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The Best Camping Cookware of 2018

Choosing camp kitchen equipment that matches your priorities and preferences is a daunting task; we've done the dirty work so that you don’t have to. In our review we assessed...

6 hours ago

The Best Hydration Bladders of 2018

In the quest to find the perfect hydration bladder, we researched 60 different models and selected the best nine of...

8 days ago

The 12 Best Running Shoes for Women

Looking for new kicks but don’t know where to turn? Our groundbreaking review of 12 of the most popular women’s...

9 days ago

The Best Backpacking Camp Chairs

At the end of a long day in the mountains, you're ready to relax and take in the view. After studying the top fifty...

Best-in-Class Reviews

Best Mountain Bikes 3 weeks ago

The Best Trail Mountain Bikes of 2018

Navigating loads of bike industry jargon can get confusing. Within the wonderful world of trail bikes, there are...

Sleeping Pads 1 month ago

Best Camping Mattresses and Pads of 2018

To find the best car camping mattress, we researched 40 deluxe pads and bought 17 for side-by-side tests. Our expert...

Sandals 2 months ago

The Best Sandals for Women Review

What are the best sandals for travel, hiking, and daily use? We put 13 great options through a bevy of toe-to-toe...

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Product Reviews

Editors' Choice

Hydration Packs 6 hours ago

Geigerrig Hydration Engine

Winning the Editors' Choice Award, this bladder is innovative and versatile. Featuring a pressurized system that...

Top Pick

Hydration Packs 6 hours ago

Hydrapak Shape-Shift Reservoir

If you are seeking a lightweight bladder with zero frills and features, the HydraPak Shape-Shift Reservoir may be up...

Best Buy

Hydration Packs 6 hours ago

CamelBak Crux Reservoir

This bladder wins our Best Buy Award because it scored very high, is extremely easy to use, and one of the least...

Top Pick

Hydration Packs 6 hours ago

MSR DromLite Bags

This bladder is highly adaptable, lightweight, and incredibly packable. It has many features and promises versatility...

Climbing Shoes 2 days ago

La Sportiva Futura

Looking to up your footwork game? The No Edge concept employed on the Futura will help you apply more uniform pressure...

Backpacks 2 days ago

The North Face Recon

Targeted for those with a busy and active lifestyle, the Recon is comfy and versatile. Ready to hit the trails or take...

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How-To Articles

Hydration Packs 6 hours ago

How to Buy a Hydration Bladder

There are many different hydration bladders out there. Developed in the early 90s as a quick way to hydrate on the go...

Shoes - Women's 8 days ago

How to Choose the Best Running Shoes for Women

So you're searching for the best women's running shoes, and you want to get a better understanding of how to buy a...

Backpacking 9 days ago

How to Choose the Best Backpacking Chair

What should you consider when buying a lightweight portable camp chair? Below we break it down. We will have buying...

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