Buying guides

Our top pick of the best women’s gilets, hiking vests and body warmers are ideal for walking, working and playing outdoors

The best camping mattress or airbed adds a whole new level of comfort to camping – here are the models we’ve enjoyed snoozing on most

The best running poles for tackling tricky terrain are lightweight, compact and easy to assemble, collapse and carry

When things go wrong on the trails, the best emergency blankets, survival bags and shelters can save lives

The best camping tarps can serve as a sun shade, tent footprint, hammock rainfly, multi-person camp awning and more

Our selection of the best 2-season sleeping bags reveals superb lightweight down and synthetic bags for your camping trips in the warmer months

The best approach shoes bridge the gap between climbing and hiking shoes, allowing hikers to get a little bolder and climbers to save their tightest shoes for the hardest routes

Our roundup of the best two-person tents available today will help you select the ideal backpacking or car camping shelter for you and your plus one

Our roundup of the best one-person tents details the finest options for lone wilderness adventures

We've found the best hiking shirts with moisture-wicking, breathable, insulating super powers, to keep you comfortable when you're out on the trails