Category Sports

The Finest Sun Hat for Hikers

The Finest Sun Hat for Hikers

After interviewing three dermatologists, an ultra-runner, and four ultra-hikers, and field-testing for a total of 200 hours, we are convinced the sun hat that works is the one that you’ll actually wear. A unanimous favorite among our testers, the Sunday…

The Best Hydration Packs for Day Hikers

The Best Hydration Packs for Day Hikers

After more than 50 hours researching and testing hydration packs, for example hiking together, torturing their components, and downing enough water to nearly risk hyponatremia (yes, it is possible to drink too much water), we have come up with our…

The Finest Nonslip Traction Devices

The Finest Nonslip Traction Devices

After over half an hour of analyzing fifteen distinct traction apparatus on water-slicked icehockey, hard-packed snow, and mountains that are slippery in Alaska’s city sidewalks and forested trails, we’ve identified the ICEtrekkers Diamond Grip since the very best ice gripper…

The Very Best Men’s Base Layers and Thermal Underwear

The Very Best Men’s Base Layers and Thermal Underwear

To find the top men’s base-layer top and underside, we sent 11 testers skiing, jogging, mountaineering, rock climbing, and sports-game spectating at 20 long-sleeve shirts and 16 bottoms for four months. The anti-stink Smartwool Men’s Merino 150 Base Layer Long…

The Best Hiking Socks

The Best Hiking Socks

Any seasoned hiker will tell you that a great set of hiking socks is a must-have on the trail. But despite their simple look, hiking socks might be complex purchase. That’s why we spent 25 hours researching 65 sock choices.…

The Best Hand Warmer

The Best Hand Warmer

When commuting to an office (perhaps your “workplace” is the wonderful outdoors itself), you may occasionally require a little assistance to keep the winter chill at bay. A hand warmer–a pocket-sized device powered by electricity or another fuel supply–does precisely…