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The Best Running Headlamps: Lightweight, Comfortable, And Bounce Free Visibility

Best Running Headlamps for trail running, ultras, and hiking: high lumen output, lightweight, long battery life, bounce-free & comfortable!

SPOT GEN4 Tracker Review – What You Need To Know About This Satellite GPS Messenger

Why every trail runner (and hiker) should consider a SPOT GEN4 satellite SOS tracker for adventures where cell signal is limited (or non-existent).

The Best Satellite Messengers & Personal Locator Beacons

Best Satellite Messengers and PLBs for trail running, ultrarunning, backpacking, and camping. Stay Safe on the trails with these best in class GPS trackers.

The Best Running Watches For Those Who Want It All

Discover the best running watches for marathon training, trail running & ultras, including top GPS watches from Garmin, Suunto, Apple, Polar, Coros, and more.

The Best Camping Chairs: Our Top Picks For Folding, Portable Outdoor Seating

The best portable, folding camping chairs you can also take to the beach and concerts - including everything from luxury reclining to ultralight backpacking chairs.

The Best Backpacking Water Filters & Purifiers

This backpacking water filter buyer's guide features 1.) A list of best backpacking water filters & purifiers, and 2.) How to choose the right water purification system for you

The Best Outdoor Gear Deals In The REI Anniversary Sale [2023]

The REI Anniversary Sale is their biggest sale of the year, with discounts up to 30% off. Don't miss these deals - our picks of 2023's best discounts.

Garmin inReach Mini 2 Review | Compact Emergency SOS & Two Way Messaging At Its Finest

This in-depth review includes the pros and cons of this tiny two-way satellite messenger for your backcountry endeavors.

What Is Type 2 Fun? The Fun Scale (Type 1, 2 & 3 Fun), Explained

Type 2 fun, the Fun Scale and the three different types of fun that make up the scale, explained. Yes, there's also a Type 3 fun!

What is a tent footprint… and do you need one?

Tent footprints can be a useful piece of camping gear, especially for backpacking. Here's everything you need to know about them.

The Best Running Gloves For Winter and Cold Weather Running

Here are the best running gloves for men and women, to keep your hands warm on those cold winter runs - Find your next pair of running gloves here!

The Best Trail Running Poles For Ultrarunning & Fastpacking

These are the best trail running poles for trail running, ultramarathons, fastpacking and ultra-light backpacking adventures.

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Best HOKA Running Shoes Ranked With Reviews: Ultimate HOKA Shoes Buying Guide

ULTIMATE HOKA Running shoes buyer's guide, complete with reviews + rankings of the best HOKA running shoes. YES, I've reviewed them all!

HOKA Stinson 7 review: The All-Terrain Hybrid Running Shoes With Incredible Stability

This review shares what I learned by pushing these hybrid road/trail running shoes to the limit PLUS learn who they're best for!
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Best Backpacking Backpacks for Hiking and Travel

These are the best backpacking backpacks for multi-day hikes, thru-hiking and traveling around the world (or nearer home).

Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags | Lightweight, Warm & Cozy Options For Camping On A Trail OR Traveling The World

The best backpacking sleeping bags for traveling and camping, including synthetic and ultralight down bags, plus how to choose the best one for you.

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Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads For Thru-Hikes, Weekends and Overseas Travels

These are the best backpacking sleeping pads for wherever in the world you are going - from weekends near home to round the world travels.

REI’s Gear Up Get Out Sale 2022: Top 15 Deals For Outdoor Enthusiasts

We've selected the best of November 2021's REI's Gear Up Get Out sale deals for hiking, camping, snowsports, and travel gear, with up to 40% off!

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