CAMPING GEAR

If the fact that some people leave terrible reviews of national parks surprises you, then we’re on the same page. “No cell service.” “Somewhat bland.” Artist Amber Share took creativity to a whole new level when she decided to illustrate our national parks’ funniest one-star reviews. Yes, apparently many of our country’s most beautiful landscapes

Mercedes is finally offering up a full-featured, go-anywhere luxury wagon in the U.S. In the fall, we’ll finally get the updated 2021 E-Class All-Terrain wagon. While the Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain wagon has been on offer in Europe for years now, we’ve never gotten it on this side of the Atlantic. We have enjoyed the E-Class

We found a favorite sleeping pad among the latest REI end-of-season sale: Sea to Summit’s Comfort Plus Insulated Pad. We’ve been familiar with the Comfort Plus for years. Last year, we ranked it the best overall backpacking sleeping pad in our annual testing. Our tester really liked how the double air chambers gave the lightweight pad

Tomorrow, HOKA ONE ONE will release the wildest running shoe we’ve ever seen. “Using this product for anything other than running may impair balance and dexterity. So don’t wear these on stairs or while driving.” Suffice to say, that’s a warning we’ve never seen before — especially from a brand about its own shoe. And

Fear around the growing COVID-19 pandemic has temporarily shuttered both the Natural Products Expo West and the North American Handmade Bicycle Show. As concerns around health and travel safety continue to mount worldwide amidst the spread of the novel coronavirus, governments, businesses, and organizations alike are beginning to face hard choices. And that’s no less true

Backcountry’s Winter Clearance Sale has discounts of up to 60% on popular skis, bindings, boots, jackets, pants, and more winter gear. Shoulder season isn’t here yet, so there’s still time to put some new winter gear to use. We found deep discounts on winter clothing and equipment, and, oddly, few summer camping essentials. The sale runs to