Compression socks have been popular with runners for decades to help increase blood flow and aid in recovery or minor pain relief. In this guide, we will go over what compression socks are, who ...

After spending time testing the Giro Fixture Mips II helmet on trails around the mountains of Colorado, we’ve found that this helmet is a solid option for riders on a tight budget. There’s no getting ...

The Pa’lante Packs V2 with Joey Straps (or vest straps) is a frameless ultralight backpack designed for thru-hikers and minimalist backpackers who want a lightweight, body-hugging carry system that ...

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 ...

Wearing the Xero Shoes Prio Neo is the closest we’ve ever felt to being barefoot while wearing a closed-toe shoe. If you’d rather be actually barefoot but society requires you to hide your toes, the ...

After months of testing on wet forest loops, rocky climbs, and everyday errands in Squamish, British Columbia, we’ve come to really appreciate the Oboz Hyalite Low Waterproof for what it is: a ...

The Kids Ride Shotgun Shotgun Pro EVO 2-in-1 bike seat is the ideal bike seat for parents who want to take their kids off the beaten path and onto the trails. We’ve tested and researched several child ...

With the ability to deploy multiple times on a single charge and to switch out a zip-on pack from 18 liters to 40 liters in the normal frame size, and 16 liters to 36 liters in the small frame size, ...

REI Co-op’s Magma 30 is a great all-around bag for three-season backpackers and campers, available in nine sizes. The range of nine sizes means there is something for backpackers of varying heights ...

The Nemo Coda genderless sleeping bag is a modern take on a traditional mummy bag. Its ultralight design is sleek and trim yet provides enough room for side sleepers to move around comfortably at ...

The Fjällräven Nuuk Parka is a serious standalone winter parka for people who want lots of warmth, coverage, and protection without having to build a complicated layering system underneath. We tested ...

The Julbo Lightyear goggles offer a photochromic lens for snow play for almost every condition – from low visibility storms to high altitude bluebird days. Unlike most snow goggles, with the Julbo ...