Outdoor gear

You can get cleaner, better-tasting water with a filtered bottle that can travel with you—but other filtered water options may be more convenient overall.

We share expert advice on how to fit hiking boots properly, as well as how to care for yours so they’ll last for years.

From special glasses to binoculars, here’s how you can view a solar eclipse safely.

The Allpowers SP012 Solar Panel 100W is the best choice for charging a phone and other essential devices in the great outdoors.

If you want to take pictures underwater, while you’re out skiing, or in other tough conditions, the OM System Tough TG-7 is the best choice.

We’ve found eight different picks—water bottles suited for everyone from gym rats to frequent travelers.

If you want to take photos and videos in any situation, even extreme weather, the GoPro Hero12 Black is the best option for most people.

​​Whether you’re headed to the beach or hauling groceries, we’ve found the folding wagons to best help you lug your gear.

After slipping and sliding on roads and trails in Alaska and the Sierra Nevada, we’ve found the best ways to stay upright while walking, hiking, or running.

The right gear—and attitude—can help you coax your kids (and yourself) into embracing the elements.

Here’s our advice on all-in-one problem solvers.

It’s cold outside, but we have you covered with 50 of our cold-weather must-haves—like hand warmers, ice cleats and snow shovels.

There’s a small learning curve with the Solo Stove Bonfire fire pit, but once you know how to use it, it facilitates a beautiful backyard hangout.

After six years of relaxing in the sand and playing in the surf, we’ve chosen the best picks to help you enjoy a perfect beach day.

After six years of hikes, we still recommend the Osprey Skarab 18 and the Osprey Skimmer 16 to stay comfortable and hydrated. 

The Stanley Classic Legendary Bottle 2.5 QT is the most comfortable thermos to carry and pour from, and it keeps your drinks hot over a long workday.

After sleeping in 51 tents, we think the Mountain Hardwear Mineral King 3 is the best for two people and Kelty’s Wireless 6 is best for most families.

A professional ornithologist tested 25 field-ready binoculars against his $2,500 Leica Ultravids and picked the Athlon Optics Midas ED pair as the best.

For late-night hikes, evening runs, and stargazing sessions, we think the comfortable and durable Black Diamond Spot 400 is the best headlamp.

Going to see the seasonal foliage? These inexpensive bring-alongs will keep you cozy and comfy.

A great outdoor pack should be comfortable to carry, durable, and designed to offer easy access to hydration. Here are five backpacks we think kids will love.

All the gear you’ll need for a successful tailgate this football season, according to a seasoned tailgater.

What’s the best way to watch TV at a tailgate? Our in-house experts have some suggestions.

We were skeptical—but then we stopped sweating.

Hard-core bike commuters share seven items—from storm-worthy gloves to rugged tires—that keep them (and their stuff) safe and dry in the winter.

We spent 60 hours testing packable towels and are convinced the odor-controlled PackTowl Personal microfiber towel is the best option for drying off just about anywhere.

After lounging on 19 top-rated picnic blankets, we found that the Nemo Victory Picnic Blanket offers the best combination of comfort, durability, and easy cleaning.

The right sleeping bag will keep a kid warm and comfy, and it will be a longtime companion on camping trips and at sleepovers.

From festive melamine and bamboo plates to classic enamelware, our favorite outdoor tableware pieces are perfect for taking dinner outdoors.

A great kids water bottle doesn’t leak, is easy to use and clean, and will last for years. After testing 21 bottles, we have three favorites.

Have the perfect day with these good-for-your-soul picks.

After 14 hours of research and tests of 12 wilderness first aid kits, we think Adventure Medical’s Mountain Backpacker Kit is best for most weekend warriors.

After doing 24 hours of research and testing seven options, our favorite solar shower is the Advanced Elements 5-Gallon Summer Shower.

Becoming a birder is easier (and cheaper) than you think. Here, Extraordinary Birder host Christian Cooper outlines the few tools he recommends.

If you’re looking for a fun way to commute or do light errands, we recommend Segway Ninebot’s KickScooter Max G30LP electric scooter.

We took 16 fold-up chairs on three weekend camping trips and used them in the backyard for six months to find some standout ways to sit down in the outdoors.