Apparel & Outdoor
What you wear and what you carry. Includes everyday apparel and the more specialized end of outdoor gear. Bias toward things that last more than one season.
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Best Trail Running Shoes: Four That Keep Going
Four trail running shoes the testers and long-mileage owners trust, weighed against uneven ground and more of it than you planned on. Grip, cushion, wide feet.
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Best Trekking Poles for Two More Points of Contact
Two feet are a start; four points of contact is a conversation. Gloria's four favorite trekking poles, from a $65 carbon pair to ones that fold into a daypack.
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Best Walking Shoes for Men: Four That Last
Your feet are the only thing between you and the floor. Four walking shoes the reviewers stand behind, weighed against a lot of miles I didn't choose.
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The Best Day Hiking Backpacks the Trees Will Welcome
Three day hiking backpacks I would send you outside with — a gentle crossover, a serious hauler, and a featherlight one. The trees are waiting.