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It’s Road Trip Season! Here’s How to Choose a Rooftop Storage Box (And Two of Our Faves)

Rooftop cargo boxes are a classic roadtrip staple. Whether you have tons of camping gear and not enough space in the car or simply want to free up interior space for your cooler and snacks, they make carting extra gear easy and efficient. But choosing one from the tons of options out there can seem complicated, especially if you need crossbars, too. But this guide will help you figure out how to choose a vehicle rooftop storage box and which one is right for you.

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Aarn Featherlite Freedom 50L Backpack: The Weirdest Pack You’ll Ever Love (Maybe)

Can a backpack make hiking and backpacking with moderately heavy loads more comfortable, help you move more freely, maintain good posture and keep you balanced? Aarn Packs thinks they can. So we tested an Aarn Featherlite Freedom 50L backpack from this new-to-the-USA brand that offers truly original backpacks that challenge conventional backpack design. It is, without question, one of the quirkiest—and most highly engineered—backpacks we’ve ever tested with its intriguing “balance pockets,” web of cords and toggles, and highly adjustable suspension system. ut did all this radical pack engineering and design live up to the claims? Read on.

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It’s Plastic Free July! Here Are Our 5 Favorite Zero Waste Camp Hygiene Products and Tips

When camping, especially boon docking or dispersed camping where you may or may not have access to showers and tiled bathrooms, cleanliness often takes a backseat (well, it does for us, anyway). But just because you’re sleeping in the dirt or planning long road trips with lots of exploratory stops at state or national parks doesn’t mean you have to neglect your clean routine. On the contrary, we’ve found and tested plenty of sustainable products that make it easy to stay healthy, happy, and squeaky clean no matter where you roam: backcountry, frontcountry or anywhere in between. So if you’re wondering how to stay clean while camping, here are our favorite tools for camp hygiene.

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Is the New Peak Design Carry On Worth $600? We Review the New Roller Pro!

If you’re a frequent traveler, especially one who lugs around camera gear or tech equipment, you know the value of good luggage. And when I say “good,” I mean something that doesn’t just survive baggage claim but actually makes travel easier. That, friends, is the Peak Design Roller Pro Carry-On. We got our hands on this sleek, high-end carry-on before it officially launched, and after putting it through the paces on a few trips, we figured it was time to tell you all about it now that it’s officially available for purchase.

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Are Windbreakers the Most Valuable Piece of Gear? Here are the 7 Best Packable, Sustainable Hiking Windbreakers

These packable, sustainable windbreakers are perfect for hiking, trail running, mountain biking and so much more. They keep out the chill, keep you from bailing on the summit early because you’re too cold, and pack up small enough you don’t need to think twice about whether to take them along. So whether you’re planning adventures near home or traveling farther afield, one of these packable windbreakers will keep you sheltered on cool mornings, breezy hikes, sunset summits, beach walks, windy downhill rides and so much more.

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The 4 Best Barefoot Running Sandals for Trails and Beyond!

We love barefoot sandals for all kinds of outdoor adventures here at Terradrift. We wear them hiking, take them backpacking, pack them when we travel, use them for water sport, and yes, even trail run in them. But while we’ve tested plenty of barefoot hiking sandals over the years, we’ve never made a dedicated list of which ones are best for faster paced movement. So here are the best barefoot running sandals for trail running and beyond (yup, that includes road running).

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The 14 Best Hiking Hats for Outdoor Adventure: Caps, Buckets and Wide Brims!

Ask anyone who spends a significant amount of time hiking, trail running, kayaking or walking their dog and they’ll tell you: a hat is an essential piece of outdoor gear. A good one keeps the sun out of your eyes (especially in conjunction with a good pair of sustainable sunglasses), protects the delicate skin around your face and neck from harmful UV rays (pair it with a long-sleeve sun shirt and sunscreen for even more protection), and keeps sweat and hair out of your eyeballs on high-output adventures. A good hat is indispensable. But not all hiking hats are created equal. So we tested out the best hiking hats for men and women across a range of styles to see which are the best of the best and which ones are ideal for specific types of adventure.

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