Outdoor
The Hiking Boot Our Editors Have Worn for 500 Miles Without a Blister
Three editors. Five hundred combined miles. One boot produced zero blisters across all three. Here's which one and what makes it different.
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The Tent Our Editors Set Up in the Dark and Would Buy Again
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Hiking Poles: Do You Actually Need Them and What Length Is Right
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Your Hiking Pack Destroys Your Shoulders After 8 Miles. Here's Why
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How to Layer for Alpine Hiking Without Overheating on the Climb
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The Headlamp Our Mountaineers Clip On and Never Think About Again
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Osprey Atmos AG 65 Review: Three Seasons on Trail
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Featured Stories
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Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad Review: Is the Price Premium Real
We tested the Nemo Tensor against three other pads across 45 nights at temperatures from 15°F to 65°F. Here's whether the $180 is justified.
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MAY 26, 2026|Outdoor
Arc'teryx vs Patagonia: Which Hardshell Actually Keeps You Dry
We wore both hardshells through 40 days of alpine weather. One kept us drier. Here's the honest breakdown.
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MAY 26, 2026|Deals
Running Gear Price Tracking: The Tools That Tell You When to Buy
Price alerts and tracking tools eliminate the guesswork from running gear purchases. Here's the exact setup our editors use.
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MAY 26, 2026|Deals
Salomon vs Hoka Sale Cycles: When Each Brand Discounts and How Much
We tracked both brands' pricing across major retailers for 12 months. The discount windows are predictable — here's when to buy.
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MAY 26, 2026|Deals
The Running Watches Our Editors Bought Refurbished (And What Happened)
Three editors bought refurbished GPS watches from three different sources. Here's what arrived, how they performed, and what we'd do differently.
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MAY 26, 2026|Deals
How to Build a Full Running Kit for Under $300
A complete running kit — shoes, watch, apparel, and accessories — doesn't require $800. Here's how our editors would spend $300 to get 90% of the performance.
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MAY 26, 2026|Deals
How to Tell If a Running Shoe Is Discontinued (Before You Buy the Wrong One)
Discontinued running shoes look identical to current models online. Buying the wrong one means no warranty, no future replacement, and foam that may be years old.
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MAY 26, 2026|Deals
Running Gear Warranties: Which Brands Actually Stand Behind Their Products
Warranty policies vary from lifetime to 90 days. Here's what each major running brand covers — and which ones actually honor claims.
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MAY 26, 2026|Deals
Outlet vs Full Price: Which Running Brands Have Real Outlet Savings
We visited five brand outlets and compared outlet prices to retail. Some brands offer genuine savings. Others use outlets to move inferior product.
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MAY 26, 2026|Deals
The Running Apparel Our Editors Buy at the End of Season (And Why)
End-of-season running apparel clearance is predictable, deep, and often the only time premium brands discount. Here's what our editors stock up on and why.
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MAY 26, 2026|Deals
How to Use REI's Return Policy to Test Running Gear Without Risk
REI's return policy is the most generous in running retail. Here's exactly how it works and the gear categories where it matters most.
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Why Your Garmin Watch Is $100 Cheaper on One Site Than Another
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Running Shoe Sales: How to Know If the Discount Is Real
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REI vs Running Warehouse vs Amazon: Where Running Gear Is Actually Cheapest
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