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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 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!
REI’s Gear Up Get Out Sale 2023: Top Deals On Running Gear
Our top picks of the best deals in REI's November 2023 sale, with discounts up to 50% off!
Gear Reviews
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!
Gear Reviews
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).
Gear Reviews
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.
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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.
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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
Gear Reviews
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.
Gear Reviews
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.
Gear Reviews
Rumpl Nanoloft Flame Review: YES! A Fire-Resistant Puffy Blanket, Finally!
Stain, water and fire-resistant, why choose these insulated Rumpl Nanoloft Flame blankets vs. other Rumpl puffy blankets.
Gear Reviews
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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Hylo Athletics IMPACT Review: The World Needs More Sustainability Driven Brands Like This
Sharing my take on the Hylo Athletics IMPACT running shoes; from a sustainably driven brand encouraging us to "run like the world depends on it".
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.
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.
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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.