Best Ultralight Backpacks of 2018
What's the best ultralight backpack? We interviewed thru-hikers and put several models to the test ourselves to find some of the top lightweight backpacks for hikers. Read More...
April 26, 2018
Outdoor:Hiking
Day hikes to trekking for many miles down the trail, we cover a range of hiking products.
Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Why We Do It
Why do people hike the Appalachian Trail? We posted up 100 miles from the southern terminus to meet hikers as they passed and learn about their motivation to take on the AT. Read More...
April 25, 2018
Thru-Hiker Dan ‘Knotts’ Binde’s Favorite Gear
Thru-hikers put gear through next-level testing, crossing thousands of miles on foot. We spoke with Dan "Knotts" Binde, who has completed some of America's longest trails multiple times, to get his take on the top gear for hiking. Read More...
April 23, 2018
MSR Hubba Tour 2 Tent Review: Weather Storms in Style
Forced to spend outside time inside your tent? MSR builds its new adventure touring tent for those bad weather days with a spacious vestibule to hang out and store all your gear. Read More...
April 19, 2018
Fastest Known: Trail Running Trend Hits Stride in 2018
Long an obscure pursuit, FKT today nears critical mass. Major brand sponsors, media coverage, Red Bull stunts, and athlete Kilian Jornet are driving the movement into the mainstream. Read More...
April 18, 2018
The Mystery of the Missing Hiker Emoji
Do you remember an emoji of a hiker with trekking poles and a backpack? You're not alone. Read More...
April 17, 2018
Injured, Cold, Remote: My Near-Disaster in Greenland
When a modest afternoon ski outing went awry, I found myself with a broken leg and dislocated shoulder in a remote corner of Greenland. This is my story. Read More...
April 16, 2018
Best Backpacking Stoves of 2018: Let’s Get Cooking
From solo canister stoves to four-season multi-fuel options, we tested and found the best backpacking stoves. Read More...
April 16, 2018
7 Spring Sports to Start Now
The joys of spring – rain, snow, and 70 degrees all in the same day – are upon us. What are the best things to do outside in "mud season?" These are some options. Read More...
April 12, 2018
Racing the Tide: Dylan Bowman Sets FKT on Lost Coast Trail
Dylan Bowman set out to set a fastest known time on one gnarly ultra run: The Lost Coast Trail. He faced 57 miles, 11,000 vertical feet, soft sand, and remote risks as he raced the tide on the way to an FKT. Read More...
April 9, 2018
MSR WindBurner Review: Fuel-Sipping Stove
The WindBurner Combo is the latest stove system in the growing MSR lineup. Over the last few months, our editor used it to cook all his camp favorites – from sunrise pancakes to late night pasta. So, should you buy the MSR WindBurner? Check out the full review. Read More...
April 5, 2018
Speed Records: How to Document Your FKT
Looking to try to set a "fastest known time" (FKT)? Here's how to record your attempt the right way to ensure your FKT will be valid among the community of athletes who follow FKTs. Read More...
March 30, 2018
Review: The Shower Pouch Is a Bigger, Better Body Wipe
Don’t just spot-clean the dirtiest bits, get a head-to-toe scrub down with the Shower Pouch -- a pH balanced, vegan, hypoallergenic body wipe. Read More...
March 30, 2018
Trekking Poles: Why You Need Them and What to Buy
Decrease injury and increase speed - It's time you started hiking with trekking poles. Here are our picks for the best trekking poles for your needs. Read More...
March 30, 2018
Review: Osprey’s Sub-2-Pound Levity and Lumina Backpacks
Two of Osprey's most anticipated packs, the Levity and Lumina, hit the market this spring. We got our hands on a Levity 45 to see how the ultralight pack holds up. Read More...
March 27, 2018
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