Joel Nyquist

Lightest everyday carry

Best bargain blade

Most durable

Best budget multitool

Easy-on sunscreen

Mosquito repeller

Is old world craftsmanship and custom fit worth the price?

Socks to hats to sports bras–the essential gear for any female hiker.

Outfit your mama with the perfect overnight gear.

If the lady on your gift list likes to go hard or go home, we have eight pieces of gear calling her name.

Fool-proof sun protection for her noggin

Good-looking performance shades that fit a woman's face.

Finally–a flattering sports bra

Say goodbye to hat head

Maximum warmth for minimum weight

Plushly padded socks for all-day comfort

An eco-friendly jacket that performs and won't break the bank

Save your knees with these lightweight poles made especially for women

An ideal weekend pack for women

A tough, warm, bargain down sleeping bag

Manage your social network from anywhere

This mid-weight fleece is ultra-comfy, stretchy, and warm.

All-terrain stability and all-day comfort in this women's only hiking boot.

This year, spend that extra dough on at-home workout gear that will make it easier to get out and log miles. Basically, you're investing in you.

Breathable merino wool and rugged leather make for happy hands

A featherweight softshell with the biggest pit zips you've ever seen

A cute, comfy, and functional hiking skirt

Perfectly sized and organized for done-in-a-day outings

A feature-filled altimeter watch sized for the female wrist

A tough, dependable nightlight

Incredible traction, light weight, and zero break-in

Don't just boil water, cook up a masterpiece

A comfortable, cute, easy-to-wear top

An everyday diaper pack that goes from trail to train with ease

Shockproof, waterproof, and freezeproof means it's kid-proof

Rechargeable, portable power for all your mobile devices

A sleeping bag that grows with your child.

A densely knit merino wool that fits and breathes well.

A shockproof, waterproof, freeze-proof camera for all your outings

A budget-conscious convertible bag that changes to match its environment.

Five of our favorite solar items to make your next trip brighter, safer, and less stinky

The GPS-enabled cyborg goggles you've been dreaming about

Have a blast in rolling terrain with these snowshoe/ski hybrids.

We liked this pack so much, we upgraded it to an Editors' Choice award winner.

Toasty, stretchy tights you don't have to hide.

Turn your trekking pole into a tripod with this inexpensive, lightweight accessory.

The Osprey Meridian is built for active travelers who hit the trails instead of the hotel treadmill.

A "green" daypack that fits your daily life.

MontBell's lightest sleeping bag at 13.8 ounces.

Barefoot running with shoes.

Whether it's a torn pack, cracked buckle, ripped tent mesh, or leaky sleeping pad, these kits can pretty much restore anything that breaks.

The Alpamayo 55 is a solid year-round performer at a competitive price.