Trail tools
Bright, light, and rechargeable–the perfect camp lantern is here.
We tested more than 500 products–stoves, clothes, cameras, filters, tech tools, knives, and meals–to find these proven performers.
Packs, tents, boots, and bags–that's easy. Now comes the hard part: Everything else. Below, you'll find our top picks for all the lust-worthy backcountry essentials you'll need to make your trip safe, fun, and simple.
Don't let a busted strap or a deflating tent ruin your trip. Pack these essentials and at all times and you'll be covered.
Learn how to orient your map with a few basic compass skills
Vibram continues to expand on its successful mission of reaching a younger, broader audience with work for innovators in the trail running field.
It's cold out there -- but don't fret. We've tested and reviewed all the best gear to keep you warm, dry, and comfy when the mercury drops.
For just over 3 ounces, you get a smart, powerhouse light with all the functions you'll ever need.
A headlamp with a swiveling compact head and easy-to-use buttons.
A two-setting headlamp with sharp, shadow-free light and a great price.
A miniature tool with versatility and strength beyond its size.
An aluminum cookset that's light in your pack and on your wallet.
A water bottle that doubles as an emergency lantern.
A bright mini-lamp with one-click operation.
Pick up the pace with these lightweight trekking poles.
A light pack cover that kept contents dry in rain from New Zealand to the Pacific Northwest
A daypack and waterproof stuff sack in one
Your complete guide to the latest in outdoor electronics, including a smart watch, a weatherproof MP3 player, and the best in GPS.
You won't miss a thing with this piece of raingear.
Try these easy cleaning tricks to keep using your hiking poles out on the trail longer.
A brief and shining history of the most useful backpacking tape.
An emergency kit doesn't amount to a hill of beans unless a few feet of duct tape are included. Here's everything you ever wanted to know about the sticky, miraculous fix-all.
A candid interview with duct tape guru Angelo Ritson.
