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Apparel

I'm a "Basic Mountain-Town Outdoor Dude" Who's Tested Flannels for 25 Years. These Are the 12 I Actually Wear.

Modern flannels have evolved far beyond basic cotton, weaving in technical stretch fibers for cooler weather and everyday movement. Here are the top performers for comfort, warmth, and durability.

Joe JacksonOctober 5, 2026

Camping

We Packed a Ludicrous Amount of Gear for a 24-Hour Camping Trip. Here's What Actually Worked.

Camping with a 1- and 3-year-old isn't relaxing. But with the right gear, it's doable.

Jenny WiegandJune 26, 20261

Camping

We Tested Yeti and RTIC in a 72-Hour Ice Retention Showdown. Here’s Which Cooler Won.

A real-world test reveals whether the cheaper RTIC can match Yeti’s legendary ice retention.

Graham AverillApril 27, 20262

Running

Treadmill Running Shoes Exist Now. Turns Out, That May Be for Good Reason

The new treadmill-specific Reebok FloatZig Tread got us wondering: What makes a good treadmill shoe? Experts explain, plus we and round up the best pairs for indoor running.

Maggie SlepianApril 14, 2026

Apparel

The Iconic Puffy That Braved Everest—and Then Took Over Streetwear

Born as an expedition jacket in 1992, the Nuptse became one of the most unlikely—and enduring—icons in streetwear.

Graham AverillFebruary 4, 20262

Running

This Enclosed-Lace Supershoe Claims Its Aerodynamics Make You Faster—So We Put It to the Test

Salomon turns to aerodynamics to gain an edge in the crowded super shoe space. We tried out their streamlined new racer.

Cory SmithJanuary 8, 2026

Tools & Tech

This Self-Flying Drone Is So Easy to Use, It’s Basically Foolproof

With built-in flight modes and no controller required, this lightweight drone simplifies filming on the move.

Graham AverillJanuary 1, 20261

Tools & Tech

After Testing the Therabody JetBoots Pro Plus for More Than a Year, I Discovered a Surprising Benefit

After testing the Therabody JetBoots Pro Plus for more than a year, I discovered a surprising benefit

Jessica Campbell-SalleyNovember 27, 2025

Apparel

It’s Han Solo Season—Here Are the 6 Vests I’m Living in Right Now

From cozy fleece to high-output layers, these picks will keep you warm through every fall mood swing

Lily RitterNovember 14, 20251

Tools & Tech

Garmin’s New Smartwatch Is Built to Woo Apple Watch Lovers

The Venu X1 brings Apple Watch polish to the Garmin ecosystem—but sacrifices some of the adventure spirit along the way

Graham AverillNovember 12, 20251

Apparel

I Can't Stop Wearing Denim Shirts. These 3 Are My Favorites.

Merging durability with style, the denim shirt is the ideal choice for everything from cutting wood to office meetings

Jakob SchillerNovember 6, 20252

Camping

I Tried the Hitch-Mounted Thule Outset. Here’s What $4,700 of Camping Comfort Feels Like.

For a premium price, the Thule Outset makes pitching your tent as easy as parking your car

Erica ZazoOctober 14, 20256

Running

I’ve Been Testing Running Shoes for Seven Years—This Is the Shoe I Recommend to Everyone

It even helped keep my plantar fasciitis at bay.

Kristen GeilSeptember 22, 2025

Apparel

Everything Our Extremely Picky, Gear-Obsessed Editors Think Is Worth Buying This Month

From cushy trail runners to sweat-wicking apparel, here's the gear that inspired us to get after it in the peak of summer

The EditorsJuly 31, 2025

Hiking

The Summer Heat Is Brutal: Here's How I'm Staying Cool and Protected Outside

This gear helps me stay active outdoors even when it's 90-plus

Lisa JhungJuly 30, 2025

Camping

I've Built DIY Truck Platforms for 20 Years. This $449 Box Does It Better.

The Hele Box Solo is the portable car camping sleeping platform I wish existed when I started sleeping in my truck.

Graham AverillMay 2, 20251

Apparel

12 Mother's Day Gifts for Moms Who Would Rather Be Outside

From gear to travel accessories to sporty apparel, these are our top gift picks for moms who play outside

Jenny WiegandApril 30, 2025

Tools & Tech

What I Love (And Don't Love) About This $699 Wagon for Kids

The Veer All-Terrain Cruiser is billed as a wagon that handles like a premium stroller. I tested it for 11 months to see if it's worth the price.

Jenny WiegandApril 25, 2025

Cars & Trucks

How Rugged Is the New Honda Passport? I Drove One Through the Jungle to Find Out.

Honda’s new mid-sized SUV is built for weekend warriors with off-road aspirations

Graham AverillApril 23, 20252

Apparel

We Braved Cold, Wind, Sleet, and Snow to Find These 5 Best Men's Winter Running Jackets

These tested and approved weatherproof jackets keep you comfortable running in cold and wet conditions.

Mark EllerNovember 13, 2025

Gear Review

Latest Stories

I'm a "Basic Mountain-Town Outdoor Dude" Who's Tested Flannels for 25 Years. These Are the 12 I Actually Wear.

We Packed a Ludicrous Amount of Gear for a 24-Hour Camping Trip. Here's What Actually Worked.

We Tested Yeti and RTIC in a 72-Hour Ice Retention Showdown. Here’s Which Cooler Won.

Treadmill Running Shoes Exist Now. Turns Out, That May Be for Good Reason

The Iconic Puffy That Braved Everest—and Then Took Over Streetwear

This Enclosed-Lace Supershoe Claims Its Aerodynamics Make You Faster—So We Put It to the Test

This Self-Flying Drone Is So Easy to Use, It’s Basically Foolproof

After Testing the Therabody JetBoots Pro Plus for More Than a Year, I Discovered a Surprising Benefit

It’s Han Solo Season—Here Are the 6 Vests I’m Living in Right Now

Garmin’s New Smartwatch Is Built to Woo Apple Watch Lovers

I Can't Stop Wearing Denim Shirts. These 3 Are My Favorites.

I Tried the Hitch-Mounted Thule Outset. Here’s What $4,700 of Camping Comfort Feels Like.

I’ve Been Testing Running Shoes for Seven Years—This Is the Shoe I Recommend to Everyone

Everything Our Extremely Picky, Gear-Obsessed Editors Think Is Worth Buying This Month

The Summer Heat Is Brutal: Here's How I'm Staying Cool and Protected Outside

I've Built DIY Truck Platforms for 20 Years. This $449 Box Does It Better.

12 Mother's Day Gifts for Moms Who Would Rather Be Outside

What I Love (And Don't Love) About This $699 Wagon for Kids

How Rugged Is the New Honda Passport? I Drove One Through the Jungle to Find Out.

We Braved Cold, Wind, Sleet, and Snow to Find These 5 Best Men's Winter Running Jackets

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