6+ hour, 53+ min ago   (276+ words) 1 lb. 4.2 oz. Vibram Megagrip Elite (5mm) For this season's top models, see our guide to the Best Trail Running Shoes. One more noteworthy feature of the 055’s outsole: The rubber wraps well up the toe and the heel. For plunge-stepping in…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (510+ words) Norrona Falketind Warm1 Active For this season's top models, see our guide to the Best Fleece Jackets. If you’ve ever experienced Polartec Alpha, you know it’s exceptionally comfortable to wear and move in—and the Falketind Warm1 Active is no exception. The…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (524+ words) The Backpacking Gear We Use Our favorite do-it-all backpacking tent, the Copper Spur balances a lightweight and packable design with uncompromised livability and convenience. The design and materials exude premium quality. The Circuit is one of the best ultralight and…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (817+ words) The Hiking Gear We Use The endurance champ of the Prodigio series, the Max is built for all-day (or multi-day) comfort and durability. Designed as a long-distance trail runner, it also makes for an excellent hiking shoe for long days,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (729+ words) The Trail Running Gear We Use Compared to La Sportiva's climbing and hiking footwear, the brand's trail running lineup has been underwhelming. Until now, that is. New in 2025, the Prodigio Pro has risen to the top of our list as…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (800+ words) The Trailmade offers a lot of value for new and occasional backpackers. You get a surprisingly durable build, an easy-to-set-up layout, and enough floor space to comfortably fit two sleeping pads. The tent is heavy and offers limited headroom, but…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (449+ words) 30D & 15D polyamide 2 internal mesh hand pockets; 1 internal chest Fjallraven Bergtagen GTX Lite Jacket The Fjallraven Bergtagen GTX Lite lives up to its name in feel, if not entirely in spec. My women’s XS weighs in at 10.5 ounces on my scale (the…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (351+ words) 1 lb. 3.8 oz. 70D nylon (torso, back, lower arms); 20D (hood, shoulders, upper arms) 2 external chest; 2 internal mesh dump pockets The North Face Summit Series Futurelight Torre Egger Select icon to view details: Durable water-repellent (DWR) finishes can contain PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (573+ words) Battery life (w/ GPS) For this season's top models, see our guide to the Best Running Watches. The Forerunner 165 is a capable training watch that covers the activities most runners and endurance athletes actually care about. Garmin lists over 25 activity…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1805+ words) Less scrolling, more outside. Check out La Sportiva Prodigio Pro ($225) The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 ($170) Mount to Coast H1 ($160) On Cloudultra Pro ($260) Nnormal Kjerag 02 ($215) Altra Lone Peak 9 ($145) Brooks Cascadia 19 ($150) 1 lb. 2 oz. Power Wire (woven polyester, TPU, and nylon) Nitrogen-infused TPU & EVA Frixion…...