If you want one winter coat that can handle just about everything the season throws at you, the Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 Parka is a great option. It’s a true 3-in-1 system: a waterproof shell and down ...

Compression socks have been popular with runners for decades to help increase blood flow and aid in recovery or minor pain relief. In this guide, we will go over what compression socks are, who ...

The Grafton Loop Trail (GLT) is a very challenging day hike in the Northeast, but it shines most as an excellent multi-day backpacking loop. It’s a 37-mile loop hike with 14,000’ gain and eight ...

REI Co-op’s Magma 30 is a great all-around bag for three-season backpackers and campers, available in nine sizes. The range of nine sizes means there is something for backpackers of varying heights ...

A regular backpack takes up a fixed amount of space in your suitcase or car, while a packable one folds down to a fraction of its expanded size or packs flat so it can fit inside a carry-on or hang ...

Travel requires different things from a water bottle than the one sitting on your desk or going on daily walks with you. Restrictions like airport security lines, tap water in unfamiliar countries, ...

If you ask a runner what their favorite sock is, they will likely have an answer for you, which is why calf sleeves exist separately from compression socks. Compression calf sleeves allow runners to ...

The Great Range Traverse is a 23-mile point-to-point hike in New York's Adirondack High Peaks with roughly 10,700 feet of elevation gain. It is a very difficult, technical route with exposed slabs, ...

The Summer 2026 Outdoor Market Alliance Media Show was a show to be remembered. Sure, we may not remember every single SKU we saw, how many fabrics we touched, how many tents we crawled into as a team ...

Difficulty: Moderate—well-defined and graded trails, with some climbs and slipperier sections. Can be made easier with gear shuttles and/or some shorter days. This story may contain affiliate links, ...

Wearing the Xero Shoes Prio Neo is the closest we’ve ever felt to being barefoot while wearing a closed-toe shoe. If you’d rather be actually barefoot but society requires you to hide your toes, the ...

A dog collar is what keeps you connected to your dog. The best dog collars are not only the middle ground between your dog and your dog leash, they’re also vehicles for ID tags, dog GPS devices, and ...