Outdoor Buying Guides

The Best Dog Harnesses for Any Dog
Harnesses are safer and more secure than simple collars, reduce choking and give you, the owner, more control.

This Simple, Strong Feature Is Taking Over the EDC Knife World. Here’s the Proof
A particularly convenient, secure mechanism is finally emerging as a serious trend in the everyday carry space.


7 Tiny Camping Accessories That Can Make or Break Your Next Trip
From lights to knives to filters, these miniaturized products prove that sometimes, less really is more.
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The Best Utility Knives for Quick Jobs and DIY Projects
Breaking down a box? Set your pricey pocket knife aside and pick up one of these sharp, no-nonsense alternatives.
By Hayley Helms and Jack Seemer

The 10 Best Key Organizers to Keep Your EDC in Check
Do away with the jingle-jangle of traditional keyrings and organize your most important EDC gear.
By Sean Tirman

The Best Pocket Knife Sharpeners to Give Your Blades a Cutting Edge
Keep your skills sharp and your blade sharper with one of these top picks.
By Hayley Helms

The 13 Best Pocket Knives, Tested and Reviewed
A decent pocket knife can be practical but a great one will be indispensable.
By Tanner Bowden, Sean Tirman, and Hayley Helms

The Ultimate Guide to Knife Blade Shapes and Their Uses
A knife is one of the most useful tools you can own, but there are many different types and some are better suited to particular tasks.
By Tanner Bowden and Hayley Helms

The Best Camping Tables For Every Type of Outdoor Adventure
Get outside, but don't forgo convenience. Here are our picks for the best camping tables of the year.
By Hayley Helms

Price Alert: Our Favorite Hiking Sandal is Currently Half-Off Right Now
The Chaco Z/1 Classic offers class-leading support, durability and repairability.
By Gear Patrol

15 Essential Everyday Carry (EDC) Items Under $25
The gear you carry and use every single day doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg.
By Sean Tirman

The Best Small Pocket Knives to Carry with You at All Times
These tiny tools prove that when it comes to EDC, less really can be more.
By Hayley Helms

The 17 Best Multi-Tools You Can Get Right Now
We did the research and testing in order to find the coolest tools available from Leatherman, Gerber, Victorinox and more.
By Hayley Helms, Sean Tirman, and Tanner Bowden

The 10 Best Fixed-Blade Knives Available
From cutting wood to skinning critters, these blades are tough enough to rough it.
By Sean Tirman, Hayley Helms, and Tanner Bowden

What a Tanto Blade Is, and Why You Need One
The only thing cooler than the look of a tanto blade is the history. We dive into all the details of this impressive and divisive blade.
By Tanner Bowden and Hayley Helms

The Best TSA-Approved Pocket Knives & EDC
The most useful tool for travel is the one that doesn't get confiscated at security.
By Hayley Helms

The Best Pocket Knives Made with D2 Steel
Thanks to its versatility, hard-wearing nature and approachable pricepoint, D2 steel comes standard in many popular knives. Here are some of our favorites.
By Hayley Helms

The Best Synthetic Down Jackets for Staying Warm and Dry
Synthetic insulation rivals down in warmth — and surpasses it in durability and water resistance.
By Tanner Bowden and Hayley Helms