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How to Choose Sandals for Women
by Maggie Nichols, Joanna Trieger, and Shey Kiester
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How to Choose Sandals for Women
The best advice we can give for purchasing new footwear is to never let a review (not even this one!) take the place...
How to Choose a Personal Locator Beacon
What device should you buy and for what application? Below we break it down. Once finished, however, do read our...
How to Choose Winter Boots for Women
Winter can be exceptional with a solid pair of women's winter boots. Making sure a boot fits and provides all the...
How to Choose Women's Bike Shorts
Need a hand navigating the market and figuring out which pair of shorts or bibs fits your riding style best? You're in...
How to Choose an All-Mountain Snowboard
"C2-banana rocker... what?" It's easy to get overwhelmed with snowboard technology and its surrounding marketing. This...
How to Choose Women's Travel Underwear
What is travel underwear, and do I need it? Arguments could be made for no, but we truly believe a good pair of travel...
How to Choose Long Underwear Bottoms for Women
Not sure where to begin in your search for a great pair of long underwear bottoms? A bomber baselayer sits next to...
How to Choose Base Layers for Women
A long underwear top, also known as a base layer, is a versatile piece of clothing that will keep you comfortable...
How to Choose AT Bindings
Planning to spend time in the backcountry this season? Where do you start your in searching for the best pair of at...
How to Choose a Softshell Jacket for Men
In this article, we walk you through all of the criteria we consider when choosing a softshell jacket. A niche layer...
How to Find Your Perfect Pair of Backcountry Touring Skis
All-mountain, powder touring, randonnee racing, touring, snowshoes - which fits your style of adventure? Here we help...
How to Choose a Canopy Tent
New to the canopy market, or just want help narrowing your search? This article has your back. Our experts break down...
How to Choose Approach Shoes for Climbing
If your hikes involve steep scrambling and exposed slabs, you should be wearing a pair of sticky rubber approach...
How to Ride Long Distance on Your Bike
Our bike experts give their top tips for helping your move efficiently and comfortably on long bike rides.
How to Choose a Lantern
Learn how to choose the best lantern to light the way on your next outdoor adventure. From backpacking to emergency...
Carbon Vs. Aluminum Mountain Bike Frames: The Showdown
Is Carbon Worth the Upgrade? There are many options when it comes to upgrades, from less costly upgrades like a new...
How To Choose an Avalanche Beacon
How do avalanche beacons work and what features should you look for in one? This article will explain the current...
How to Load a GPS File on Your Phone in GPX Format
Ever wanted to follow a route or path on your phone? This article shows how to follow a GPX file and which apps are...
Living in a Hotel - How much does it cost and how do you do it?
Can you live in a hotel? Living in hotel used to only be for the rich and eccentric on the luxury end of the spectrum...
How to Choose a Yoga Mat
With so many different types of yoga mats out there, it can be confusing to find the perfect one for you and your...
How to Choose a Pocket Knife
Pocket knife shopping is daunting. If you consider discontinued but still relevant products, and the depths of the...
How to Choose Hiking Socks
In search of a cozy and comfortable sock with will perform both on and off the trail? While you dream up big plans of...
How to Choose a Rooftop Tent
There are a ton of factors to consider when getting ready to purchase a rooftop tent. These tents (also referred to as...
How to Choose Running Shoes for Women
Searching for the best women's running shoes and want to understand better how to buy a road shoe? We sorted through...
How to Choose the Right Cargo Box for Your Vehicle
While adventuring around and testing our fleet, cargo boxes were sighted far more often when we were in the nucleus of...
How to Layer Clothing to Keep Warm
Overview Enjoying the mountains to the fullest extent requires knowing how to dress. With the right clothes, an...
How to Choose the Perfect Pair of Men's Long Underwear Bottoms
Ready to trade your dingey cotton long johns for a modern pair? Today's models fit, feel, and function MUCH better...
How to Choose a Softshell Jacket for Women
Softshell jackets are fantastic mediators, striking a brilliant balance between breathability and protection from the...
How to Choose Mountain Bike Flat Shoes for Women
Flat mountain biking shoes are growing in popularity with the growth of mountain biking as a sport. No longer do we...
How To Choose a Backpacking Stove
Buying the right backpacking stove can make your life in the backcountry more enjoyable. But not all stoves were made...
How to Choose a GPS Watch
Thinking of purchasing a GPS watch but you're not sure where to begin? The market is full of different options ranging...
How to Choose a Camping Tent
A camping tent can be a serious investment, with prices ranging from affordable to downright frightening. It can be...
How to Choose a PFD
Though it seems like choosing a life jacket may be nothing more than selecting your favorite color, there's so much...
How to Choose A Water Bottle
The number of options out there for water bottles can be overwhelming and even incapacitating. This article is here to...
How to Choose Hiking Boots for Women
With so many options for hiking footwear, it can be a challenge to know what to look for. Hiking footwear should match...
How to Choose a Women's Ski Jacket
Ready for a new ski jacket, but bewildered by the options? This guide will help you understand key elements to...
How To Choose The Right Yoga Pants
Whether you are completely new to yoga or have been practicing for years, this guide aims to offer helpful tips for...
How to Choose Women's Snowshoes
While they have changed over the years, snowshoes have been around for quite some time. They are an excellent way to...
How to Choose the Right Trail Running Shoes
We recommend making a basic self-assessment to help you determine what your specific needs are when it comes to a...
How to Choose a Ski Jacket for Men
There are approximately a bazillion ski and board jackets currently on the market. They change style from one year to...
How to Choose Hiking Shoes
Want some help finding the right shoe for your feet and trail objectives? This article dissects the key considerations...
How to Choose Men's Running Shoes
So you're in the market for running shoes. But what kind? There are trail shoes, road shoes, minimal shoes, maximal...
Choosing the Perfect Pair of Women's All-Mountain Skis
How to decide? Start by asking yourself questions about where and how you like to ski. Do you like to get out on fresh...
How to Choose Hiking Shoes for Women
What do you do when the options for hiking shoes are overwhelming? This article will help you understand the different...
How to Choose Trail Running Shoes for Women
While the market is inundated with different types of trail running shoes specific to women, we help you avoid choice...
How to Choose a Ski or Snowboard Helmet
How does one go about choosing the best helmet for snow sports? Which are the most protective? Are there features that...
Women's Winter Jacket Buying Guide
Whether you're looking to just survive winter or perhaps even enjoy it, selecting the right coat is the first step...
How to Choose Water Shoes
Water sports are tough on feet and footwear. We provide the key information you need to understand water shoes and...
Men's Winter Jacket Buying Guide
What is a winter jacket? This is a garment that can help you withstand the cold, wind, and snow or rain. It should...
How to Choose Men's All-Mountain Skis
There are a lot of skis on the market these days. They all seem to want to achieve the same purpose of sliding down...
How to Choose Hiking Boots
Why should I buy a pair of hiking boots when the salesperson at my local gear shop told me that all hikers are just...
How to Choose a Gravel Bike
In recent years, gravel biking has exploded in popularity and is one of the fastest-growing parts of the cycling...
How to Choose a Bike Lock
Need help selecting the right lock for you? This article helps you identify what aspects are important to you to...
How to Choose A Bike Trainer
Are stationary bike trainers a necessary training tool? Are smart trainers worth the money? What is the deal with...
How to Choose Snowshoes For Trails and Deep Snow
This guide will help point you toward the perfect pair of snowshoes for a variety of snow depths and terrain. From...
How To Choose Binoculars For Your Needs and Budget
Binoculars are probably the world's most used optical instrument. That's not to say that telescopes don't have their...
How to Choose a Winter Down Sleeping Bag
If you're lost in a cloud of down feathers trying to find the right bag for your winter adventures, this article sets...
How to Choose Winter Boots for Men
Purchasing something as simple as a pair of winter boots might not seem like a complicated decision. However, putting...
How to Choose a Powered Cooler
The hottest new trend for everything from bringing home the groceries to living in your van down by the river, powered...
How to Choose Ski Pants for Men
Whether you ski or snowboard, you'll have to cover your legs with something. We break down the choices you'll make to...
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