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…
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…
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…
After putting in 14 hours of research and comparing the elements of 12 wilderness first aid kits, we believe the very best first aid kit for the majority of people having fun in the outdoors is your Adventure Medical Kits…
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…
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.…
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…
The Deuter Kid Comfort 2 let us head outside on multiple 5-plus-mile hikes with a 15-month-old at South Carolina’s Table Rock State Park along with North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest without quitting. That is because the pack was the most…
The one most important issue to take with you about the hiking trail is a great pair of hiking boots. We had 28 hikers log 900 miles in 13 pairs of men’s hiking boots along with 13 pairs of women’s…
In our quest to find the best women’s base-layer top and bottom, we sent seven rebounds ski, running, rock climbing, cottage lounging, and more in 18 women’s tops and 17 bottoms for four months. The flattering and odor-resistant Smartwool Merino…
