The Brooks Ghost Trail is the off-road trail version of the very popular Brooks Ghost road running shoe. We like the Ghost Trail for mixed-surface runs: gravel and dirt roads with some pavement and ...

The Grafton Loop Trail (GLT) is a very challenging day hike in the Northeast, but it shines most as an excellent multi-day backpacking loop. It’s a 37-mile loop hike with 14,000’ gain and eight ...

The Nike Pegasus Trail 5 is an excellent option for runners seeking a reliable road-to-trail running shoe that strikes a balance between cushioning and responsiveness. With its 9.5mm heel-to-toe drop, ...

The La Sportiva Prodigio Hike LT GTX hiking boots take a different approach to a traditional hiking boot. Instead of prioritizing a rigid build that’s designed for heavy backpacking loads, they use a ...

With extreme comfort, moderate ankle support, and a grippy Vibram outsole, the La Sportiva TX Hike hiking boots may be our favorite boot for day hikers and lightweight backpackers alike. We tested the ...

The La Sportiva Prodigio is an excellent choice for trail runners looking for a shoe that combines high cushion comfort with grip, speed, and overall performance. Almost all of our testers found this ...

The YETI Hopper M20 2.0 backpacker cooler is the toughest backpack cooler we tested. Stylish, colorful, and with the best ice insulation of any cooler we tested, this easy-to-clean cooler can haul a ...

I am back from thru-hiking the New England Trail (NET), the ~205 mile newest National Scenic Trail in Massachusetts and Connecticut. I added nearly 20 bonus miles to start in New Hampshire atop Mt.

The Matador 35L Global Travel Pack is a backpack for the traveler who wants to be organized and efficient on their adventures. With a clamshell opening, tons of travel-friendly features, and a ...

The first time we took our daughter camping, she was two months old. Adventurous? Yes. A little in denial about how much gear two new parents and a newborn would need for a comfortable weekend ...

The NEMO Disco Endless Promise is my favorite sleeping bag, and it is as comfortable on car camping trips as it is in the backcountry. I tested the Disco 15 Endless Promise on everything from warm ...