My friends are getting married in a and I want to give them a piece of gear specifically for couples. I looked into couples sleeping bags, my first choice, but I can't spend more than $200. Can you suggest something thoughtful and high quality?
Purchase a tent that fits and make it last forever with these key tips.
A weather worthy two-person tent
A roomy, lightweight tent that can handle big weather
A strong, superlight two-person tent with lavish space
A palatial three-person tent with two giant vestibules
Weather-worthy three-person tents don't come any lighter than this one.
A bargain three-person tent
This three-person tent can be pitched in a variety of ways, depending on your trip.
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If you want a dependable three-season shelter that can handle light winter conditions, this is it.
Choose this tent for its awesome space-to-weight ratio, and use it in moderate three-season conditions.
This roomy tent weighs less than four pounds yet offers 56 square feet of space.
The Morpho is like three tents in one.
This durable tent wins "Best All Around" for the one-person category.
Goodbye bivy sack, hello headroom.
With moderate weight and ample interior space for two, this freestanding double-wall hits a value sweet spot.
Measure your torso to guarantee a perfect fit. Then hit the gear shop with our proven buying tips to find the best pack for your body type.
Don't worry, the updates to these tried-and-true packs are worthy.
These packs have everything but added weight.
This pack is always comfortable regardless of weight.
This pared-down pack hauls big loads.
A dynamic suspension gives this pack all-day comfort.
Soft shoulder blade and lumbar pads ensure comfort no matter the payload.
These Transformers-worthy packs sport convertible fanny packs and summit packs.
This stable pack is made for rough terrain.
A great choice for mileage-oriented trekkers who want an ultralight pack that can handle any load.
This pack has total load transfer, comfort, and a conveniently laid-out packbag.
This daypack wears skis and ice axes as accessories.
Carry up to 100 ounces of hydration power with this comfortable daypack.
This pack hits a sweet spot for affordability and performance.
This is a true hiker's camera pack.
This workhorse pack has been redesigned with an easy-access opening.
This daypack is made for scrambling and holds up to 25 pounds.
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This digital device measures both how much you've drunk and how many ounces you have left in your hydration reservoir.
Quench your backcountry thirst with these new water (and wine!) products.
We hike and camped through 78 inky nights from Whitney to Katahdin to evaluate five featherweight headlamps--then ran a battery of controlled tests to rank brightness and longevity.
The outdoors can be tough on a camera, so be prepared with this survival guide.
Our top photographers share their secrets. Plus: 6 trail-friendly cameras.
You can't shoot like a pro, if you don't have the right camera. Here, six models for every type of shooter.
This point-and-shoot works great in low light and has manual controls.
This waterproof, freezeproof, crushproof camera produces vivid photos and video.
This slim, waterproof point-and-shoot has great image stabilization.
This Olympus has interchangeable lenses that take magazine-worthy shots.
This DSLR is under $700 and works great for landscape and wildlife shots.
This still and video camera comes complete with 10 in-camera editing features.
Refine your work with these top programs.
Learn the basics of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.
Capture great wildlife photos with patience and know-how regarding their movements and your camera.
Avoid grainy nighttime shots by shooting at a low ISO.
Learn when to stop the action or pan along for the best shot.
Emphasize the steepness, and the accomplishment, with these techniques.
Get a classic shot of friends or family.
High noon. Check. Dawn and dusk. Check. Overcast days. Check.
Water and snow shots can be a lighting nightmare--but not with these tips.
Whether you're shooting wide angle or on zoom, learn how to best capture the beautiful scenery around you.
Is there something that works better than water and if so, what? Also, does warm liquid hydrate better than cold, or vice versa?
Quaff wine in backcountry style with this stemless glass.
Keep your wine at the perfect temperature in the backcountry with this perfectly sized bottle.
I need a new winter sleeping bag. Should I choose a sleeping bag with or without a waterproof laminate? Can you explain the difference?
A souped-up trail runner.
With a 100-ounce reservoir and shoulder straps and hipbelt that hugged our testers' every curve, this pack excelled at hauling water on the move.
With a wide mouth, stainless steel construction, and large capacity, this water bottle did the trick on a hike of Vermont's Long Trail.
Lighter than many carbon-fiber models and extremely collapsible, these poles are perfect for all hikers and ultralighters.
Featuring a merino lining and insulated with Primaloft these gloves were soft enough for nose-wiping yet tough enough for ice axes and high-friction rappelling.
With a snug fit and excellent compression system, this daypack handles up to 20 pounds and stuck like glue canyoning in southern Utah.
At 10.5 ounces, this jacket worked as a windshell in the Swiss Alps and and handled rain and wind in New England and the Rockies.
The Coast Lenser is the lightest and cheapest headlamp we tested.
The Mammut Lucido provides the steadiest light.
The Petzl Tikka features the best light quality.
The Black Diamond Spot has the brightest light and best battery life.
This best all-around headlamp passed every test we threw at it.
My tent has zip in/out panels and I'm not sure what the right balance is between keeping the heat in and getting the condensation out.
This top-shelf GPS can pinch hit as a digital camera.
This top-shelf GPS can pinch hit as a digital camera.
This top-shelf GPS can pinch hit as a digital camera.
This top-shelf GPS can pinch hit as a digital camera.
This top-shelf GPS can pinch hit as a digital camera.
This top-shelf GPS can pinch hit as a digital camera.