These days it seems like backpackers can have it all when it comes to their tent. Lightweight materials that don’t sacrifice durability. Tent-like protection for tarp-like weights. Spacious designs that remain stable in poor weather. So, if you’re shopping for a new tent this season, get up to speed with the latest innovations through our round ups of the best backpacking tents.

• Best Two-Person Backpacking Tents

• Best One-Person Backpacking Tents

Backpack designs have come a long way since Eric Ryback first set out on his PCT thru-hike. New technologies and materials have led to lightweight backpacks that don't require sacrificing comfort or features. And novel designs like the Aarn bodypack are pushing the envelope even further. Get the lowdown on the best lightweight backpacks available for your next multi-day hike. 

A quality sleep system is critical to ensuring you get a good night’s sleep out on the trail. In our recommendations we focus on sleeping pads, bags, and quilts that are lightweight and packable, whilst still keeping you warm and comfortable during the night.

• Best Sleeping Pads — 3-Season

• Best Sleeping Pads — Winter

• Best Sleeping Bags — Best Brands

• Best Sleeping Bags — Hoodless Bags — great for front, side, or restless sleepers who find themselves getting tangled in the hood of a traditional bag

• Best Sleeping Bags — Backpacking Quilts — offer greater freedom, versatility, and weight savings over a traditional sleeping bag

• Best Backpacking Pillows

Even in the bush, you can make sure you eat like a champion. From ultralight coffee makers to water filters and knives, you’ll be able to dial in your perfect setup for a camp kitchen.

• Best Backpacking Water Filters & Purifiers

• Best Backpacking Coffee Makers

• Best Bear Bags

• Best Bear Canisters

• Best Pocket Knives

With everything from biodegradable soaps, to backpacking trowels and portable bidets, you can be adequately prepared for shitting and washing responsibly in the backcountry.

• Best Biodegradable Soaps

• Best Backpacking Trowels

• Best Portable Bidets

• Aarn Natural Balance Backpack

• Gossamer Gear Mariposa Backpack

• Gossamer Gear ‘The Two’ Tent

• Hammock Gear Economy Burrow Quilt

• Hyperlite Mountain Gear 3400 Southwest Backpack

• Hyperlite Mountain Gear 40 Degree Quilt

• MSR Guardian Purifier Water Filter

• MSR Hubba Hubba 2 Tent

• Opinel Pocket Knife

• Pa’lante Packs Joey Backpack

• Sea To Summit Ether Light XT Extreme Sleeping Pad

• Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xlite NXT Sleeping Pad

• Therm-a-Rest Vesper Down Quilt

• UGQ Bandit Quilt

• Ursack AllMitey Bear Bag

• Zpacks Arc Backpack

• Zpacks Bear Bagging Kit

• Zpacks Mummy Sleeping Bag

• Zpacks Plex Solo Tent

• Zpacks Solo Quilt

Both you primary insulation and rain gear are critical parts of your hiking and backpacking kit — making sure you stay protected from the elements when the weather turns. And these days there are many options that provide sufficient warmth and protection for minimal weight.

• Best Down Jackets

• Best Ultralight Rain Jackets

• Best Waterproof Hiking Pants

Hiking clothing must stand up to the demands of the trail — it needs to be breathable, moisture-wicking and quick drying. So, in this set of round up reviews we look at best hiking clothing options for men.

• Best Men’s Hiking Shirts

• Best Men’s Hiking Shorts

• Best Men’s Convertible Hiking Pants

• Best Men’s Hiking Underwear

In these round ups we look at the best women’s clothing for hiking — focusing on items that are breathable, moisture-wicking and quick drying, so that you stay comfortable on the trail.

• Best Women’s Hiking Shirts

• Best Women’s Hiking Shorts

• Best Women’s Hiking Leggings

• Best Women’s Hiking Underwear

Our feet are all pretty unique, so it’s often hard to generalize about what footwear will work best for who. But without a doubt some products stand out — due to difference in materials, design, and build quality. And your feet are arguably the most important part of your body for hiking, so you’ll want to make sure you choose footwear that is up to the job.

• Best Hiking Sandals

• Best Camp Shoes

• Best Summer Hiking Socks

• Best Winter Hiking Socks

In choosing our top hiking daypacks, we considered storage capacity, durability, versatility, weight, ease of access, comfort, value, and more. Whether you're heading out for a casual summer morning hike or an all-day adventure, our guide will help you find the perfect daypack for you. And if a backpack is too much capacity for your outing then be sure to check out our review of the best hiking fanny packs.

• Best Hiking Daypacks

• Best Hiking Fanny Packs

Whether you’re after something techy or rugged, you’re a multisport lover or hiking is your one and only, you’re saving up or have cash to splash – there’s a hiking watch out there with your name on it. In this review we look at the best watches to take with you next time you hit the trails.

Some hiking accessories — such as trekking poles or microspikes — can massively boost your hiking efficiency and increase the likelihood of a fun, successful hike. In these reviews we highlight some of our favorite accessories for a variety of hiking styles and weather conditions.

• Best Ultralight Trekking Poles

• Best Hiking Umbrellas

• Best Hiking Microspikes

• Best Snowshoes

• Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles

• Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles

• Black Diamond Distance Wind Shell

• Cascade Mountain Tech Ultralight Trekking Poles

• Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultra (Microspikes)

• Kuhl Renegade Men’s Convertible Pants

• Kuhl Renegade Men’s Shorts

• Montbell Plasma 1000 Alpine Down Parka

• Montbell Versalite Rain Jacket

• MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes

• Sawyer Bottle Water Filtration System

• Suunto 9 Baro Watch

• Zpacks Goose Down Jacket

• Zpacks Lotus UL Umbrella

Part of the appeal of bikepacking is in its approachability — you can go bikepacking on just about anything. But having a purpose-built bikepacking machine provides a number of advantages. In this review we discuss some of the key considerations as well as the best bikepacking bikes for a variety of styles of riding.

Whether you are building your own setup or just looking for the ideal replacement part, you’ll want to make sure your bike components are up to the task.

• Best Bikepacking Tires

• Best Road Bike Inner Tubes

Bike bags are a staple for bikepackers, and a convenient addition for touring and commuting. In these reviews we look at some of the best bike bags for various types of bikes and different styles of riding.

• Best Bike Saddle Bags

• Best Bike Handlebar Bags

• Best Bike Frame Bags

Whether you are bikepacking long distances, or just hitting downhill trails for the day, it’s likely you’re going to need some accessories to support your outing.

• Best Bikepacking Tents

• Best Bikepacking Shoes

• Best Tailgate Bike Pads

Snowshoeing is easy and super fun! In this review of the best snowshoes we look at everything from beginner options for flat valleys and rolling hills, to backcountry snowshoes for exploring deep powder and steeper terrain.

If you’re ready to rip this season, we’ve rounded up some of the best snowboards so that you can hit the slopes with the best board for your riding style:

• Best All Mountain Snowboards

• Best Park Snowboards

• Best Freeride Snowboards

• Best Powder Snowboards

Snowboard bindings provide the crucial link between you and your board. Regardless of where you plan to ride — be it the resort park or deep in the backcountry — our review of the best snowboard bindings should have you covered.

If you can’t see properly, you can’t fully enjoy the mountain, no matter how good of a rider you are! So it’s worth investing in a quality pair of goggles to help ensure visibility — and these are some of the best snowboard goggles out there.

There is little more important than your noggin. So when you hit the slopes it’s vital that you do your best to protect it. And the easiest way to keep your head safe while snowboarding is with one of these quality snowboard helmets.

Nobody likes numb hands! And when playing in the snow it can be hard to get those extremities from going cold. But with a pair of the best snowboarding gloves from this round up review, you should be able to keep your hands dry and warm

Mittens provide better warmth than gloves, since your fingers stay warmer when packaged together. And with lobster or three-finger mittens becoming more popular, you can have the best of both worlds — the warmth of mittens, but with almost the same dexterity as gloves! In this review we look at the best mittens for snowboarding so you can keep those hands toasty whilst out on the slopes.

If you spend the day loading and unloading from a resort chairlift, then a snowboard stomp pad can help make your day that much easier — and this round up of the best snowboard stomp pads should help you get the traction you need.

If you’re flying out on a snow trip, then having a decent board bag makes getting to the check-in counter that much easier, and prevents you from starting your long-awaited holiday stressed and exhausted. In this review we look at the best snowboard bags — covering everything from minimalist soft covers to full blown hard cases.

Within the resort boundary a snowboarding backpack is a great way to keep organized during your day on the slopes. And if you are venturing into the backcountry, a snowboarding backpack is a must-have for things like an avalanche shovel, probe, extra layers, and maybe your skins.

A comfortable and well-fitting snowboard boot is one of the ingredients for an awesome day on the mountain. In this review we look at the best men’s snowboard boots, so you can keep shreddin’ in comfort all day long.

If you're picking one place to start investing a little extra in your snowboarding setup, then boots are a great place to start! In this review we break down everything that you need to know in order to buy the best women’s snowboard boots for this season.

Your outerwear is your first line of defense against the elements and you should be able to rely on it. That way you can focus on important things like riding big lines! In this review we look at the best snowboarding pants for men.

When snowboarding, it’s your pants and jacket that protect you from the elements. So it is vital that they keep you dry and warm! And with options like bibs becoming more popular, and ever-improving materials, there is plenty of choice. In this review we look at the best snowboarding pants for women.

There’s nothing worse than that cold chilly wind blowing across your face and down into your jacket on the chairlift. and straight into your neck and jacket. Well, with a quality snow neck gaiter you can make those unpleasant frigid moments a thing of the past!

Underrated by many, a ski or snowboard balaclava or face mask protects your precious mug from the elements when you’re out on the mountain. Plus, they can look pretty badass!

Skiing and snowboarding with kids are always a challenge. In this article, we bring together a collection of our favorite ski gear for kids – covering the core items of jackets, pants, gloves, helmets, goggles, and base layers – so that you and your kids can be prepared and well equipped next time you head for the mountains.

Whether you’re just learning to surf, mastered the sport years ago, or are just looking for a new foamie or longboard for when the waves are small, we aim to have you covered with our board reviews across a range of categories.

• Best Surfboards

• Best Beginner Surfboards

• Best Longboard Surfboards

• Best Soft Top Surfboards

• Best Inflatable Paddle Boards

From leashes to fins to wax, a number of surfboard accessories are vital when heading out into the surf. In these reviews we look at some of the best accessories for beginners and experts alike.

• Best Surfboard Leashes

• Best Surfboard Traction Pads

• Best Surf Wax

• Best Surf Watches

• Best Surfboard Bags

Most surfers will need a wetsuit when they hit the water — and depending on where you typically surf, you may even need a couple of different kinds. In these reviews we look at some of the best neoprene getup for your next outing.

• Best Surfing Wetsuits — Men’s

• Best Surfing Wetsuits — Women’s

• Best Surf Booties

It’s no wonder that longboarding is becoming more and more popular with people of all ages. Cruising along a smooth asphalt path has a uniquely exhilarating, yet mind-clearing effect. And with our selection of the best longboards, you’ll be cruising in style.

• Best Longboards

• Best Beginner Longboards

If you are starting out in the world of skateboarding, then purchasing a pre-built complete is a great place to begin. In these reviews we look at some of the best complete setups, with a variety of options to help get you up and rolling.

• Best Beginner Skateboards

• Best Cruiser Skateboards

When it comes to building your perfect longboard, we’ve got you covered with a series of round ups covering the best longboard components.

• Best Longboard Wheels

• Best Longboard Trucks

Getting the right components can be crucial to having a quality skateboarding experience. So whether you are building your own setup, or just looking to replace parts, our reviews of the best skateboarding components should get you rolling again.

• Best Skateboard Decks

• Best Skateboard Wheels

• Best Skateboard Trucks

• Best Skateboard Bearings

• Best Skateboard Grip Tape

The setup under your feet might be the most important thing. But that’s no reason to overlook the right skateboarding accessories.

• Best Skateboarding Shoes

• Capsule ‘Unconventional Series’ Skateboard Deck

• Powell Peralta Flight Skateboard Deck

Scuba fins might be a simple bit of kit, but they transform us from slow awkward aquatic creatures into elegant powerful divers. In this review we look at the best scuba fins to power your next dive.

A good scuba mask is a key ingredient for a successful dive. After all, what’s the point in heading down to the depths if you can’t see anything while you’re there?

Scuba masks with a purge valve are great for scuba beginners who are still getting to grips with mask clearing, as well as people who love high-profile masks but are sick of having to clear their mask with several exhales.

Aside from tanks, regulators are the most fundamental bit of gear we need to breathe underwater. In this review we look at the best scuba diving regulators on the market.

Investing in your own scuba buoyancy control device (BCD) is a great way to make sure you’re never stuck with one that doesn’t fit or doesn’t cater to your diving needs. But BCDs don’t come cheap, so you want to be sure that you’re making a wise investment!

Dive computers have become a crucial piece of gear for scuba divers — since these tech-heavy wrist watches provide a wealth of technical and safety information both during and between your dives.

Nowadays, dive watches have been largely usurped by tech-heavy dive computers. But dive computers can be a little tricky to get to grips with, and are often large bulky things that you’d never wear on dry land. So the best dive watches still have a place in the world!

Looking for a dive watch in a particular price bracket?

• Best Dive Watches under $2000

• Best Dive Watches under $1000

• Best Dive Watches under $500

Freediving fins differ greatly from scuba or snorkeling fins – they are much longer and stiffer, providing much more power for the relative effort you put into kicking. In this review we look at the best freediving fins to help you reach your depth.

The best freediving masks are more streamlined and lower volume than snorkeling and scuba masks — to help you preserve your precious air when equalizing and hit your depth as efficiently as possible.

Dedicated freediving watches prioritize your ability to set different alarms at different depths or based on time — but they aren’t the only option for freediving. In this review we look at the best dedicated freediving watches, as well as some truly amazing scuba watches with free dive functionality.

Snorkels are used by those who spend as much time below the water as they do on top of it — so, whether you’re a snorkeler, freediver, or scuba diver, you can find the snorkel that’s right for you in our guide to the best snorkels.

With the right pair of snorkeling fins you’ll be able to glide elegantly across the water, forge your way through powerful currents, and dive down deep below the surface to marvel at marine life.

In this guide we bring together some of the best snorkel masks for your next snorkeling trip — because there’s nothing worse than missing that dolphin that swam past you because you were fiddling with your mask!

If you’re totally new to snorkeling, don’t have much time, or don’t have any gear of your own, then the most convenient option is to get started with a snorkel set.

When it comes to climbing safety, a climbing harness is one of your most important pieces of kit. In this review we look at the best climbing harnesses, focusing on comfort, durability, and functionality.

Climbing shoes are the single most important piece of gear when it comes to your performance on the rock (almost everything else is safety equipment after all!). In these reviews we look at the best shoes for a variety of different types of climbing.

• Best Climbing Shoes

• Best Bouldering Shoes

• Best Approach Shoes — filling a slim niche somewhere between climbing shoes and hiking shoes

Whether you plan on tackling Red Rock sandstone, climbing up El Cap, or wiggling yourself through the cracks at Indian Creek, one of our climbing pack reviews will help you send it — or just help keep you organized at the crag.

• Best Climbing Backpacks

• Best Crag Packs

Often an unfairly neglected piece of climbing gear, chalk bags are actually key to helping you send your project. Although they are a relatively simple piece of gear, some do stand out, and in this review we look at the best chalk bags around.

In these round ups we look at the best climbing apparel for men and women — with picks that blend style, function, and durability. You will be sending those projects, looking awesome along the way!

• Best Climbing Pants — Men’s

• Best Climbing Pants — Women’s

Vests have become the de facto hydration solution for many trail runners, whilst for shorter runs a running belt can be the ideal alternative. In these round ups we look at some of the best — covering everything from minimalist hydration belts, to race-oriented vests, to fastpacks with enough capacity for multi-day adventure runs.

• Best Trail & Ultra Running Vests

• Best Running Hydration Belts

Trail running can often be a challenge — but it can be a lot more comfortable with the right gear. From light and breathable rain gear, to quality sun protection, our reviews of the best running apparel should help keep your comfort levels up while on the trail.

• Best Running Rain Jackets

• Best Running Hats

When running long distances in the backcountry, reliable accessories can be a critical part of your kit — whether its gaiters to prevent rocks and grit from ruining your run, or a GPS watch to get you safely home.

• Best Trail & Ultra Running Watches

• Best Trail & Ultra Running Headlamps

• Best Trail Running Gaiters

• Best Ultralight Trekking Poles

• Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Poles

• Naked High Capacity Running Vest

• Suunto 9 Baro Watch

• Ultimate Direction Race Vest

• Ultimate Direction Ultra Vest

Nobody enjoys walking around town with a brick in their pocket! A minimalist wallet is simple and lightweight… yet it still provides everything you need from a wallet.

A lot of travelling is about being flexible, in terms of both gear and mind. When it comes to gear almost all travelers will require a daypack of some sort, and a lightweight packable daypack is almost certainly the ideal —it can be stored away in your main luggage when not required, and then unpacked and put into action when necessary.

Enter the Heroclip — a carabiner and a hook in one. Who would have thought such a thing could be so handy? Well it is. So much so that it’s surprising no-one thought of this earlier.