Gear Reviews

The seasons are rapidly changing. Your beloved dirt trails are taking on a new aesthetic, lightly coated with puddles of mud and light blankets of snow. It’s the time of year when you now face a choice: go inside and chain yourself to the dreadmill or get out and take to the road less traveled. Whether you’re getting in gnarly trail runs or conquering new summits, Altra has got you covered with the Lone Peak ALL-WTHR, designed to help eat up whatever the trail throws your way and more.

Whether you’re spending this Father’s Day reuniting with dad on a much-awaited family vacation or celebrating from different cities back on Zoom, picking out a gift he’ll like (and actually put to use) is a nice way to show him your appreciation from near or far. And since finding the right gift for dad can be tricky, we’ve rounded up an array of suggestions that are sure to please any outdoorsy dad.

Whether you’re a big family or a part of a big-group outing, we don’t need to explain the importance of functionality and simplicity when it comes to tent choices. Those are baseline requirements for a quality tent. But if you’re seeking a family tent that offers an abundance of space and some added fringe benefits, look no further than the new Copper Canyon LX from Eureka Tents.

At this point, we’re all a little more than ready to put 2020 in the rearview mirror — but not until we end on a high note by granting loved ones their gear wishes. The question is, how do you choose the right gift for all those beloved but quirky, picky, practical or eccentric outdoorsy people on your Christmas list? 

Whether their passion of choice is hiking, traveling or just good ol’ fashioned outdoor revelry, we’ve got you covered. Our annual Holiday Gift Guide aims to save your 2020 with a little something for all of the seriously savvy outdoor fanatics on your list.

The Stanley legend started back in 1913, in Great Barrington, MA. Through the fusion of vacuum insulation and the strength of steel in one portable bottle, William Stanley Jr. forever changed the way hot drinks were consumed. Today, that legend of innovation continues as Stanley, a PMI Worldwide brand, launches its most premium, lightweight drinkware to date, the all-new Titanium Series with TiVac™.

Picking a unique and exciting Father’s Day gift shouldn’t be that hard. Hint: avoiding cliché gifts like whiskey stones or neckties is a good start. But if you really want to hit a Father’s Day home run this year, you’ve got to go a little bit deeper.

The good news is there’s an endless number of outdoor gifts for the outdoorsy dad. The bad news is finding the right outdoor gear can be slightly intimidating. But there’s no need to get overwhelmed. After putting an array of gear through the paces ourselves, we’ve got a list of gear and gadgets to adorn most any dad that revels in the outdoor lifestyle. Act quickly and everything on this list can arrive at his door ahead of Father’s Day. Here’s hoping you can be there to watch him unwrap it in person.

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With the Holiday Season fully upon us, it’s time to grant loved ones their gear wishes.  Whether their passion of choice is hiking, traveling or just good ol’ fashioned outdoor revelry, we’ve got you covered. This 2019 list has a little something for the seriously savvy outdoor fanatics on your list.

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. – Oh, The Places You Will Go!” – Dr. Suess

Whether you meander along rivers, through forests, or into lush valleys, every trail offers a fresh adventure. Wherever you’re going and whatever you’re doing, you’ll need a trusty daypack to carry all of your trail worthy essentials. From Lassen to Yosemite, from Tahoe to Carlsbad and everywhere in between, our editors have spent the last eight months evaluating an array of packs winnowing down the list to our ten favorite hiking backpacks of the year.