Activity + Adventure

Hit the trails, slopes, and water with the best activity and adventure gear that will help you reach new heights, explore new grounds, and enjoy all that nature has to offer. Below are useful gadgets, protective accessories, and high-quality equipment that you’ll want on the road with you.

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Essentials to Kayak and Paddleboard
I’m a Lifelong Paddler, and These Are 15 Essentials I Always Pack for Paddle Board and Kayak Trips From $21
Everything You Need to Stay Comfortable in the Heat for Your Beach Day, According to a Floridian
16 Surefire Ways to Stay Comfortable in the Heat on Your Next Beach Day, According to a Floridian
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I’m an Outdoor Gear Outfitter, and These Are the 15 Hiking Clothes I’ll Be Wearing All Summer — From $20
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The 7 Best Car Roof Tents of 2024
This Best-Selling Men’s and Women’s Hiking Boot Is Now Available in a Lightweight Trail Running Shoe Version
This Best-selling Trekking Boot Now Comes in a Lightweight, Packable Trail Runner That Doubles for Hikes
I've Visited 10 National Parks, and These Are the 15 Hiking Essentials You Should Pack
I've Visited 10 National Parks, and These Are the 15 Hiking Gear Essentials You'll Definitely Want With You
Best Golf Pants
The 14 Best Golf Pants of 2024
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15 Travel Writer-approved River Cruise Essentials for Europe and Beyond – From $13 at Amazon
One-Off: Seasonal Outdoor Product (Paddleboard, Tent, etc.)
Shoppers Say This Inflatable Paddle Board Will Be Your Best Purchase of the Year — and It’s Up to 41% Off
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The 12 Best Rollerblades of 2024
Road Trip Essentials
The 14 Road Trip Essentials You Should Always Pack
Best Camping Cookware
The Best Camping Cookware to Transform Your Campsite Into a Gourmet Kitchen
Brooks Sneaker and Clothing
Our Editors Rely on These Comfy Sneakers and Packable Layers for Long Flights, Outdoor Adventures, and More
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Hiking Gear Is Already on Sale at REI, Backcountry, and More Ahead of Summer — 54 Expert Picks Up to 76% Off
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I’m a Lifelong Camper — Here’s the Cooking Gear You Need to Have an Actually Good Meal in the Woods
Best Bike Bags of 2024
The 9 Best Bike Bags of 2024
Best Backpacking Backpacks
The 7 Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2024
Best Emergency Radios of 2023
The 6 Best Emergency Radios of 2024
As an avid backpacker, this is the lightweight camping gear I am packing for every trip. Tout
I Trekked Solo for 3 Days With Just a Backpack, and These Are the 15 Things I’m Glad I Packed — From $9
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The 12 Best Sleds
TMBK Roof Top Tent
This Clever Rooftop Tent Will Let You Camp Almost Anywhere This Summer — and It’s $200 Off at Amazon
I've Tested 50+ Ski Helmets, and This Is the Best One
I’m an Avid Skier, and This Olympian-approved Helmet Is the Most Comfortable One I’ve Worn on the Slopes
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These Controversial Travel Pants Are the Only Pair You’ll Need for Spring, According to a Gear Outfitter
Best Hand Warmers
The 6 Best Hand Warmers
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REI and Amazon Are Fully Stocked With Waterproof Hiking Gear for Spring — Shop Our 11 Favorites From $8
One-Off: Seasonal Outdoor Product (Paddleboard, Tent, etc.)
This Weatherproof Camping Tent Sets Up in 1 Minute — and It’s Nearly 50% Off Right Now
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I’ve Road Tripped Solo on 3 Continents — Here’s What I Always Keep in My Car for a Safe, Comfortable Drive
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We Tested the Best Insulated Cooler Bags for Golf, Beach Days, and Road Trips
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The Best Portable Solar Panels
The 9 Best Portable Solar Panels of 2024
Best Camping Stoves
The 6 Best Camping Stoves of 2024
REI Fourth of July Sale Tout
REI’s Fourth of July Sale Is Overflowing With Travel Gear Up to 50% Off — Here’s What We’re Eyeing
The Best Swim Goggles
The 13 Best Swim Goggles of 2024
Amazon I Live at the Beach, and This Rash Guard Saves Me From Getting Too Much Sun Tout
I Live by the Beach, and This $20 Amazon Gem Is My Secret to Staying Sunburn-free All Summer
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I Did Van Life for 3 Years, and These Are the 17 Items You'll Regret Not Packing When You're on the Road
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15 Items That Should Be on Your Alaska Cruise Packing List, According to an Expert
Tumi Golf Bags
Tumi’s New Golf Bags Are As Sleek As Its Luggage — Shop the 13 Top Picks From an Avid Golfer
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The 8 Best Car Roof Carriers for Every Road Trip in 2024, Tested and Reviewed
I Hike Hundreds of Miles Every Year: 15 Products I’m Most Excited About for Spring and Summer Tout
I Trek Hundreds of Miles Every Year, and These Are the 15 Spring Hiking Gear Items I'm Adding to My Collection
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Take It From Someone Who's Trekked on All 7 Continents, These Are the Only Hiking Pants You'll Ever Need
Danner Hiking Boot Review Tout
I've Taken These Waterproof Hiking Boots to the Edges of the Earth, and They've Stood Up to Every Element
Best Camping Safety Items
I’m a Lifelong Camper, and I Never Head Into the Woods Without These 14 Safety Products
The Best Camping Gear Storage for Your Next Outdoor Adventure
The Best Camping Gear Storage for Your Next Outdoor Adventure
Best Base Layers
The 8 Best Base Layers of 2024
Best Electric Bikes of 2024
The 13 Best Electric Bikes of 2024
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I Finally Found the Perfect Hiking Boots With Tons of Grip — and They Don’t Need to Be Broken In
Best Running Belts
The 7 Best Running Belts of 2024
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Hot Take: Winter Is the Best Time to Camp — but Only if You Pack These 15 Essentials for a Safe Trip
Free People Movement Ski Suit Review
This Cozy Ski Suit Keeps Me Warm on the Slopes — and It's So Stylish That My Mom and Sister Bought It Too
The Best Hiking Boots for Men and Women
The Best Hiking Boots for Men and Women of 2024
Best Bike Helmets
The 10 Best Bike Helmets of 2024
The Best Electric Scooters
The 6 Best Electric Scooters of 2024
Best Trail Running Shoes
The 10 Best Trail Running Shoes of 2024
Iceland Packing List
I Just Spent a Week in Iceland — Here’s What to Pack for the Northern Lights, Blue Lagoon, and Waterfall Hikes
Best Barefoot Shoes
The 8 Best Barefoot Shoes of 2024
Best Binoculars for Bird Watching
The 6 Best Binoculars for Bird-watching
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The 10 Best Pocket Knives of 2024
Roundup: Best Skiing Gear Amazon Deals Tout
I’m a Former Ski Instructor, and These Are the 12 Things I’d Never Let My Students Hit the Slopes Without
Best Ski Bibs
The 7 Best Ski Bibs of 2024
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Amazon's Best-selling Inflatable Paddle Board Fits in a Backpack — and It's 58% Off Right Now
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Best Snowboards
The 10 Best Snowboards