Charlotte

We tested grilling kits, survival kits and knife sets to find outdoor gifts that get used. A stainless four-piece grill set wins for most buyers.

The gear that earns permanent space in a pack: a 45-gram water filter, a hatchet that splits kindling, and a hammock two adults can share.

We picked the layers, sun shirts, and cold-weather accessories that earn a place in a pack — plus what to buy first when you’re starting from nothing.

We tested outdoor blankets for wet grass, sand, cold bleachers, and backpacking. Here are the warmest, most packable picks and the trade-offs that matter.

We compared solo backpacking tents for weight, room, weather protection, and easy pitching to help you choose a shelter you can carry all day.

We tested non-slip yoga mats for grip, cushioning, balance, and sweat, so you can pick the right surface for yoga, Pilates, and home workouts.

We compared trail-focused park guides for backpacking trips, from a hike-first classic to compact all-parks planners and a photo-led inspirer.

We tested mummy sleeping bags from budget synthetics to down bags. Here’s our three-season pick, plus the best for cold, tall and light sleepers.

We tested camping multitools for saws that cut kindling, locks that hold, and weight you will actually carry. Here is what earns a place in your pack.

We tested compact multitools for backpacking and picked the Leatherman Sidekick, plus ultralight, budget, and survival alternatives.