Charlotte

We tested women’s trail runners for grip, toe box fit and durability. Here’s the pair to buy for technical trails, wide feet or a tight budget.

We tested trail mountain bikes for fit, suspension, brakes, and real trail manners. Here are the two worth buying, and who each one suits.

We tested framed and soft toddler carriers for hiking, weighing comfort, fit, storage, and harness security to find the best picks for your family.

We tested titanium sporks for pouch reach, weight and mouth feel. The TOAKS Long Handle is our pick, with budget and two-piece options inside.

We tested DEET, picaridin, permethrin, and botanical tick repellents for hiking. Here’s what to put on skin, what to treat clothing with, and when each wins.

We tested insulated bottles for basecamp coffee, group pours, and day hikes. Here are the thermoses that keep drinks hot and packs dry.

We tested eight women’s thermal sets and tops to find which stay warm without bulk, which layer under jeans, and which to skip.

We tested men’s thermal sets, tops and bottoms for warmth, fit and how they layer. What to buy for hiking, hunting, work and everyday cold.

We tested thermal underwear for cold-weather work, hiking and everyday layering. These sets, bottoms and leggings stay warm without bulk.

We tested thermal tops for cold-weather layering: the warmest base layers for running, work, and winter wear, from budget waffles to five-packs.