Charlotte

We tested filters, poles, first-aid kits, lights, and small safety gear to find the hiking accessories worth carrying on every trip.

We tested heated gloves for skiing, hunting and winter work. Here’s which pairs keep fingers warm, and where battery life and bulk cost you.

We tested camping headlamps for brightness, runtime, fit and weather resistance, and picked the kits and beams worth packing for a night outdoors.

Weight, beam shape, and power plan decide a backpacking headlamp. We tested six for night hiking and camp chores and picked the ones worth carrying.

We tested headlamps for trails, camps, and job sites. The rechargeable Lepro two-pack is our do-everything pick; here’s when to spend more.

We tested brimmed hats, safari caps, and visors for coverage, fit, and breathability to find the shade that works for hiking, fishing, and yard work.

We tested seven camping hatchets for kindling, limbs, and pack space. Here’s the one to buy first, plus the best budget, wood-handled, and packable picks.

We tested hardshell jackets for waterproofing, breathability and packability, from budget shells to a premium backpacking layer worth the money.

We tested hardtail mountain bikes for adult trail riding and picked a trail-ready 29er, a value pick, and a small-rider option.

We tested hangboards for finger strength to find the best for home training, doorframe mounting and warming up at the crag.