Gear

Don’t forget the necessities. Here are a few tips for making sure everything makes it into your pack.

The Skullet is both a functional portable heater and easy-to-use camp stove in one moderately convenient package. But is it perfect? We tested it with friends to find out.

If you’re looking to bolster your supply of natural apparel or are in search of clothing that functions as well on the trail as it does in town, these options take sustainability to the next level. We’ve tested them all and these are our very favorite plant fiber hiking shirts that we’ll be wearing time and time again, on trail and off.

If you’re planning your first trip to explore the desert and/or the American Southwest or your 10th and you want to make it a more enjoyable, comfortable, safe experience, make sure to pack these five things.

When it comes to preparing meals in the backcountry, backpacking stoves that run on compressed gas–you know, those cylindrical metal canisters filled with fuel–are far and away the most popular option. They’re efficient, convenient, tolerably lightweight, and easy to find at pretty much any outdoor retailer. And while these fuel canisters are made of recyclable materials (steel), recycling them is more nuanced than you might think. Here’s how to recycle your empty backpacking fuel canisters the right way.

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.

This summer, AllTrails, one of our favorite hiking apps quietly launched a new membership tier with all sorts of new features: Peak. We’ve always loved the app for how easy it makes finding good hiking trails in new destinations, how it keeps track of hikes we’ve completed, and keeps us on track and from getting lost if we end up on the wrong path. But now, there’s so much more to love. So whether you’re sticking with the free membership or upgrading to the newest paid membership tier, AllTrails is worth a look.

While a nice, thick, cozy fabric is often the first thing we think of when someone mentions “fleece,” when it comes to this innovative material, the options are practically endless. And many are best suited for very different types of outdoor activities, from chilling at the bar aprés ski to hiking up a mountain. So we rounded up our three favorite main types of fleece and break down what each is best for. Because what’s the best fleece material is based on what you’re up to.

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.

For 11 day from September 12-22, REI’s Member Days offer exclusive deals and expanded benefits to REI Co-op Members, from double rewards to discounts on used gear. Want to know if you should shop now to save some cash? Read on to learn more about the benefits.