Earlier in 2019, we selected the Garmin Instinct as the winner in our Best Hiking Watch story. We liked that the Instinct is a watch specifically designed for hikers and outdoor adventure enthusiasts: ...

The men’s and women’s Katabatic Gear Tarn Jacket is the perfect ultralight puffy jacket and perfect outer layer for outdoor adventures. It hits the sweet spot for most 3-season uses but is extremely ...

The Nitecore NU25 has been a longtime favorite headlamp of thru-hikers, alpine climbers, and ultralight backpackers alike due to its sub 2-oz weight and reliability. Similar models from the brand have ...

With the ability to deploy multiple times on a single charge and to switch out a zip-on pack from 18 liters to 40 liters in the normal frame size, and 16 liters to 36 liters in the small frame size, ...

After months of testing on wet forest loops, rocky climbs, and everyday errands in Squamish, British Columbia, we’ve come to really appreciate the Oboz Hyalite Low Waterproof for what it is: a ...

With 38 tools and functions, the Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet is the most complete multi-tool we’ve tested. The separate ratchet and extension extend its capability beyond that of most other ...

The Nemo Coda genderless sleeping bag is a modern take on a traditional mummy bag. Its ultralight design is sleek and trim yet provides enough room for side sleepers to move around comfortably at ...

The Fjällräven Nuuk Parka is a serious standalone winter parka for people who want lots of warmth, coverage, and protection without having to build a complicated layering system underneath. We tested ...

The Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Daypack is an affordable packable travel daypack that works as a functional backup bag without taking up too much room. It packs compactly into a very small Ultra-Sil ...

The Osprey Daylite is a structured travel daypack that acts as a functional second bag without taking up too much space in a carry-on. It lies flat in a standard 22” carry-on when you don’t need it ...

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The Blue Mountains Trail is a remote ~550 mile long trail providing outstanding views and a true wilderness experience. The hiking trail avoids towns and heavily traveled roads, which can complicate ...