We’re all suckers for a massage, whether it’s to relax, work out a few kinks, warm up the body pre-workout, or speed up recovery after a big effort. And there’s no shortage of at-home methods, including...

The right pair of sports sunglasses should do more than just make you look good—they need to deliver top-notch optics for whatever activity you’re tackling. For casual hikes, climbs, or runs, a basic lens...

If you’re searching for the best way to transport bikes, hitch-mounted racks are the way to go. Securely attaching to the receiver hitch of your vehicle, they offer unmatched versatility and ease of use. There are a wide range of options to choose from...

Whether we’re hiking, biking, running, or climbing, on-the-go hydration is an essential part of our kit. There’s simply no better way to encourage drinking consistently during activity, which is vital to performance and enjoyment (after bonking one too...

I’m a sucker for sun hoodies—I love the protection and coverage they offer for everything from climbing to hiking and even everyday wear in the summer months. I’ve tested lots of designs over the years and continually find myself reaching for the Free...

When it comes to GPS watches, few brands rival Garmin. Their venerable Fenix series has long been a favorite among long-distance runners, backcountry explorers, and everyday athletes alike. The Fenix 7 Pro delivers the premium tracking and navigation...

Spacious, user-friendly, and feature-rich camping tents are made to facilitate a relatively luxurious experience in the outdoors. Many of these behemoths offer enough room to set up cots or even chairs and a table for card games on a rainy day. For car...

It almost goes without saying: Dinnertime is one of the best parts of any backpacking trip. There’s just nothing quite like warm, filling food after a long day on the trail. We've been eating our way through the market to bring you our favorites since...

Salomon holds a strong corner of the hydration vest market, landing at the top of our running vest reviews year after year. The ADV Skin 5 checks all the boxes, with accessible, easy-to-organize pockets, a comfortable fit, and a 5-liter capacity...

Hyperlite Mountain Gear has long been a go-to for ultralight mountaineers, and their Halka 55L proves they’re still definitive leaders in the alpine realm. Built specifically for high-altitude pursuits and developed in collaboration with seasoned...

I’ll be honest—rooftop tents always seemed a little overhyped to me. Why sleep on top of your car when a perfectly good ground tent does the trick (or even the back seat)? But after spending over two months living...

If you've ever gone car camping, you've likely seen the classic red Everest stove from Camp Chef churning out meals. The Everest 2X is the most current version of this camp kitchen staple, redesigned to be a bit beefier and more durable than the now...

REI Co-op’s Trailmade 60 pack initially caught our team's interest with its $179 price tag and has since won us over with its performance on a range of multi-day treks across the western United States...

"I guess I just really want to do something different—something I'm not comfortable doing. Something aside from hiking." I quickly threw "Imja Tse" into Google, gripping the phone between my shoulder and ear as details unfolded. "It'd be about a month...

“Do you think that rain is coming our way?” We pedal under the bright sun, constantly glancing nervously over our shoulders as if being chased by a predator. Behind us, dark gray streaks stretch vertically from ground to sky. Ahead, a rainbow frames...

Brian and I were less than a week into our adventure north when, during a brief phone call, my dear friend’s children insisted I read their favorite poem, "the Yukon Song." Though written for children extolling the virtues of leaving civilization and...

We wake at 6am to the faint jingle of Lorna’s watch muffled by her sleeping bag. My body creaks as I pull my sore arms from my sides, grab my headlamp, and light the JetBoil that I had carefully placed outside our tent the night before...

With the Stewart-Cassiar Highway in our rearview mirror, we had finally reached the Yukon. This was our third trip to Canada’s westernmost territory in a calendar year, and we knew that it would feel incomplete without...