Chris Meehan

Pare down your kit by leaving your stove and fuel at home.

Is this coveted fabric worth the price tag?

Score our favorite GPS-smartwatch of 2021 at a bargain price.

Dual air chambers make this sleeping pad cushy and reliable.

Santa should have no problem hauling this gear up and down your chimney.

It's small enough to fit inside a stocking, but this satellite communicator and GPS tracker is no stuffer.

Get a scorching deal on a the latest adventure camera.

Happy feet, happy hike: Grab one of these four pairs to make your next trek through the snow better.

Spending a little extra time in the fall cleaning and repairing your precious gear can help extend its life by years.

Save weight and keep your head warm with this hybrid quilt.

Keep your hands warm with these dextrous touchscreen-friendly gloves.

A quick, easy setup and generous interior and vestibule space make this a great tent.

Piece of mind in just a few ounces.

Get ready for the backcountry with a deal on this capable snow pack.

A 0°F down bag for under $200 has us resting warm into the fall.

Save a bunch on two standout all-around multiday packs.

Our favorite weight-saving products from this month’s Outdoor Retailer show

This durable sleeping bag will take you right into shoulder season.

This tried-and-true filter is guaranteed to last.

Save money, and weight, with this ultralight shelter.

This pad provides a dream-worthy sleeping surface while resisting night-ruining punctures.

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Get ready for cooler hikes with a deal on one of our favorite puffies.

Hint: The strategies may not be as obvious as they seem.

Easy inflation and deflation make this sleeping pad a camp favorite.

Having trouble getting to your ideal base weight? These programs can help.

Save even more on our favorite affordable satellite communicators.

The thru-hiking community is getting a much-needed diversity boost.

Cover your camping utensil needs with this handy set.

This flat-packing pot is a dream for the organization-obsessed.

This packable power bank packs a punch.

Save money, and weight, with this solo shelter.

This pad saves ounces without skimping on comfort.

Save even more on this already affordable—and praiseworthy—device.

From growing your own food on the trail (really) to cutting down your headlamp’s weight, these are some of our favorite ultralight hacks.

Go big with this packable, multifunctional towel.

Go green—and save some green—on this eco-friendly sleeping bag.

These two companies are going green in their quest to shave weight.

Get an insider price on this classic light.

This breathable baselayer is designed for performance in every season.

This long-lasting sock will carry you down the trail in comfort for years.

Get a jump on rounding out next winter's kit with this near-perfect pack.

Get into spring trekking by saving big on one of our favorite load-haulers.

From trying to make a bivy sack out of Tyvek to tarping it in mosquito country, going too light can land hikers in a lot of trouble.

See clearly on the trail with these durable shades.

Don't let trail conditions or weather keep you from going light and fast this spring.

It may look minimalist, but this pack has everything you need for a day exploring the alpine.

Save your money—and the earth—with this markdown.

These handy brushes will make your reservoir sparkle like new.

Need another pair of ski socks heading into spring? Score this deal, quick.

Pack feeling too weighty? Start slimming it down with these 7 killer brands.

Stay light on your feet with these cushiony, comfy trail runners.

Ultralight backpackers have more options than ever now—and gear seems to be getting lighter every year. Two ultralight specialty manufacturers explain how they make packs and shelters that cut weight without falling apart on the trail.

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Nasty weather and cold temperatures make cutting your base weight in winter a challenge. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be done—just ask winter Pacific Crest Trail hikers Justin “Trauma” Lichter and Shawn “Pepper” Forry.

Save on this minimalist tarp.