Zero drop or barefoot? Squoosh or no squoosh? These are the questions we’ll strive to answer as we dive into two of Merrell’s most beloved–and controversial–minimalist shoes: the Trail Glove 8 and the Vapor Glove 7.
No matter where we are in the country–or the world–There’s one app we consistently rely on to find the best trails, check trail conditions, and track our treks. AllTrails builds on their essential mobile app to include some amazing new features, including:
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If you’re ready to stop torturing your toes, these are the best barefoot, wide toe box hiking shoes for women.
It’s Small Business Sales Week! Which means backpacking and hiking gear from small cottage brands–including ultralight backpacking brands–is on sale! These are some of our favorite small, sustainably-minded outdoor brands that are offering stellar deals this week (May 12-19th) so you can score some new gear for a song.
US National Parks are expensive. You could always go during fee-free days but then you have to deal with crowds. The next best thing? National parks that are always free. Yup. They exist.
It’s that time of year again: Shopping season. Time to scour the internet for not only gifts, but the best black Friday camping deals on hiking or kayaking gear, tents, stoves, and all things outdoors. Indeed, if there’s one time to replace that worn-out fleece or buy your first hybrid jacket, it may very well be now. So we’ve rounded up some of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) outdoor deals to help you save.
When it comes to wireless earbuds for the outdoors, whether that be trail running, hiking, or solo backpacking, there’s more to consider than which ones sound the best. Things like water resistance, durability, and whether or not they’re actually going to stay in your ears as you’re bouncing down the trail. So today we’re going to take a look at 5 wireless earbuds, all of which we’ve personally tested, and let you know which stand out for outdoor recreation of all kinds.
When it comes to barefoot hiking shoes, we at Terradrift have tested more than our fair share. From the rugged but ultra-flexible Magna Lite WR SG to the Xero Shoes Scrambler, we know a thing or two about what makes a barefoot shoe trail-worthy. So when Vivobarefoot dropped the Primus Trail Flow Mid, we had to lace ‘em up and take them for a spin.
Need a power solution for camping and road trips? The Bluetti Elite 100 V2 delivers with its modern battery technology and low price.
Outdoor brands and retailers are constantly running sales and specials. There are so many of them, and they change so often, how on earth are you supposed to keep track of them all? Lucky for you, we’ve compiled some of the best deals on outdoor gear right here in one place. And since the links to specials and sales update automatically, you can check back as often as you please to find out who’s offering the best sales and specials every week!
