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Over a decade, our team has worn close to 100 rain jackets. In the last year, backpackers donned five new shells across 100 miles of hiking in Washington state to find top designs. To find the best rain jackets of 2026, I, guide manager Nick Belcaster, led wet-weather experts into…

While smartphones will get the job done, they can’t match the enhanced capabilities of a dedicated GPS device. We’ve been putting the best handheld GPS to the challenge for almost a decade. Lead tester Nick Belcaster’s recent testing slate saw three new units tested across 127 miles (exactly) of Washington’s…

Staying warm this winter starts from the ground up, and we’ve been testing the best base layers for men to pad out your closet. From high-output ski-hill romps to tucking into something warmer to tend the woodstove, we’ve settled on the top sets of tops and bottoms that will get…

Satellite messengers are popular for backcountry communication, but satellite phones still have a place in our expedition toolkits. With subscription plans becoming downright affordable — with some even offering a free phone — why text when you can make a voice call? We’ve used satellite phones since before (and after!)…

Choosing the best avalanche beacon (also called a transceiver) is one of the most important decisions any winter backcountry traveler can make. Skis, boots, and bindings get a lot of attention, but your rescue equipment—including a reliable beacon—can make the ultimate difference in an emergency. If you’re heading into avalanche…

Most of my genetic makeup comes from the British Isles. English, Irish, Scottish, mostly, with a smattering of Norwegian and a dash of Nigerian, of all things. Coupled with my love of history, I have long held a certain amount of affection toward the UK, even if the government there…

There are few things worse for a clean truck interior than tossing a soot-covered fire pit in the back after camp. HOWL’s HaulBags already tackled that particular problem. Now they’re doing it in camo. HOWL released Duck Camo HaulBags, adding a little more camouflage to a lineup that already includes…

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