Camping & Hiking

Ultralight 5 days ago

The Best Bivy Sacks of 2019

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

Electronics 6 days ago

The Best Handheld GPS Review

Looking to improve your backcountry navigation? We bought and tested 5 handheld GPS units to help you find the best...

Backpacks 2 weeks ago

The 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...

Sleeping Bags 2 weeks ago

The Best Sleeping Bags for Camping of 2019

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

Camping 2 weeks ago

The Best Camping Pillows of 2019

We traveled the globe in a quest to find the best camping pillow. After side-by-side testing ten of the industry's top...

Backpacking 2 weeks ago

The Best Backpacking Stoves of 2019

After having a look at 50 of the most popular backpacking stoves available in 2019, we purchased 18 of the most...

Sleeping Pads 3 weeks ago

The Best Sleeping Pads For Women of 2019

Who makes the best sleeping pad for a woman? We spent dozens of nights in the backcountry testing out these 11 top...

Camping 3 weeks ago

The Best Camping Chairs of 2019

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

Tents 3 weeks ago

The Best Budget Backpacking Tents of 2019

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

Camping 4 weeks ago

The Best Soft Coolers of 2019

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

Ultralight 4 weeks ago

The Best Ultralight Tents and Shelters of 2019

We set out to find the best tarps, free-standing tents and ultralight shelters, analyzing over 50 models before...

Sleeping Bags 1 month ago

The Best Budget Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2019

Don't be a dummy, snag a budget mummy! Save cash with a bargain sleeping bag for your backcountry adventures without...

Camping Kitchen 1 month ago

The Best Camping Cookware of 2019

Looking for the best in camping cookware? Our backcountry chefs researched over 100 different models on the market and...

Sleeping Bags 1 month ago

Best Sleeping Bags for Women

Want the right product to hit the trail, river or campground with? Are you a woman looking for the best deal or...

Sleeping Pads 1 month ago

The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2019

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

Hydration 1 month ago

The Best Hydration Bladders of 2019

On a quest to find your next hydration bladder? We have evaluated over 50 different options, selecting 9 of the best...

Sleeping Pads 1 month ago

The Best Camping Mattresses of 2019

Our search for the best camping mattress starts with sifting through 40 models and choosing the top 15 from the bunch...

Backpacks 1 month ago

The Best Daypacks of 2019

Sizing up the daypack market and choosing what is best for you, your needs, and your budget is tough. We have done the...

Backpacks 1 month ago

The Best Women's Daypacks of 2019

If you're in the market for a daypack specifically for women, we can help! We looked into 75 different models and...

Hiking 1 month ago

The Best Sun Hats of 2019

Made the move to add a sun hat to your kit? We can help. We evaluated over 55 models, and purchased 11, which our team...

Ultralight 1 month ago

The Best Ultralight Sleeping Bags of 2019

We tested 14 of the top models available today to help you find the best bag for your lifestyle. Ultralight sleeping...

Backpacks 1 month ago

The Best Women's Backpacking Backpacks

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

Backpacks 1 month ago

The Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2019

If you want the best backpack for your 2019 ventures, we've got you covered. Our testers totaled hundreds of days in...

Electronics 1 month ago

The Best Portable Solar Panels and Chargers of 2019

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

Camping 1 month ago

The Best Coolers and Ice Chests of 2019

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

Sleeping Bags 1 month ago

The Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2019

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

Ultralight 1 month ago

The Best Hammocks of 2019

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

Tents 1 month ago

The Best Camping Tents of 2019

We've researched and tested a full lineup of excellent, versatile family camping tents that will accommodate a few of...

Backpacking 1 month ago

The Best Backpacking Chairs of 2019

Are you looking for a place to rest your rump? At the end of a long day in the mountains, you're ready to relax and...

Backpacking 1 month ago

The Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2019

What's the best backpacking filter? After perusing 70+ different models on the market, we settled on 18 of the best to...

Tents 1 month ago

The Best Backpacking Tents of 2019

We help you find the most comfortable, lightweight, weather resistant and easy-to-use tents for your backpacking...

Hiking 2 months ago

The Best Umbrellas of 2019

When the weather goes sideways, you want an umbrella that won’t. In this review, we tested over a dozen of the...

Camping Kitchen 2 months ago

The Best Portable Grills and Travel BBQs of 2019

Grilling is one of the most simple and pleasurable ways of preparing food. Why not make your equipment selection...

Camping 2 months ago

The Best Multi-Tools of 2019

We do the tests and make careful measurements to provide comparisons and ratings of the best multi-tools on the market...

Camping Kitchen 2 months ago

The Best Camping Stoves of 2019

On the hunt for the best camping stove for you and your crew? You've come to the right place. We tested 14 of the most...

Lighting 2 months ago

The Best Lanterns of 2019

We bought the best camping lanterns on the market and compared them side-by-side on our well-lit adventures across the...

Camping 2 months ago

The Best Pocket Knives of 2019

Choosing a pocket knife can be a casual afterthought. It shouldn't be that way. We’ve done the hard work of...

Camping 2 months ago

The Best Camping Coffee Makers

We explored the best ways to brew coffee when camping or backpacking, comparing options for any group size, budget, or...

Electronics 2 months ago

The Best Altimeter Watches of 2019

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

Electronics 2 months ago

Best Satellite Messengers and Personal Locator Beacons in 2019

Choosing a wilderness communication device and service is complicated. You must establish how you wish to communicate...

Hiking 2 months ago

The Best Trekking Poles of 2019

Looking for the best trekking poles of 2019 for your next hike or backpacking trip? Whether you're concerned with...

Ultralight 2 months ago

The Best Ultralight Backpacks of 2019

These days, the lighter the better. But with so many options out there, it can be hard to figure out which ultralight...

Electronics 3 months ago

Best GPS Watches for Running & Training of 2019

After narrowing down an overwhelming number of GPS watches, we chose some gems in each price range to test...

Hiking 3 months ago

The Best Water Bottles of 2019

This year, we have introduced a number of new products to our review. These new additions cover all aspects of bottle...

Hiking 3 months ago

The Best Binoculars of 2019 for Birding and Hiking

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

Tents 3 months ago

The Best Four Season Tents

Looking for a four season tent? Let us help. We researched the 50 most popular tents on the market and put the best 18...

Camping 3 months ago

The Best Powered Coolers of 2019

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...

Camping 3 months ago

The Best First Aid Kits of 2019

Nobody plans on needing a first aid kit, but if you do need one you will be very glad that you have it, and that the...

Hiking 4 months ago

The Best Sunglasses

Don't let the number of sunglasses out there intimidate you! We researched more than 80 models and tested the top 11...

Camping Feb 5, 2019

The Best Canopy Tents of 2019

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...

Sleeping Bags Dec 19, 2018

The Best Winter Down Sleeping Bags

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

Camping Nov 1, 2018

The Best Camping Showers

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

Hydration Aug 12, 2018

The Best Hydration Packs for Hiking and Biking

Is it time to get rid of that old beat up hydration pack and move on to a more modern one? We tested today's top...

Backpacking Jun 8, 2018

The Quest for the Perfect Backpacking Spork

Sporks are the perfect utilitarian utensil for eating away from home. From work-day lunches to alpine adventures, this...

Camping Kitchen May 30, 2018

The Best Camping Table Review

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...

Lighting May 29, 2018

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...

Hiking Oct 24, 2017

The Best Energy Bars for Snacks, Health, & Training

To find the best energy bars for your activity, we enlisted 50 friends and testers to sample over 30 of the top bars...