Gear Guide

Our revamped, updated, PDF-friendly packing lists tell you what to take into the wild—and what to leave behind. [read the article]

• Adventure Travel
• Backpacking
• Fly Fishing
• Sea Kayaking

ELECTRONICS REVIEWS

• Cameras & Photo
• iPods / Mp3 Players & Accessories
• Camcorders & Accessories
• Portable Electronics
• GPS

WATERSPORT REVIEWS

• Boating
• Diving & SCUBA Gear
• Wakeboarding & WaterSkiing
• Watersports Clothing
• Paddle Sports
• Life Vests
• Watersports Shoes
• Watersports Accessories
• Ropes and Handles
• Watersport Dry Bags

BOOTS / SHOE REVIEWS

• Hiking Boots
• Trail Runners & Lightweight Hiking Footwear
• Moccasins, No Lace, Slip-Ons & Clogs
• Water/Weatherproof Footwear
• Mountaineering & Ice Climbing
• Crampons
• Camping & Hiking Footwear Accessories

CAMPING GEAR REVIEWS

• Binoculars & Telescopes
• Packs & Backpacks
• Camping & Hiking Sleeping Gear
• Canopies & Tents
• Hydration
• Cookware & Stoves
• Knives
• Flashlights & Headlamps
• Camping Accessories
• Camping Furniture

CYCLING REVIEWS

• Bikes
• Cycling Accessories
• Cycling Clothing
• Cycling Components
• Cycling Wheels
• Cycling Shoes
• Cycling Helmets and Protection

FISHING REVIEWS

• Fishing Bait & Tackle
• Fishing Accessories
• Fishing Reels
• Fishing Rods
• Fishing Clothing
• Fish Finders
• Fishing Shoes
• Fish Finder Accessories

APPAREL REVIEWS

• Jackets
• Camping & Hiking Shirts
• Camping & Hiking Pants
• Camping & Hiking Shorts
• Outdoor Socks
• Sunglasses
• Sweaters & Sweatshirts
• Base Layer and Thermal Wear
• Hats
• Thermal Hats

SNOWSPORT REVIEWS

• Winter Clothing
• Skiing
• Snowboarding
• Snow Sport Accessories
• Snow Goggles
• Snowshoes
• Ski & Snowboard Helmets
• Ski & Snowboard Bags

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