Outside Gear

You Need a Sleeping Bag Liner, Even if You Never Go Camping

Sleeping bag liners have multiple uses for weary travelers. Here’s why you should carry one on every trip.

Can You Actually Get Good Sleep on a Budget Camping Mattress?

We tested tons of options to find the real difference between a $140 sleeping pad and a $400 camping mattress.

Why Smooth Is the New Fast

With the HOKA Clifton 11, a perennial favorite gets better than ever

This Feels like a Mistake: REI's Travel Gear Is up to 50 Percent Off

Summer travel is heating up—and so are these adventure-ready deals.

Think Light

Stay nimble, do more: tips on cultivating an adventure mindset

I'm a Q***r Mom Raising My Daughter Outdoors. These Are the LGBTQ+-Inclusive Brands I Swear By.

Skip the rainbow-washed merch drops. Spend your money with these queer-inclusive brands instead.

I Bring a Full Living Room to the Beach. These Are My Favorite Chairs.

From ultralight packables to nap-ready recliners, these are the beach chairs that delivered.

Leatherman Just Launched Its First-Ever Premium Knives—and They’re Wildly Good

Original maker of the multitool is launching a new range of (very nice!) pocket knives and fixed outdoor blades. I’ve been testing them for weeks.

I Traded My Favorite Daypacks for This $70 REI Sling—and I’m Never Looking Back

A "new school" of hikers is trading bulky gear for minimalist kits. After testing a new solution from REI, I realized my traditional daypacks have become overkill for most trails.

The Ultimate Grand Canyon River Trip Packing List, Tested Over 16 Days

Two-plus weeks on the Colorado River taught me which gear was indispensable, which was dead weight, and which luxuries earned a permanent spot in my dry bag.