Outdoor Gear Guides, Tips and Tricks in 2026

Best Irish Setter VaprTrek Boots (March 2026) Expert Reviews

Footwear

When I first pulled the Irish Setter VaprTrek boots from their box, I’ll admit I was skeptical. Another $200 hunting boot promising to be “athletic” and “lightweight” – I’d heard…

12 Best Dry Bags (March 2026) Expert Reviews & Buying Guide

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I’ve spent hundreds of days on rivers, lakes, and coastal waters testing waterproof gear. Nothing ruins an outdoor adventure faster than discovering your phone, clothes, or food are soaked because…

10 Best Blackout Tents for Better Sleep (March 2026) Tested

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I’ve been camping for over 15 years, and nothing ruins a trip faster than waking up at 5:30 AM because your tent has turned into a solar oven. The sun…

12 Best Camping Slippers (March 2026) Tested

Buying Guides

After spending hundreds of nights camping across the Rockies, Sierras, and Appalachians, I’ve learned that what you wear on your feet after a long hike matters just as much as…

10 Best Backpacking Water Filters (March 2026) Expert Reviews & Guide

Outdoor Gear

After spending 15 years backpacking trails across the country, I’ve learned that water filtration is the single most critical gear decision you’ll make. I’ve filtered from crystal-clear alpine lakes and…

12 Best Backpacking Backpacks (March 2026) Tested & Reviewed

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I learned the hard way that the wrong backpack can turn a dream trip into misery. After 45 miles with a pack that dug into my shoulders and made my…

4 Best 0 Degree Sleeping Bags (March 2026) Expert Reviews & Comparisons

Buying Guides

I’ve spent 15 winters camping in temperatures ranging from mild fall nights to bone-chilling -20°F expeditions. After three trips where my “20-degree bag” left me shivering at 30 degrees, I…

10 Best Backpacking Sleeping Pad (March 2026) Tested

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After spending 100+ nights sleeping on various pads across three continents, I’ve learned that a good sleeping pad makes or breaks a backpacking trip. The ground steals your body heat…

5 Best Wellies For Farm Work (March 2026) Tested by Farmers

Buying Guides

Farm work exposes your feet to daily hazards that regular footwear simply cannot handle. Between mud, animal waste, chemicals, and heavy equipment, the wrong boots mean wet socks, sore feet,…

10 Best Trekking Poles for Backpacking (March 2026) Tested

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After 15 years of backpacking and three long-distance hikes including the John Muir Trail, I have learned that trekking poles are not optional equipment for serious backpacking. The right poles…

10 Best 4 Person Tent Family Camping (March 2026) Tested

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Family camping trips create memories that last a lifetime, but nothing ruins those memories faster than a cramped, leaky tent or a 45-minute setup struggle in the dark. After testing…

8 Best Camping Hammer Lightweight (March 2026) Tested

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Ever tried to pull a tent stake out of frozen ground with your bare hands at 6 AM? I have, and my knuckles still haven’t forgiven me. A lightweight camping…

12 Best Camping Coffee Makers (March 2026) Tested for Perfect Outdoor Coffee

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Nothing ruins a morning in the mountains faster than burnt, gritty coffee from a cheap percolator. I’ve spent the last 15 years camping and backpacking across the country, and I’ve…

12 Best Hiking Sandals For Women (March 2026) Tested

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After hiking in everything from heavy boots to minimalist footwear, I’ve developed strong opinions about what works on trail. Hiking sandals changed my perspective on warm-weather trekking completely. The KEEN…

10 Best Merino Wool Base Layer Pants (March 2026) Tested

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There’s nothing quite like stepping outside on a freezing morning and feeling completely prepared rather than scrambling for extra layers. I’ve spent years testing cold weather gear through hiking trips,…

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