Ethan Caldwell

Camping straight out of your pickup truck is one of the most practical ways to sleep off the ground, and the right truck bed tents for camping make all the difference between a miserable night and a genuinely great outdoor experience. I have spent the last several years testing different pickup truck tent models across … Read more

After logging over 4,000 miles across desert trails, mountain passes, and week-long off-grid trips, our team learned one thing the hard way: food storage can make or break an expedition. When you are three days from the nearest grocery store with a cooler full of melted ice and soggy sandwiches, you start wishing you had … Read more

Few pieces of outdoor gear divide hikers as much as the softshell jacket. I have spent years testing them on coastal trails in Malibu, exposed ridgelines in the Sierra Nevada, and damp forest paths in the Pacific Northwest. The right softshell becomes the layer you reach for more than any other in your closet. The … Read more

Getting caught in a downpour halfway up a trail without proper leg protection can turn a great hike into a miserable slog. The best rain pants for hiking keep your lower half dry, block wind, and still allow enough breathability to prevent you from soaking in your own sweat. After testing 10 pairs across wet … Read more

Getting caught in a multi-day downpour on a backcountry trail is the fastest way to learn the difference between a real waterproof shell and a fancy windbreaker. I have spent the better part of three years testing rain jackets on the Pacific Crest Trail sections, through Olympic National Park rain forests, and during surprise monsoon … Read more

I have spent the better part of three years chasing trails in conditions most people would call miserable. From the constant drizzle of the Pacific Northwest to surprise downpours during early-morning transition practice at Nautica Malibu, I have learned one thing the hard way. The jacket you choose for wet weather can make or break … Read more

I have been caught in downpours from Lisbon to Lima, and I learned the hard way that stuffing a bulky rain shell into a carry-on is a recipe for wrinkled clothes and wasted space. A packable rain jacket that actually compresses down small can save a trip. The best packable rain jackets for travel fold … Read more

Finding the best rain jackets for women means sorting through dozens of options that all claim to be waterproof, breathable, and packable. Our team spent weeks testing 12 of the most popular women’s rain shells on the market today, from budget-friendly windbreakers to premium technical hardshells. We wore them hiking in steady downpours, commuting in … Read more

Neck and shoulder pain hits almost everyone at some point, whether from hours hunched over a laptop, a tough workout, or a chronic condition like arthritis or fibromyalgia. I have spent months testing different infrared heating pads to find out which ones actually deliver deep, penetrating relief for the trapezius muscles and cervical spine area. … Read more

After testing over 20 rain jackets in real-world conditions, our team identified the best rain jackets for men that actually keep you dry. We spent three months hiking through Pacific Northwest downpours, commuting in city storms, and running trails in heavy rain to find shells that deliver genuine waterproof performance without sacrificing breathability. The North … Read more