Activity + Adventure

Hit the trails, slopes, and water with the best activity and adventure gear that will help you reach new heights, explore new grounds, and enjoy all that nature has to offer. Below are useful gadgets, protective accessories, and high-quality equipment that you’ll want on the road with you.

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The Best Hiking Shoes for Men of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
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14 Fall-ready Hiking Pants to Grab Before Amazon October Prime Day — Get Early Deals Up to 63% Off
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The 7 Best Quick-dry Towels of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
What to Pack for a Novice Camper
8 Things Beginner Campers Should Never Go Into the Woods Without — and What to Leave at Home, From $22
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10 Common Packing Mistakes Hikers Make — and What to Bring Instead, According to an Outdoor Gear Expert
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This One Backpack Mistake Can Ruin Your Next Trek — According to Someone Who's Hiked all 7 Continents
Amazon Roundup: Fall Camping Amazon Finds
I’ve Been Camping for 30+ Years, and I Never Leave for a Fall Trip Without These 15 Essentials at Amazon
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This Versatile Patagonia Hiking Shirt Is My Fall M.V.P. on and off the Trails
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What Not to Wear for Fall Hiking Trips, and What to Pack Instead From $19
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I Used to Work at Lululemon, and Its Hiking Collection Is My Best-kept Secret for Comfy Travel Gear From $29
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I Just Got Back From a 10-day Hike, and These Comfy Boots Kept My Feet Dry and Blister-free
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You Don't Want to Step Foot in a Waterpark Without These 18 Essentials From Just $9
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I’m a Lifelong Paddler, and These Are 15 Essentials I Always Pack for Paddle Board and Kayak Trips From $21
Everything You Need to Stay Comfortable in the Heat for Your Beach Day, According to a Floridian
16 Surefire Ways to Stay Comfortable in the Heat on Your Next Beach Day, According to a Floridian
Roundup Best Early Fourth of July Golf Deals
Amazon Has Tons of Fourth of July Deals at This Special Golf Storefront — Starting As Low As $6
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The Best Pickleball Gear of 2024
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I Just Got Back From a Glamping Weekend, and These Are 15 Surefire Ways to Level Up Any Camp Setup — From $6
First Dive or Snorkel Trip Gear
18 Things a Lifelong Scuba Diver Recommends Packing for Your First Dive or Snorkel Trip — From $14
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The 8 Best Camping Pillows of 2024
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I’m an Outdoor Gear Outfitter, and These Are the 15 Hiking Clothes I’ll Be Wearing All Summer — From $20
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The 7 Best Car Roof Tents of 2024
This Best-Selling Men’s and Women’s Hiking Boot Is Now Available in a Lightweight Trail Running Shoe Version
This Best-selling Trekking Boot Now Comes in a Lightweight, Packable Trail Runner That Doubles for Hikes
 I've Visited 10 National Parks, and These Are the 15 Hiking Essentials You Should Pack
I've Visited 10 National Parks, and These Are the 15 Hiking Gear Essentials You'll Definitely Want With You
Best Golf Pants
The 14 Best Golf Pants of 2024
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15 Travel Writer-approved River Cruise Essentials for Europe and Beyond – From $13 at Amazon
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Shoppers Say This Inflatable Paddle Board Will Be Your Best Purchase of the Year — and It’s Up to 41% Off
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The 12 Best Rollerblades of 2024
Road Trip Essentials
The 14 Road Trip Essentials You Should Always Pack
Best Camping Cookware
The Best Camping Cookware to Transform Your Campsite Into a Gourmet Kitchen
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Our Editors Rely on These Comfy Sneakers and Packable Layers for Long Flights, Outdoor Adventures, and More
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Hiking Gear Is Already on Sale at REI, Backcountry, and More Ahead of Summer — 54 Expert Picks Up to 76% Off
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I’m a Lifelong Camper — Here’s the Cooking Gear You Need to Have an Actually Good Meal in the Woods
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The 6 Best Bike Bags of 2024
Best Backpacking Backpacks
The 7 Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2024
Best Emergency Radios of 2023
The 9 Best Emergency Radios of 2024
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I Trekked Solo for 3 Days With Just a Backpack, and These Are the 15 Things I’m Glad I Packed — From $9
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The 12 Best Sleds
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This Clever Rooftop Tent Will Let You Camp Almost Anywhere This Summer — and It’s $200 Off at Amazon
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I’m an Avid Skier, and This Olympian-approved Helmet Is the Most Comfortable One I’ve Worn on the Slopes
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These Controversial Travel Pants Are the Only Pair You’ll Need for Spring, According to a Gear Outfitter
Best Hand Warmers
The 6 Best Hand Warmers
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REI and Amazon Are Fully Stocked With Waterproof Hiking Gear for Spring — Shop Our 11 Favorites From $8
One-Off: Seasonal Outdoor Product (Paddleboard, Tent, etc.)
This Weatherproof Camping Tent Sets Up in 1 Minute — and It’s Over 30% Off Right Now
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I’ve Road Tripped Solo on 3 Continents — Here’s What I Always Keep in My Car for a Safe, Comfortable Drive
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We Tested the Best Insulated Cooler Bags for Golf, Beach Days, and Road Trips
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The 9 Best Hiking Leggings of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
The Best Portable Solar Panels
The 9 Best Portable Solar Panels of 2024
Best Camping Stoves
The 6 Best Camping Stoves of 2024
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REI’s Fourth of July Sale Is Overflowing With Travel Gear Up to 50% Off — Here’s What We’re Eyeing
The Best Swim Goggles
The 13 Best Swim Goggles of 2024
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I Live by the Beach, and This $20 Amazon Gem Is My Secret to Staying Sunburn-free All Summer
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I Did Van Life for 3 Years, and These Are the 17 Items You'll Regret Not Packing When You're on the Road
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15 Items That Should Be on Your Alaska Cruise Packing List, According to an Expert
Tumi Golf Bags
Tumi’s New Golf Bags Are As Sleek As Its Luggage — Shop the 13 Top Picks From an Avid Golfer
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The 8 Best Car Roof Carriers for Every Road Trip in 2024, Tested and Reviewed
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I Trek Hundreds of Miles Every Year, and These Are the 15 Spring Hiking Gear Items I'm Adding to My Collection
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Take It From Someone Who's Trekked on All 7 Continents, These Are the Only Hiking Pants You'll Ever Need
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I've Taken These Waterproof Hiking Boots to the Edges of the Earth, and They've Stood Up to Every Element
Best Camping Safety Items
I’m a Lifelong Camper, and I Never Head Into the Woods Without These 14 Safety Products
The Best Camping Gear Storage for Your Next Outdoor Adventure
The Best Camping Gear Storage for Your Next Outdoor Adventure