8 Father’s Day Splurges for the Dads in Your Life
Charm him with these delightful gear upgrades
Charm him with these delightful gear upgrades
Plus: near-perfect hiking underwear.
Twelve testers donned 36 tops to find this summer’s best new shirts, midlayers, and baselayers.
Twelve testers ran, trekked, and squatted in 45 products to find this summer’s best new hiking pants and shorts.
Led by one of the outdoors' biggest retailers, some manufacturers may soon ditch women's and men's sleeping bags for nonbinary ones made to fit a wide variety of bodies.
We asked 58 testers to put 99 puffies through their paces. These are the best.
This portable, packable device will repel mosquitoes no matter where you take it
The best gear for staying put outside
Make the most of your precious weekend freedom. These hikes deliver epic views and fun to all types of time-crunched hikers.
From climate change to drilling and mining, various threats promise to wipe out what’s best about America’s 12 most endangered trails. Hike them now to admire ancient glacial ice, hear howling wolves, splash at pristine beaches, and admire ancient art galleries.
These difficult hikes will challenge you no matter who you are.
You could cast to lunkers from alongside the road—but hiking to wild streams and lakes pushes the bliss factor even higher. Outfit your next angling mission with these gear picks.
Hike from St. Mary Lake to McDonald Lake through some of the Lower 48's best bear country.
Petzl’s new IKO CORE headlamp innovates on the old “elastic band” setup to create a do-it-all portable light.
From grizzlies to falling rocks to maze-like canyons, you'll want to come prepared for these tricky trips.
Heading out on one of these hikes? Keep an eye on the forecast.
Be careful of the local fauna on these six spectacular but hazardous hikes.
You'd better not be afraid of heights if you're going to tackle one of these airy trails.
The scenery here is awesome—but it can be deadly, too.
Craving sunshine on your shoulders? Consider this your hit list.
One backpacker shares her secret to maintaining a decades-long hiking streak.
Like your life and limbs intact? Then you'd better get skilled before visiting these trails.
Learn more about what goes on beneath the surface by casting a line.
Protecting land is only the first step. Hikers need trails, and trails don’t build themselves. Grab a Pulaski and create new paths and restore lost routes on these 10 trips.
Hit these endangered trails to vote with your feet and send a message that protection pays off.
The only thing better than Yellowstone in summer? Yellowstone in winter. Picture herds of bison and elk, low-hanging steam shrouding evergreen forests, gem-hued pools blazing amid the snow-dusted landscape—and savoring it all in solitude.
Five Native American tribes band together to protect ancestral lands in southern Utah.
Affordable traction and great durability in a pint-sized package
Hydration Pack
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Can a no-name imitation work as well as pricier outdoor gear? Our tester heads to Amazon to find out.
You can now discover the other Caribbean on the Waitukubuli National Trail. But should you?
This well-ventilated featherweight hardshell can handle race-pace running and snowshoeing.
This softshell provides waterproof protection that won’t soak you in sweat.
This softshell's rugged construction makes it tough enough for years of fierce weather.
This airy, breathable softshell keeps pace with high-intensity workouts.
Meet the most comfortable jacket of the year. Period.
This warm, ultralight softshell wicks sweat and repels wind during race-pace efforts.
This breathable, lightweight softshell is ideal for big climbs.
This versatile softshell is optimized for ice climbing, but adaptable to most cold-weather adventures.
The merino wool lining inside this hardshell speeds wicking and reduces the need for a bulky midlayer.
This streamlined shell is tough enough for week-long expeditions.
This durable hardshell is ski armor, built for 100-day seasons, year after year.
This jacket is one of the most affordable three-layer shells we’ve tested.
This versatile hardshell's supple fabric proved stout enough for winter storms but light enough for summer wear.
This ski jacket provides top breathability and good mobility in one lightweight package.
This full-featured jacket is built for plundering powder.
Behold, the year's best new base layers.
From ultralight solo tents to basecamping palaces, these 16 shelters deserve to be your next home away from home.
By pairing four expedition-worthy poles with three-season fabric, the four-person Gemini tent delivers rock-solid stability for an attractive weight.
This sturdy, double-wall two-person dome tent offers the protection and space campers need for year-round use—and the durability to do it year after year.
This lightweight two-person dome tent comes with built-in LED lighting.
Shaving tent weight usually means jacking the price or shrinking the dimensions, but the two-person Soul hits a rare trifecta—light, livable, and affordable.
Pack ultralight—but legit—weather protection with this solo bivy.
If you're willing to secure a few stakes and sacrifice some stability, this two-person tent offers roomy quarters.
If you sleep better knowing you're in a fuss-free fortress, this two-person tent is the one for you.
This three-person tent boasts freestanding convenience and luxe headroom at an affordable price.
The six-person version of the 2014 Editors’ Choice Award-winning Optic 2.5 tent, this palace features a rollaway fly and adjoining doors for 180-degree views.
Expansive headroom and an unusually sturdy design make this three-person tent a comfy, affordable choice for car-camping and short-mileage overnights.
This versatile solo tent is a castle for one and an ultralight shelter for two.
Solo tents sometimes feel coffin-tight, but this nonfreestanding, double-wall dome is supremely livable.
Most tents this light skimp on space or durability, but the three-person Dagger saves weight with unusually strong, ultralight fabrics.
We’ve long loved the livability (and affordability) of this iconic double-wall two-person dome tent, which won our 2010 Editors’ Choice Gold Award. This spring, a 10-ounce weight reduction and improved ventilation make a good thing even better.
This two-person tent’s innovative shape provides outstanding headroom and unobstructed views.
This freestanding two-person tent handles the rowdiest three-season storms, making it ideal for hikers who want maximum protection with minimum weight.
The waterproof and insulated boots are easy to slip into and require no knotting lessons.
These mini LED lights are the best thing to happen to tents since aluminum poles.
More and more outdoor products are made in America. Here’s why you can expect the trend to continue—plus a few choice gear picks to look for.
A workhorse for hiking in sub-45°F temps.
The 85-liter Terraplane may be the last load-hauler you’ll ever buy.
Made in Osage, Iowa, the midweight Forester (and women’s Cypress) pampers feet.
This U.S.-built boot is like stepping into a tank lined with velvet.
Our scout hits the show floor and rounds up the coolest new outerwear hitting the market next year.
Comfy on the ups yet powerful during descents, the redesigned Quadrant (and women’s Swift) conquers challenging terrain.
This is the everyman’s Dynafit: It’s both warmer and more affordable than the company’s 2011 Editors’ Choice Award-winning TLT.
Few boots in this price range do a better job of balancing weight savings with downhill performance.
Though it skis like a resort boot, the Quest is light enough for short tours.
With a generous range of motion and a super-sticky sole, this boot excels at long ascents and rocky scrambles.