outdoors
The Best Camera Bags, Straps, and Backpacks We’ve Tested
[ad_1] Cases for Your Filters and Memory Cards What good is protecting your camera if your memory cards and filters get ruined? You won’t be able to take the shot you want! I like these protective cases. Wandrd Lens Filter Case Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Wandrd Lens Filter Case for $44: I’m always so bad at…
Why Does This Tent Cost $250 and This One $800? Check the Fabric
[ad_1] Spend any time at all researching outdoor gear, whether it’s a new tent or a new rain jacket, and you’ll quickly find yourself awash in a confusing array of jargon. Silnylon, polyurethane, X-Pac, cuben fiber, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)—what are these things? What none of them are is perfect. Each has its own…
The Best Deals From REI’s 2025 Labor Day Sale
[ad_1] REI’s Labor Day sale ends tonight at midnight. Many items are up to 30 percent off, and REI Co-op members save 20 percent on any REI Outlet item (on top of the sale price). To get the member discount, add the promo code LABORDAY2025 at checkout. Many of the best REI deals are on…
The Best Fitness Trackers and Watches for Everyone
[ad_1] Other Fitness Trackers to Consider Photograph: Adrienne So Garmin Instinct 3 for $400: Garmin’s Instinct line doesn’t have as many high-end features as the Fenix 8, but it’s popular because it’s cheaper and it has a cool, chunky retro aesthetic that I love. This year’s updates include the built-in flashlight and a new reinforced…
I’ve Tested 45 Scooters on the Streets of New York—Here Are My 9 Favorites
[ad_1] Other Scooters to Consider I’ve tested many scooters. Not all deserve a spot above, but some are still worth considering. Niu KQi 100P Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Niu KQi 100P for $350: The KQi 100P is slightly lighter, cheaper, and faster than the Segway E2 Pro, my top budget recommendation, but I eked out slightly…
I’m an Outdoor Writer. I’m Shopping 28 Deals From REI’s July 4 Sale
[ad_1] The REI Fourth of July sale is a great time to get a deal on hiking, camping, and backpacking essentials. This year, there are also great competing July Fourth sale deals from Backcountry and Public Lands. We test camping and hiking gear all year round here at WIRED, and these REI deals are on…
The Best Umbrellas to Help You Ride Out the Rain
[ad_1] Other Good Umbrellas to Consider There are a lot of umbrellas out there, and we’re always testing more. Here are a few others we like that didn’t quite make our list of top picks. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Blunt Classic UV for $119: Blunt’s umbrellas are, well, blunt. No pointy bits around the canopy to…
Our Favorite Merino Wool Clothes to Keep You Comfy in Any Weather
[ad_1] Merino wool is a super fiber. The best merino wool clothing somehow manages to be comfortable in 95-degree-Fahrenheit heat, and merino base layers keep you warm well below freezing. Unlike synthetic fibers derived from petroleum, merino wool is natural and renewable. Merino wool’s versatility means there’s a bewildering array of blends and options to…