozens of eggs to find the perfect camping prep. Here's how to pack them efficiently, use them in trail-worthy recipes, and clean up quickly.

Ten dirt-cheap items to make your next hike more enjoyable.

Five new new products funded through Kickstarter.com...some great, some not so great.

Ten hot items to make your next road trip the coolest trip ever.

Drinks and accessories for a relaxing backcountry happy hour.

Six easy ways to lighten your tent load.

Good things DO come in small packages, and these little widgets are too useful to leave at home in the gear closet.

If spring finds you in the market for a tent that's lightweight and bombproof, check out this two-person, two-door, three-season shelter.

Four cool accessories add even more versatility to the hot little cooker that you've come to love.

Snag this pint-sized, ultralight, frameless pack for dayhikes, quick, after-work cross country ski laps, or pack it as a stuff sack/summit pack on your big trip.

A perfect splurge gift for the foodie on your list

We just might have found the perfect camp shoe.

Do not underestimate this tiny stove's competence!

A sweet piece for the angler on your gift list

Jetboil’s Personal Cooking System (PCS) is fast, fuel-efficient, and foolproof, and this new titanium version is barely half the weight.

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