Hiking & Camping Reviews

Best Camping Gear of 2023

Looking for the best camping gear on the market? Waste no time and get in here to see the best of the best when it...

Best Hiking Gear of 2023

Our experts list our favorite hiking gear picks so you can have the best experience on the trail.

Best Backpacking Gear of 2023

If you are gearing up for Backpacking, we've got you covered with our comprehensive list of the best gear of the year.

10 Best Hiking Boots of 2023

If you've been itching to hit the trails, get your paws on one of the top-rated hiking boots on the market from our...

Best Hiking Boots for Men

We've done the homework for you on men's hiking boots, buying the most popular models, hiking many miles on varied...

Best Hiking Boots for Women

Now is the time to invest in your next pair of hiking boots. But where to begin? We have narrowed down the options to...

Best Hiking Shoes of 2023

We selected the top hiking shoes and put them to the test. After months of hiking on all types of trails, we wrote the...

Best Hiking Shoes for Women of 2023

We're here to help you sort through the options for the best women's hiking shoes. We tested the market's leading...

10 Best Rain Jackets of 2023

If wet weather is keeping you cooped up inside, get your hands on a top-ranked wet weather winner from our lineup of...

Best Rain Jackets for Men

Whether you need an all-around rain jacket or one suited for specific types of applications or budgets, we have a pick...

Best Rain Jackets for Women

In the market for the perfect rain jacket? We've tested over 35 models in the past decade to bring you this line-up of...

Best Down Jackets of 2023

Our experts reviewed twelve mid and lightweight down jackets to find the best fitting, the warmest, and the most...

Best Down Jacket for Women of 2023

As you venture into the mountains or around town, a good down jacket can do wonders to make your adventures more...

10 Best Backpacks

We're always looking for the best backpacks to fuel our adventures. We tested hundreds of models this year and these...

Best Backpacking Tent of 2023

We analyzed hundreds of models before deciding on the top 13 to purchase for testing. We'll help you find the most...

10 Best Tents of 2023

We've tested and rated the top tents in multiple categories and have recommendations for every kind of camper, from...

Best Camping Tents

From deserts to coastlines, we've tested camping tents for a decade and know a thing or two about sleeping well in the...

Best Ultralight Tent

To bring you the best ultralight tent review, we've focused on options weighing less than two pounds. Thru-hiking on...

Best Bivy Sack of 2023

What is the best bivy sack? Throughout the past few years, we have traveled near and far with a pack full of bivys to...

Best Budget Backpacking Tent

We researched over 60 models of budget-friendly backpacking tents and selected our top contenders to take out on trail.

Best Four Season Tents of 2023

Looking for a four season tent? Let us help. We researched over 50 of the most popular tents on the market and put the...

Best Rooftop Tents of 2023

Rooftop tents are all the rave, but purchasing one can turn into a bit of a headache. We selected 10 of the most...

Best Hammock of 2023

How do you find the perfect hammock in a market exploding with options? You lay around a lot. We tested the top...

Best Handheld GPS of 2023

Looking to improve your backcountry navigation? We bought and tested 7 of the best GPS units on the market to help you...

Best GPS Watch of 2023

Looking for the perfect GPS watch? Our experts spent hours looking over options before choosing 13 of the most popular...

Best Canopy Tent

If you're on the prowl for a canopy tent to suit your needs, you've come to the right place. Our experienced team has...

Best Altimeter Watch

To help you find the best altimeter watch for your needs, we researched over 40 and bought the best to test...

Best Coolers of 2023

Looking to keep your food fresh and beers cold while you're out adventuring? We've researched and tested the best...

Best Soft Coolers

Which soft cooler is the best? To find out, we took 13 of the top-rated and most popular models available and compared...

Best Powered Cooler

Feel like you're drowning in a sea of technical specs without a clue of what's best? Let us throw you a life raft of...

The Hunt for the Best Headlamps

Need a headlamp? Our comprehensive review is here to help. We researched over 50 models before subjecting the best 27...

Best Lantern of 2023

We traveled and camped in parks from coast to coast, always with a well-lit campsite as we tested the top models on...

Best Binoculars of 2023

What are the best binoculars? We took 16 different models through rigorous testing in the outdoors to find out. We...

Best Backpacking Backpacks

We spent hundreds of days testing 16 of the best backpacking packs to give you the needed info to choose what's best...

Best Backpacking Backpacks for Women of 2023

Ready to go backpacking? We tested the top women's specific backpacks on the market to determine which one is best...

Best Ultralight Backpack of 2023

Keen to make ultralight backpacking more enjoyable? Over six years, we've purchased and tested over 25 of the best...

Best Sun Hat

We evaluated over 40 models and purchased 15, which our team of experts put through extensive side-by-side testing. We...

Best Umbrella

When the weather goes sideways, you want an umbrella that won't. In this review, we tested 11 of the industry's...

Best Budget Backpacking Packs

We know not everyone wants to pay for a top-tier backpack, so we've ranked some of the best budget backpacks on the...

Best Daypacks of 2023

Sizing up the daypack market and choosing what is best for you, your needs, and your budget is tough. Here we've done...

Best Daypacks for Women of 2023

If you're a woman in the market for a daypack, we can help. We considered 80+ different models and chose 13 of the...

Best Budget Backpack of 2023

Are you in need of a new backpack for school or everyday use? Our team of reviewers independently purchased ten of the...

Best Travel Backpacks of 2023

If you are in search of the perfect travel backpack, then you've come to the right place. Through ample research and...

Best Hydration Pack of 2023

Are you ready for a new hydration pack? Whether you're replacing an older model or looking to try one for the first...

Best Running Hydration Pack

After months of researching the most popular running packs on the market, our testers dedicated hundreds of miles in...

Best Running Hydration Pack for Women of 2023

Only recently have female-specific hydration packs become popular and we sure are glad they did. Our running-obsessed...

Best Hydration Bladder

Searching for the best hydration bladder? Our experts have personally tested today's top models for hiking, running...

10 Best Sleeping Bags

Our never-ending hunt continues for the perfect sleeping bag in this 2022 update. Within this review, we highlight our...

Best Camping Sleeping Bags of 2023

A good sleeping bag can be essential to an enjoyable camping trip. We covered a lot of campgrounds to find the best...

Best Laptop Backpack

Seeking the best laptop backpack? After perusing over 80 of the best options on the market, we chose 11 to test...

Best Backpacking Sleeping Bag

A sleeping bag is a cornerstone of your overnight kit. Picking the best one isn't easy. To ease the confusion we...

Best Sleeping Bags for Women of 2023

With so many great products to choose from it's hard to decide what to buy. We help you choose by testing and...

Best Ultralight Sleeping Bag of 2023

We tested 18 of the top models available today to help you find the best bag for your lifestyle. Ultralight sleeping...

Best Fanny Packs of 2023

Are you on the hunt for a fanny pack? Looking to add a little flair to your outfit with a "bum bag"? Look no further...

Best Trekking Poles of 2023

Looking for the best trekking poles for your next hike or backpacking trip? Whether you're concerned with comfort...

Best Winter Down Sleeping Bags of 2023

With a plethora of sleeping bags to choose from, it can be hard to know how best to turn your hard-earned dollars into...

Best Budget Sleeping Bag for Adults of 2023

Trying to make sense of all the different sleeping bags available today is a tall order. It doesn't have to be. We...

Best Backpacking Sleeping Pad of 2023

No matter what your budget or backpacking style is, we can help you find a pad that will give you the best sleep while...

Best Sleeping Pad For Women of 2023

Who makes the best sleeping pad for a woman? We spent dozens of nights in the backcountry testing out these 9 top pads...

Best Camping Mattress

Our search for the best camping mattress starts with sifting through over 40 models and choosing the top 14 from the...

Best Camping Cot

Searching for a comfortable way to sleep in the great outdoors? We bought the 10 best camping cots currently available...

Best Budget Hammock of 2023

After researching more than 50 models, we bought the top 8 hammocks and put them to the test with a thorough hands-on...

Best Camping Blanket

Want to stay cozy by the campfire? We do too. We purchased 12 of the best camping blankets available on the market for...

Best Camping Pillows of 2023

After side-by-side testing of 17 of the industry's top models, we feel confident that we've found some of the best...

Best Backpacking Stoves of 2023

We've been testing the best backpacking stoves for over a decade, and this current review has our 21 favorites. We...

Best Camping Stoves of 2023

Love to cook? Searching for the best camping stove for you and your crew? Then, you've come to the right place. We...

Best Camping Cookware Sets of 2023

Our expert on-trail chefs took these pots and pans into the great outdoors, testing 19 of the best sets on the market...

Best Camping Coffee Maker of 2023

We drank enough coffee to blast-off into space to find the best coffee brewers for camping or backpacking. We...

Best Portable Grill of 2023

Our comprehensive review directly compares some of the best products available, so that you can focus on what to grill...

Best Backpacking Chair of 2023

Have you been stumped by the quest for a comfortable backcountry seat for your rump? We gathered data on over fifty of...

Best Camping Chairs of 2023

When choosing the best camping chair, we have a lot of demands. It must be portable and last through lots of use and...

Best Camping Tables of 2023

A good camp table can make all the difference in a camper's kitchen set-up, and we're here to help you figure out...

Best Spork of 2023

Sporks are the perfect utilitarian utensils for eating away from the comfort of home. From workday lunch breaks to...

10 Best Sunglasses of 2023

Whether you need a pair of sunglasses for a garden party, a trail run, or for ripping down a mountain on your new...

Best Cheap Sunglasses of 2023

Hunting for affordable sunnies? We checked out hundred of pairs before selecting the 12 best cheap sunglasses on the...

Best Budget Backpacking Sleeping Bags

On a budget for your backpacking gear? Save cash with a bargain sleeping bag for your backcountry adventures without...

Best Sport Sunglasses

Looking for the best pair of sport sunglasses available? We researched 100+ models and then bought the 26 best for our...

Best Portable Solar Charger of 2023

Are you in the market for a new solar setup? Perhaps the hundreds of options available online are a bit overwhelming...

Best Satellite Messengers of 2023

We have a stellar team of electronics and wilderness experts track down and use every satellite communication product...

Best Walkie Talkies of 2023

We put 9 radios to a head to head test after scouring all of the top models on the market. After 150+ hours of testing...

Best Energy Bar

With literally hundreds of choices available in the energy bar world, it can be hard to figure out which are the best...

Best Water Bottles of 2023

We've been back in the ring testing this year's top water bottles. We have compared and assessed all aspects of these...

Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2023

What's the best backpacking water filter? For over a decade, we have tested 44 unique models to find out. Our team of...

Best Camping Shower of 2023

Go from camping to glamping by bringing a camp shower with you on your next outing. We've reviewed the top camping...

Best Multi-Tool

We directly compare 19 different models and draw on decades of experience with many more. Our findings are...

Best Folding Saws

Are you searching for the best folding saw? Our team of expert gear reviewers diligently researched over 40 different...

Best Camping Axe

Are you looking for the best camping axe for your splitting, limbing, and kindling needs? We bought and tested 11 of...

Best Pocket Knife

We are pocket knife experts that understand that you don't wish to be a knife expert. You want a tool to do tasks...

Best First Aid Kit

Nobody wants to need a first aid kit, but if you do, you will be very glad to have the right one. We checked out 16 of...

Best Fishing Net of 2023

We picked the best fishing nets and tested each one to give you the information you need to make the right choice. Get...

Best Fishing Rod of 2023

The right fishing rod can mean the difference between angling glory and going home empty, so get ready to haul in the...

Best Fishing Reel of 2023

After thoroughly researching the market, we bought 8 of the best reels and rigorously tested them for months. All, so...

Best Fishing Lines

We purchased the best fishing lines and tested each one to give you the information you need to make the right choice...

Best Duffel Bags

A dependable duffel bag will take you and all your gear on the best adventures and will also make everyday travel a...

Best Tent Stakes of 2023

Wanting to find the best tent stakes 2022 has to offer? We put in the research before buying 10 of the best to test...

Editors' Choice

Osprey Syncro 12 Review

A wonderful blend of comfort, support, and top of the line conveniences in a reasonably lightweight package. The...

Best Buy

CamelBak Classic Light 70 Review

Despite not having a ton of storage space, smart features like a pair of bungee cords and helmet carry straps paired...

Editors' Choice

NEMO Dragonfly 2 Review

We were immediately impressed with this tent. It's a must-have for a backcountry backpacker who wants to be mindful of...

Best Buy

Rab Microlight Alpine Jacket - Women's Review

A reliable workhorse for a broad range of activities, it strikes a good balance of all our metrics and is available at...

Best Buy

REI Co-op 650 Down 2.0 - Women's Review

This light jacket is a solid choice for those needing a down layer on a budget, for casual or infrequent use. It's a...

Best Buy

Garmin Forerunner 955 Review

The Forerunner series is made for runners with its ultra-lightweight design. While it doesn't have the best battery...

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 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 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 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 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 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...