Charlotte

We tested river shoes for wet rocks, boat decks, and hike-in swims. Here’s the pair to buy for rocky water and the lighter alternatives.

We tested stackable tube sets from 5 to 150 pounds to find the ones that anchor to a door, pack small, and hold their tension past the first month.

We tested handle-equipped resistance band sets for strength, rehab, and travel, and picked the ones with the most useful resistance ranges and hardware.

Our tested picks for night hiking, camp chores, and hard-hat work: the headlamps whose beam, weight, and runtime earn a place in your pack.

We tested waterproof backpacks and dry bags to find the best for paddle days, rainy hikes, and travel—with picks for capacity, pockets, and budget.

We tested raincoats in sustained downpours to find the shells and long coats that actually keep you dry, from a premium hiking shell to a packable backup.

We put hiking rain pants to work in wet weather. Here’s the driest shell, the budget pair that packs smallest, and how to size over-pants for layers.

We tested rain pants in real wet weather. Here’s what keeps you dry over layers, packs small, and holds up, plus the budget pick worth buying.

We tested men’s rain jackets in real downpours to find the best packable shell, the warmest pick and the best budget buy for commuting.

We tested rain shells for hiking and picked seven, from a seam-taped shell with pit zips to a budget jacket that lives in your pack.