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Best Backpacking Stoves 2021

For when striking that portability-capability balance is especially important. → Read More

How To Get Started in Snowshoeing

The best way to exercise and explore this winter. → Read More

Best Binoculars 2020

We rated eight pairs of binoculars to find the best—and best-value—options for everything from stargazing to bird-watching. → Read More

The Best Rooftop Tents for Far-Out (and Closer-to-Home) Adventures

Sleep under the stars, off the ground, and out of reach of mischievous animals with one of these top-rated, easy-to-set-up rooftop tents. → Read More

The Best Survival Knives to Get You Through Any Adventure or Disaster

For when the situation calls for more blade than your trusty multitool can provide, reach for one of these survival knives. → Read More

The Best Waterproof Hiking Boots, Tested

We found the best waterproof hiking boots for men and women, including styles from Keen, Salomon, and Timberland, so you can stay dry and step comfortably. → Read More

Best Headlamps 2020

Whether you’re in the backcountry or simply under the kitchen sink, there’s a light for everything. → Read More

Plenty Comfortable and Good Looking to Boot, These are the Best Hiking Socks

Keep your feet happy, no matter where the trail takes you. → Read More

The Best Pocket and Folding Knives to Keep on You Every Day

A knife is one of the most convenient tools you can carry. Here are the models worth buying. → Read More

11 Powerful, Portable Camp Stoves That Bring the BTUs

Whether you’re cooking on a mountain top, or a mountain of food, these portable stoves get it done. → Read More

How To Eat Well on Your Next Backpacking Trip

Leave the seeds and grubs for the birds, and eat like royalty on the trail. → Read More

How To Clean a Sleeping Bag

Fix the funk and sleep soundly. → Read More

The Best REI Labor Day Sales for Adventurers

Save up to 40% on outdoor gear and apparel from now through September 2. → Read More

The Ultimate Camping Checklist (So You're Prepared for Anything)

Before heading out, make sure you have what you need. → Read More

This Topo Designs Jacket Is an Emergency Layer You Can Always Take With You

Whether you’re heading to the trail or the bar, the Topo Designs packable Ultralight jacket finally combines style with functionality. → Read More

How To Camp in the Rain Like a Pro

The gear you need to stay dry, the strategies you need to get dry, and the tricks you need to have fun in the deluge. → Read More

How To Use a Map and Compass

Know where you are, and whrere you want to go, even when the batteries die → Read More

How to Sharpen a Knife (in 9 Easy Steps)

When cutting that piece of rope, ripping open a box, or even just whittling some wood become a difficulty, it's time to sharpen your knife. If you’re carrying a knife every day, you want it to be as useful as possible, so keep it sharp. And as an added benefit, a sharp knife is actually safer than a dull knife. According to the University of Rochester Medical Center, “A dull blade is actually… → Read More

The 9 Best Travel Bags You Can Buy Right Now

Stay organized and simplify travel with these comfortable backpacks and bags. → Read More

When You Can't Find a Hat You Love, Make Your Own.

Corinne Prevot's Skida gear is a bright spot in a black and gray industry. → Read More