Our top gear picks for the Pacific Crest Trail in 2026!

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A summary of everything Spicy will bring to hike the CDT.

Our top gear picks for the AT in 2026!

The Badger Sponsorship is The Trek’s annual, industry-wide gear giveaway.

Win Sawyer Products and support a good cause. With so many chances to win, and proceeds benefitting Outdoor Alliance, what's not to love?

PCT Southbound vs. Northbound: What you need to know about PCT SOBO.

In this final installment, we’re diving into water filters, stoves, rain gear, and the essential small gear choices.

ROI Ministry announces its 2026 partner ministries, advancing clean water, medical care, discipleship, women’s protection, and global Gospel outreach.

Learn more about the trail crews of the PNW and how Sawyer Products keep them hydrated and comfortable in the backcountry.

A dive into gear for hiking the Continental Divide Trail.

A review of gear Starlight will use for her second thru-hike.

These discounted deals include the gear that helps most during outages—lighting, heat, NOAA radios, water filtration, and supplemental power generation.

Start here when packing your bag for a full day of rocky summits.

A comprehensive picture of the gear JMT hikers use.

Keep baby's sensitive skin protected from biting bugs with these insect repellent creams, sprays & wipes.

Eight of the best bug repellents that actually work in 2026.

The mosquito-borne disease kills around 610,000 people each year – the vast majority of them children under five across the continent.

Soaking fabrics in a commonly used insect repellent is a simple and effective tool as mosquito bites become more common during daytime, study shows.

There's big savings to be had on winter essentials like boots, hats, puffers, and more.

A 100% complete backpacking water storage & filtration system featuring a detailed breakdown of every component and how they work together.

A father-son team has opened a virtual golf facility that channels all concession profits toward providing water filters for families in western Kenya.

Our favorite ultralight styles and the best of the best backpacking gear.

Solo hiking is about toughness and independence, but also much more. See what other important lessons Kendra gets out of hitting the trail on her own.

The Bucket Ministry distributes 13,000+ water filters to families across four major slums.

Discover how to treat skin, clothes, and gear with a variety of tick repellents- including sprays, wipes, and travel-friendly bottles.

The six-month study conducted in regions of Uganda where malaria is endemic included 400 mothers and their babies, ages 6 months to 18 months.

Branded alternatives are emerging that refine the single-use design.

A review of water filters and purifiers for travel.

At Wirecutter this year, we tested over 4,000 products in tons of categories across our catalog.

This list of stocking stuffers for hikers, campers, runners, skiers, and bikers includes our favorite outdoor gifts this year.

We've got you covered with some of the coolest and most effective mosquito repellent gadgets on the market.

Tamilies across Kiritimati Island are learning how to treat their water safely using bucket filters.

We pulled together the best hunting gifts of the season — field-tested gear tough enough to earn a spot in the truck.

Applying an insecticide treatment to the cloths used to carry babies significantly reduced incidence of malaria in the children.

A brutally honest, probably way too specific, recap on everything I brought, everything I sent home, and everything I added on my NOBO AT hike this year.

This is my full breakdown of everything I carried on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2025.

Dan Becker has a call to action for those looking to support clean water projects this season.

From pocket-size accessories to dream tents and packs, we've pulled together the season's most sure-fire gifts for every kind of hiker.

Finding the perfect Christmas gift for an outdoor enthusiast.

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We tested 25 backpacking water filters and treatment systems to find the best option for your backcountry adventures.

Here's everything on my packing checklist from apparel and accessories to sun protection and gear.

Spraying permethrin on your shoes, clothes, and camping gear will repel ticks and doesn't wash off.

I test out tons of gear every year so I’ll list out some of the items that have tested out well for me.

Read this sweet story to see how an exchange of knowledge can be like water in a desert and have an impact for a lifetime.

A gift guide for dads.

Your ultimate packing list for America’s first national park, with expert-tested picks from our editors.

A recap on the gear Anna used while hiking the PCT for 5 months.

A review of gear to help hike the Pacific Crest Trail.

Here are the top 50 products other consumers are purchasing during the REI Holiday/Winter Sale.

The right outdoor water filter keeps you hydrated and self-reliant.

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Amethyst Basin is moderately challenging and this hike takes you up to a high alpine lake with gorgeous campsites.

Read on to learn more about this exciting study on baby wraps and malaria prevention in the news.

A review of the Squeeze Water Filtration System with Cnoc Premium 2-Liter Bladder.

Liz Kidder's top 10 tips for thru-hiking the PCT.

I’m a professional hiking guide, and every item on this list is something I’ve tested or seen hikers actually use on the trail.

We’ve listed a variety of gift ideas that will help commemorate their adventures.

When you are faced with survival, you want a proven filter that won’t let you down.

How to build an emergency preparedness kit from outdoor gear you already have.

Make sure to read this guide to plan your Red Castle Lakes backpacking trip.

Less than ten pounds of equipment is all you need to be safe, warm, and comfortable in the backcountry.

Our top picks for trail life, including an annual national parks pass, ultralight pillow, and convenient filter system.

A previously healthy New Jersey man has been identified as suffering the first documented fatality from alpha-gal syndrome.

This guide walks you through everything you need to know to hike Mt Whitney with confidence.

Shopping for someone who likes to hike? Here's a dialed list of great gift ideas from our hiking experts to make your shopping easy.

Here are 20 of our top gift ideas for the ultralight backpacker in your family.

Gift Ideas: what to give people who like backpacking

Thanks to the tireless efforts of driven volunteers and the generosity of donors, an estimated 1,000,000 million people now have access to clean water.

The outdoor industry is full of purpose-driven brands that solve real-world problems, so our friends at Ombraz made a ONE DAY SALE to celebrate them all.

Read to discover 9 different types of drinking water and learn how to select the best one for your needs.

Use this checklist for the best hiking gear the next time you head for a hike in the wild. Shop backpacking gear, tents, headlamps, and more.

Fun, functional, and interesting gifts for people who love to walk around in the woods

We rounded up the best hunting gifts of the season, from high-end to hard-use.

If you’re going to spend the day in the woods, you should take steps to protect yourself.

Bye-bye, mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers, no-see-ums, fleas, gnats, and biting flies.

Whether you're exploring the far reaches of the arctic or making a run to the gift-shop for more ammo, we'll make sure your armor is ready.

Here is the newest and my favorite gear from the past year, and what I’ll (likely) be updating my next year’s gear list with.

Treating baby wraps with a mosquito repellent shows promising protection against a top killer of children.

I’ll go ahead and spoil this one in advance: the brand new Cnoc ThruBottle is the perfect Smartwater bottle replacement.

Use this checklist for the best hiking gear the next time you head for a hike in the wild.

Ultralight, homemade, and customizable—these gizmos solve all kinds of backpacking problems.

Backpacking is a great form of recreation on many levels, helping you maintain your physical and emotional health while escaping the pressures of work.

After becoming the first Mexican to complete the Triple Crown of hiking, Zelzin Aketzalli dreams of building Baja California’s first thru-trail.

Squeeze Based Ultralight Water Filters & The Vessels To Pair Them With

Use this checklist for the best hiking gear the next time you head for a hike in the wild. Shop backpacking gear, tents, headlamps, and more.

In the thru-hiking community, Smartwater bottles are prized for their lightweight durability, but they're still single-use. here are some reusable swaps.

CNOC unveils the ThruBottle as a direct upgrade to the Smartwater bottle.

Richard's review of hiking with a Sawyer Squeeze.

Our editors picked their favorite deals from Amazon Prime Day.

Sawyer Products calls Safety Harbor, Florida home. Meet the nonprofit land conservancy dedicated to protecting FL's water, wildlife, and wild places.

Featuring all of the reusable hard-sided ultralight water bottles lighter worth considering

It doesn’t officially start until October 7, there’s already a live sale landing page replete with promises of big savings you can get right now.

In this list, we’ve outlined some effective measures to help you stay safe while enjoying Southeast Asia’s unmatched beauty.

Your ultimate packing list, with expert-tested picks from our editors, plus one item not to bring.

Your ultimate packing list, with expert-tested picks from our editors.

You never know when an emergency will strike. Armed with the items on this bug-out-bag checklist, you’ll always be prepared.

Your ultimate packing list, with expert-tested picks from our editors.

272-mile thru-hike across vermont’s green mountains national forest