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How To Choose a Bivy Sack
How to choose the best bivy sack? While the idea of zipping yourself up inside a nylon sack for the night might seem...
How to Choose a Down Jacket
This article helps you decide which down jacket is the perfect one for you by going into much greater depth about the...
How to Choose the Right Base Layer Top
Are you ready to trade in the dimpled cotton long johns of your youth for a base layer that works? We're here to help...
How to Choose a Coffee Maker for Camping
Choosing the wrong coffee maker certainly won't result in someone getting lost, hurt, or ending up with hypothermia...
How to Choose Women's Rain Boots
One of the simplest pleasures is the ease of slipping your feet into a rain boot for the inclement day ahead. Rain...
How to Choose Rain Boots
For anyone living in a rainy climate (and even those who don't), rain boots are a key piece of your footwear arsenal...
How to Choose The Right Rain Umbrella
After months of testing, we have discovered that there are a few things to consider when deciding on an umbrella...
How to Choose Backcountry Climbing Skins
"Climbing skins". The mystical, magical carpets of backcountry ascension are a funny product too. They all do...
How to Choose a Camping Stove
With so many different products on the market, it can be hard to decide which camp stove is best for you. Never fear...
How to Choose a Daypack for Hiking
A daypack is a simple purchase, with complicated ramifications. A good day pack will accompany you for far more than...
How to Choose the Best Ski Boots
To help you find the best pair of ski boots for your abilities and budget, we're here to help you cut through the...
How to Choose a Rock Climbing Backpack
On the hunt for a climbing backpack and not sure how to choose? To find the best options, we went over each pack in...
How to Choose a Car Camping Mattress
Looking for the best, most comfy car camping mattress out there? Don't worry, we've got your back. We tested some of...
How to Choose Women's Ski Boots
Choosing the right ski boot can be a frustrating and time-consuming process. This process is important because boots...
How to Choose the Right Trekking Poles
Ten years ago hardly anyone used trekking poles. Now it's rare to see someone on an overnight adventure without them...
How To Choose a Bike Pump
Of all the gear you'll need for cycling, a floor pump is arguably the most important - after your bike, of course!...
How to Choose a Belay Device for Rock Climbing
In the early days 'climbing' meant mountaineering and a 'belay device' was simply your body. Throw a loop of rope...
How to Choose a Backpacking Tent
Picking the right backpacking tent means checking out a list of variables. Probably the first issue is deciding which...
How to Choose a Budget Backpacking Tent
Tents can be really expensive. This article covers the pros (and cons) of buying a budget tent to help you decide if...
How to Choose a Bike Cargo Trailer
We bought and tested some of the best bike cargo trailers on the market to help you stay out of your car and on your...
How to Choose a Stand Up Paddle Board
Stumped by SUP's? We analyze the pros and cons of each board to help you find the perfect match, whether you are just...
How to Choose a Men's Running Jacket
Running jackets today are a huge improvement over their non-breathable nylon counterparts from the 1990s. As time...
How to Choose a Dry Bag
Finding the right balance of features, functionality, versatility, waterproofness, price, and durability is an easy...
How to Choose Minimal and Barefoot Shoes
What could be complicated about a minimalist running shoe? If you want to learn about the design of barefoot running...
How to Choose Barefoot or Minimalist Shoes for Women
Footwear has evolved over several hundred years, and today running shoes often feature lots of cushioning and bulky...
How to Choose an Inflatable Kayak
As the number of paddlers continues to grow, kayaking remains the most popular paddle sport, making up over half of...
How to Choose Flip Flops for Men
Humans have been wearing flip flops of one kind of another for longer than you may think, made with everything from...
How to Choose a Women's Wind Breaker Jacket
Wind breaker jackets have become a crucial layer for the active outdoor adventurer. Unlike past versions made of...
How to Buy Road Bike Shoes for Men
So, the time has come. You either need a new pair of road bike shoes or a replacement pair and you've come here to...
How to Choose a Women's Daypack
If you're having trouble picking out your next daypack, we're here to help! With so many different models and sizes it...
How to Choose the Right Messenger Bag
Wondering if a messenger bag is right for you? This article highlights the best uses of this bag style to help you...
How to Select the Perfect Pair of Women's Flip Flops
Flip flops may just be one of the greatest benefits of warm weather, after ice cream, tank tops, and vitamin D of...
How to Choose Mountain Bike Shoes for Women
The right mountain bike shoes will keep you comfortable and protected on your ride. Whether you're looking for a...
How to Choose the Best Hiking Shorts for Women
Whether you live in the mountains or in the city, seeking out the perfect hiking short will depend on personal style...
How to Choose A Travel Backpack
We've trotted all over the globe, from rainforests to old fortresses, urban centers, and backcountry wonders, with all...
How to Choose the Best Women's Running Jacket
After months and months of deliberate hands-on testing, we're excited to bring you this review. But first, we want to...
How to Choose the Right Hammock
So you want to try camping in a hammock instead of a tent? Maybe you've heard that owning a hammock can lighten your...
How to Choose a Women's Hydration Pack for Running
Our running-obsessed gearheads have been compulsively testing hydration packs so you don't have to. Over the years and...
How to Choose a Wind Breaker Jacket for Men
Choosing the right wind jacket for your needs might not be as easy as it appears. In this article, we break down the...
How to Choose a Hydration Pack for Running
There are several factors to help choose a hydration pack for your running needs. This article systematically helps...
How to Choose a Mountaineering and Alpine Climbing Backpack
If the ice axe is the posterchild of mountaineering, the backpack is our unsung hero. Mountaineering backpacks must...
How to Choose Mountain Bike Shorts for Women
Women's mountain bike shorts are finally having their day. Though women have been on the mountain biking scene for...
How to Choose the Right Backpacking Backpack
We want to make it easy for you to find the right pack for your next adventure. If you need help sorting through your...
How To Choose the Best Sun Shirt
Choosing the right sun shirt can be challenging given the array of options out there sporting UPF fabrics. Yet, the...
How to Choose a Women's Backpacking Backpack
Choosing the backpack that is most suitable for your needs can be challenging, but we have broken down the most...
Men's Rock Climbing Shoe Buying Guide
Finding the best shoe for various types of adventures can be an overwhelming task. We're here to help. From sport...
How to Choose a Climbing Harness for Women
A climbing harness is one of the first purchases that you'll make when getting into the sport of climbing, and one...
How to Choose the Right Bike Computer for Road and MTB
How do you choose the bike computer that will meet your needs? After months of testing eight of the best cycling...
How To Choose Mountain Bike Knee Pads
There are a mind-boggling amount of kneepads on the market. We purchased some of the most compelling options and...
Choosing the Right Bike Rack for Your Car
With loads of options available, selecting a bike rack can be a daunting task. We have done the work for you, by...
How to Choose a Mountain Bike Helmet
How do you choose a mountain biking helmet? There's a different type of helmet for every type of riding, with many...
How to Choose a Bouldering Crash Pad
Most folks want the protection of a pad to land on when bouldering, but choosing which one can be daunting. This...
How to Choose a Snowboard for Women
When selecting a snowboard, it's important to consider not only which board is the "best," but which board is best for...
How to Choose Splitboard Skins for Backcountry Snowboarding
To test the skins in this review we broke trail in deep powder, we muscled up overly steep skin tracks that some...
How to Choose Ski Goggles
If it's time to replace your snowy eyewear, our reviewers have done their homework and legwork for you. Keep reading...
How to Choose Mountain Bike Flat Shoes for Men
For some of us who have made the switch from clipless pedals back to flats, a couple of questions are pretty common...
Find the Perfect Women's Hardshell Jacket
Hardshells are expensive, which makes choosing the right model all the more important. We spell out the important...
How to Choose Splitboard Bindings for Backcountry Snowboarding
Splitboard bindings improve year after year. Here we help you determine if you'll need a splitboard binding and if so...
How to Choose a Splitboard for Men for Backcountry Snowboarding
If you snowboard and want to explore the backcountry, you'll want to look into purchasing a splitboard. In the early...
How to Select the Right Mountain Bike
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