Charlotte

We tested budget polarized sunglasses for driving, fishing, running, and everyday wear. Here are the pairs worth buying, including multipacks and stylish singles.

We tested budget mountain bikes on trail and pavement to find the one worth buying, plus the best picks for heavier riders and simpler gearing.

We compared budget backpacking tents on weight, floor space and weather protection to find the ones worth carrying for couples, solo hikers and tall campers.

We wore everyday pairs from Wrangler, Lee, Haggar, Dockers, and Amazon Essentials to find the jeans and khakis that fit, hold up, and skip the iron.

We tested carry-on suitcases from Samsonite, Travelpro, LEVEL8 and more to find the bag that fits the overhead bin, rolls quietly and survives the trip.

Soft bags, a hard box and a steel basket tested for real trips: which car top carrier fits your roof, your luggage and the weather you drive in.

Two burners, wind guards, and a stove that fits beside the cooler: the car camping stoves we recommend for real campsite meals, from budget to premium.

We tested foam roll-ups, air pads, and an SUV bed to find the car camping mattress worth the trunk space, from budget to premium.

We set up four pop-up canopies to find the ones that last: a do-it-all 10×10, a walled market booth, and a light budget pick.

We tested camping bottles for weight, leaks and cold retention. The Nalgene wins overall; insulated picks follow, plus a 64-ounce pick for long days.