Charlotte

We tested trekking poles for women and picked stable, lightweight pairs for day hikes, travel, and budget-minded trail days.

We tested lightweight, collapsible trekking poles for loaded packs. Here’s which pair to buy for durability, packability, and a fixed budget.

We tested trekking poles on climbs, descents and rock, weighing lock security, swing weight and pack size. Here’s what we’d buy at every price.

We tested seven subscription-free treadmills, from compact walking pads to full-size runners, and picked the ones worth your floor space.

We tested walking treadmills for desk, apartment, and small-space use. Here are the best flat pads, handrail models, and incline machines for daily walks.

We tested stainless, plastic and kids’ travel utensil sets to find the ones that pack quiet, clean up easily and hold up to daily lunches.

We tested quick-dry, wash-and-wear underwear for trips, from ExOfficio’s full-cut brief to disposable cotton backups that pack flat.

We tested compression socks for long flights and travel days, ranking them by fit, firmness, stay-up comfort, and value so you can pack the right pair.

We tested packs that hike as well as they fly, from a 55-liter load hauler to stuffable daypacks, so you can choose one bag for the whole trip.

We packed and compared travel first aid kits for cars, daypacks, and camping, from a 3.5-ounce pocket box to a 298-piece binder that lives under a seat.