Charlotte

We tested UPF 50+ sun shirts for hiking, water, and everyday heat, and ranked the best picks for coverage, fit, and value.

We tested UPF 50+ sun shirts, hoodies, and rash guards for hiking, water days, and hot yard work, and picked the eight worth wearing.

We tested sun hoodies for fishing, hiking and running. Here’s which hood stays up, which cuts run large, and the one we recommend first.

We tested wide-brim sun hats for beach, trail and everyday wear. Here’s which ones shade best, pack smallest and stay put in wind.

We tested wide-brim women’s sun hats for beach, trail, and travel. Our top pick packs flat, adjusts to fit, and shades without blocking your view.

The best sun hats for beach days, fishing and long hikes, chosen for brim coverage, breathability and fit, plus the sizing traps to check first.

Our tested summer sleeping bag picks balance warmth, packed size, fit, and value for backpacking and car camping.

The gear that earns its place in the car: a 45-gram water filter, a pocket first-aid tin, a folding stove, warm blankets, and lights for the tent.

The right sack shrinks your bag for the trail and lets it breathe at home. We compare compression and storage sacks on size, hardware, and pack fit.

We tested solar, USB and battery string lights for tents, awnings and RVs to find the sets that light a campsite without an outlet.