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Great trips start with outdoor gear you can trust. This is where we test, compare, and break down the equipment that keeps you comfortable and safe outside, from the small essentials in your pack to the big-ticket items worth saving for.

You’ll find honest reviews and practical buying guides covering camping and survival kit, bushcraft and Bowie knives, portable solar chargers, water purification tablets, boonie hats, moisture-wicking clothing, and plenty more. Every pick is based on real use with clear pros and cons, not marketing hype, so you know exactly what you’re buying before you spend a cent.

Browse by what you need, whether that’s a beginner camping checklist, a reliable survival lighter, or an outdoor yoga mat. You can also dig into the subcategories for biking, climbing, hiking, snow sports, footwear, and travel gear.

Whatever your next adventure looks like, we’ll help you gear up the smart way.

Best Slackline: Fun with Balance and Tension
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Best Slackline: Fun with Balance and Tension

January 28, 2017April 4, 2025-by Daniel Carraway-6

Only the best slackline will do when you want to engage in the pastime of slacklining. When you are in search of a quality slackline, you want a product that…

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Best Women’s Softshell Jacket: Snug as a Bug in a Rug
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Best Women’s Softshell Jacket: Snug as a Bug in a Rug

January 28, 2017March 31, 2025-by Daniel Carraway-4

We know you like to spend most of your time above the treeline, braving brand new challenges and tackling personal records in order to set new ones. We also know…

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Best Personal Locator Beacon: Staying Safe in the Wilderness
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Best Personal Locator Beacon: Staying Safe in the Wilderness

January 27, 2017April 4, 2025-by Daniel Carraway-6

Lost in the wilderness and need to find your way out? There are many options for this type of situation (i.e. flares, emergency telephone). However, one of the most efficient…

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Best Bear Canister: Keeping Your Food Safe
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Best Bear Canister: Keeping Your Food Safe

January 25, 2017April 4, 2025-by Mark Foster-6

Storing food in a way that keeps it safe from animals is absolutely essential while camping. After all, you don’t want raccoons, bears or even rodents getting to your food…

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Best Downhill Skis: The Mountains are Calling
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Best Downhill Skis: The Mountains are Calling

January 5, 2017April 4, 2025-by Daniel Carraway-4

Whether you’re an advanced mountaineer or a first time skier dragged along on vacation with your boyfriend’s family, if you’re buying a pair of skis, it’s important to know what’s…

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Best Training Shoes: How to Stay Grounded on Your Next Run
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Best Training Shoes: How to Stay Grounded on Your Next Run

January 5, 2017April 4, 2025-by Daniel Carraway-4

When choosing footwear for any given activity, you want to first determine your objective. Is the footwear for casual use, athletic use or intense training, and how often might you…

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Best Running Sandals: Run, Forrest, Run!
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Best Running Sandals: Run, Forrest, Run!

December 29, 2016April 4, 2025-by Daniel Carraway-6

Many outdoor enthusiasts make a daily routine of running, jogging and power-walking. Doctors say that one of the best physical activities to take up is running, however, the footwear you…

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Best Snowmobile Goggles: Ensuring Protection on Every Trip
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Best Snowmobile Goggles: Ensuring Protection on Every Trip

December 29, 2016April 4, 2025-by Mark Foster-4

Snowmobile goggles have evolved from the standard designed goggles to more advanced models with plenty of new properties. Finding the best snowmobile goggles can be a little more difficult that…

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Best Winter Running Jacket: Run Fast Without Feeling the Cold
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Best Winter Running Jacket: Run Fast Without Feeling the Cold

December 22, 2016April 4, 2025-by Daniel Carraway-4

When it comes time to find the best winter running jacket your personal needs will be the deciding factor in the coat you choose. Nevertheless, there are different features in…

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Best Running Jacket: For Staying Warm on Winter Runs
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Best Running Jacket: For Staying Warm on Winter Runs

December 9, 2016April 4, 2025-by Daniel Carraway-4

There are times when even the most avid of runners find an excuse not to workout. Some of these reasons usually revolve around the weather. Now that the seasons are…

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Best Hydration Pack for Running: Hydrate on The Go
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Best Hydration Pack for Running: Hydrate on The Go

December 1, 2016April 4, 2025-by Mark Foster-4

If you remember much of what you learned in biology class, human beings are 70% water. It shouldn’t be any surprise, then, that we need water to survive. If you’re…

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Best Water Bottle for Running: Hydrate On-The-Go
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Best Water Bottle for Running: Hydrate On-The-Go

November 29, 2016April 4, 2025-by Daniel Carraway-8

It’s safe to say that hydration is one of the most overlooked aspects of health and fitness. The more you run, the more you sweat. The more you sweat, the…

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