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The best outdoor gear reviews and adventure information, with in-depth gear reviews covering hiking, backpacking, camping, biking, skiing, and more.
Below are our detailed hiking gear reviews for 2024, including round-ups, in-depth reviews, and informational articles covering everything from hiking footwear and clothing to daypacks and trekking poles. For overnight adventures, see our detailed backpacking gear reviews.
May 28, 2024 · Switchback Travel is the premier online resource for those who love the outdoors. On the site, we cover two main content areas: outdoor gear (round-ups covering product categories and in-depth reviews) and adventure travel (narratives and information about places near and far).
May 14, 2024 · 1. Osprey Atmos AG 65 ($340) Weight: 4 lb. 9.8 oz. Fabric: Nylon (210D x 500D) Capacities: 50, 65L. What we like: A standout all-rounder with especially great ventilation. What we don’t: Pricey and fairly heavy at over 4.5 pounds.
See our ski gear reviews for 2024, with reviews and buyer’s guides on top skis, boots, bindings, jackets, goggles, helmets, gloves and more.
Apr 22, 2024 · Best Overall Hiking Boot: Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX. Best Budget Hiking Boot: Merrell Moab 3 Mid WP. Best Backpacking Boot for Rough Terrain: Salomon Quest 4 GTX. Best Max-Cushioned Hiking Boot: Hoka Anacapa 2 Mid GTX. Best for Fast-and-Light Mountain Adventures: La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II.
A guide to the United States outdoors, including the best places to go in the U.S. for adventure travel and outdoor sports like hiking, climbing and skiing.
Millions travel just to stand on the edge of the Grand Canyon, gaze across the expanse, and peer into the abyss. When you’re lucky enough to see the river far below, it seems like... The West Coast Trail: Vancouver Island's Iconic Hike
Apr 24, 2024 · Best Overall Budget Backpacking Tent 1. REI Co-op Trail Hut 2 ($229) Packaged weight: 5 lb. 15 oz. Floor dimensions: 88 x 52 in. Capacity: 2P What we like: All the tent that most backpackers need for just $229. What we don’t: You can spend up for more interior space and a lighter, more packable design. REI Co-op’s in-house brand offers great bang for your buck, and their lineup of ...
In that role, I tested TNF trail running gear and wrote about it for Canadian Trail Running. My relationship with Switchback Travel started a few years later, after I discovered their great beta on trails on Norway’s Lofoten Islands. My husband and I started testing gear for Switchback shortly after that, and the rest is history.
