Whether you're mountain biking, running, or hiking, water is a must. And if you'd prefer to drink on the go, hydration packs are the best option over water bottles. Vote for your favorite brand and then tell us in the comments what outdoor activity you use a hydration pack for most.
Your water must be clean to drink, so while you're at it, vote for you're favorite water treatment brand.
Now that it's officially spring, we're itching to get on a trail that's not covered by snow. Not far from our office in Boulder, the Flatirons and foothills beckon us to trek up its peaks and valleys on our lunch breaks or after work. A daypack is essential to hold our water, ...read more
Some call them waist packs or hip belts, others call them fanny packs. Some wear them to Disneyland, others wear them hiking or fastened to their bikes. Whichever your preference, these compact bags are trending right now—up 50 percent as of November—and numerous outdoor brands ...read more
Fat lugs? Zero drop? Minimalist profile? Everyone has a preference when it comes to the kicks they take on the trail. More and more, hikers are swapping out their heavy-duty boots for lighter options, such as trail runners. We know everyone's feet and preferences are different, ...read more
An approach to a crag could be walking across a road or scrambling straight up scree, but either way, you want to feel safe and secure on asphalt or while traversing rocks. And you also don't want to be left lugging heavy, leather hiking boots up a route. These 11 brands seek to ...read more
A log will do just fine, but a chair literally elevates the way you camp whether you're doing it out of a car or heading deep into the woods. Vote for your favorite brand. Cast another vote: What's your must-have luxury backpacking item? A chair? Camp shoes? Chocolate? ...read more
It's a simple question, but maybe not so simple an answer. Who do you think makes the best backpacks? ...read more
The perfect pair of sunglasses shield your eyes from the sun while making you look like a pro on the mountain. With so many options and useful features out there—polarized, plant-based, scratch resistant, and color filtration technology—we narrowed it down to 15 options that both ...read more
Retailers keep telling us that the travel category is exploding and in some stores, travel sales are even surpassing camping and backpacking sales. Shoppers are looking for versatility—something they can take car camping and on the airplane and on an expedition. While duffels are ...read more
As overlanding has grown popular among outdoorists, so have roof top tents, or RTTs. There's appeal in getting up off the ground and being able to fold down your shelter whenever and wherever for a fast getaway or a long-term vacation. It's still a small community, but it's ...read more
