Best Daypacks for Hiking: Field-Trialed & Tested [2024 Update]
Our top-ten list includes daypacks for every occasion, from ultralight models for peak-bagging missions and side trips to comfortable all-day carries for longer trips with heavier loads.
Best Compass For Hiking and Backpacking:2024 Update
An essential for the outdoors, picking the best compass for hiking is simple with our hands-on reviews of the top models.
Best Hiking Watches: Trialed & Tested [2024 Update]
Tired of fooling around with paper maps and/or losing your way on the trail? If so, it’s time to invest in a great hiking watch! In this guide, we show you 10 of our favorites.
Best GPS for Hiking: Our Top 9 Picks for Outdoor Adventures
Backcountry navigation is so much simpler with a GPS device. In this straight-talkin’, no-nonsense guide, we’ll be sharing reviews of our favorite GPS devices and helpful tips on how to choose the right model for your tastes and budget.
Best Water Purification Tablets of 2024
Don’t fancy a dose of crypto, giardia, or diarrhea? Check out our reviews of this year’s best water treatment tabs so you can stay healthy when out in the wilds.
Best Hydration Bladder For Hiking & Backpacking
In this guide, we introduce you to 11 of our favorite hydration bladders. From premium models built to last a lifetime to ultralight, packable bladders for backpacking, our list has something for everyone.
Best Hydro Flask Alternative: A Review of 7 Awesome Options
Thirsty? We’ve got your back! In this buying guide, we’ll show you 7 awesome alternatives to the trendy Hydro Flask for your hiking and backpacking adventures.
UTM Coordinates And UTM Grid Maps
In this guide, we teach you all the ins and outs of the UTM system, including what all those numbers mean and why this system is now becoming the go-to of hikers across the country.
Is Finding a Bubble in Your Compass an Issue?
So, your compass has developed a bubble? Learn why this happens, if it's a problem (or not) and how to remedy it.