Or maybe it's second or third winter for you. Are you skiing one day and trail running the next? We want to hear about the trusty gear you used in the snow and ice all winter AND your warm-weather favorites you can't wait to take on the trail again.
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Read reviews and compare prices on essential equipment for your next outdoor adventure.
by Randy Givens March 10, 2025
A most effective way to store and protect your food, particularly from rodents, clever mammals, and birds. No need to hang your groceries from a tree. I've been… Full Review »
Weekend Packs
by Bob Withrow March 3, 2025
Let me just say, I'm getting lighter but not quite an ultralight enthusiast and I do love a full-featured pack that carries a load comfortably. My 1st Gen Aether… Full Review »
External Frame Backpacks
by BrianD March 2, 2025
USA-made workhorse that will haul as much as you need. This new-to-me Initial Ascent Gen I IA4K pack system is one that I’ve been wanting to try out for several… Full Review »
Trail Running Shoes
by Levi_Athle February 27, 2025
Extremely comfortable, but not so capable. Great for walking and light flat terrain hiking, not so much for running. XERO ScramblerStats: Weight: 263 grams (M42)… Full Review »
Camp Shovels and Trowels
by Nathaniel Miller February 26, 2025
The coolest piece of gear you didn't know you needed! A lightweight titanium pack shovel with many uses. The coolest piece of gear you didn't know you needed! Brautigam… Full Review »
Four-Season Tents
by Wally Plahutnik February 19, 2025
Best base camp tent ever for hot, cold, rain, snow, high winds or anything else. Purchased in 1997 for $785 after a Walrus Mountain 360 left us soaking wet in the… Full Review »
External Frame Backpacks
by Red Leader February 16, 2025
This pack is a carbon fiber and aluminum, external frame backpack, that uses multiple, removable, lightweight cylinders. My cylinders are in graduated sizes from… Full Review »
Three-Season Tents
by Red Leader February 16, 2025
The day that Tarptent released the Sublite Tyvek tent, I ordered one. Since then it has been my go-to tent for three-season use. It's lightweight, breathes very… Full Review »
Waterproof Jackets
by Arjen February 14, 2025
Great well thought-through lightweight piece, made for cycling. This is a fantastic piece by Rab. It's well thought out. It doesn't have anything unnecessary, and… Full Review »
Backpacking Boots
by Chris Seymour February 9, 2025
All round best hiking boot for me. Hardy, long lasting, reliably waterproof in all conditions including deep mud (which kills non-leather Gore Tex boots); great… Full Review »
