Gear guide

Step-by-step instructions and pro tips from a professional guide and gear tester to help you maximize the lifespan of your lightweight down items

Experts answer what down fill power means and explore goose down vs duck down, fill power vs fill weight, sustainable synthetic alternatives, and more

Everything you should know about lightweight down jackets, from how they're made—and what they're made of—to tested and approved recommendations

Don't let the weather rain on your outdoor parade—here's how to keep your feet warm and dry with the best waterproof hiking shoe options

Take gear from Point A to Point B with ease with these folding wagons, which make for easy storage and transportation as well

From picnics to day hikes, these backpack coolers make it easy to enjoy your favorite foods and refreshments in the great outdoors

With larger negatives, medium format film cameras produce images that have more detail, dynamic range, and depth

Sleeping inside or next to your car makes camping a cinch, and these thick, supportive mattresses bring the comfort of home to anywhere you can park

A deep dive into the differences between dead stock, deadstock, and deadstock fabric, plus a survey of outdoor brands leaning into sustainably

Whether preparing for a backpacking adventure or just a day hike, these tested and approved sandals have you covered

Rinsing off after a long day of outdoor activities can be just the thing to make roughing it feel a little less... rough

From alpine summits to frigid cities and everything in between, these down jackets are guaranteed to keep you toasty (and to pack away later)