Gear

The Best Women’s Hiking Boots of 2026

27 min read Apr 23, 2026

a row of hiking boots

From Day Hikes to Big Overnights: The Best Hiking Boots

26 min read Apr 21, 2026

Surfboard Roof Racks

The Best Surfboard Roof Racks for Your Car

24 min read Apr 21, 2026

Wetsuit lineup

Stay Warm, Surf Longer: The Best Wetsuits

47 min read Apr 20, 2026

Best Board Shorts

The Best Board Shorts: From Wave-Ready Performance to Casual Comfort

35 min read Apr 19, 2026

Owen Wright, a few years after his head injury, surfing at Teahupoo

The Best Surf Helmets for Dangerous Waves and Crowded Lineups

15 min read Apr 15, 2026

two women with soft coolers drinking a beverage on the beach

On-the-Go Chill: The Best Soft Coolers

21 min read Apr 14, 2026

The Lib Tech Escalator Splitboard Is a Daily Driver for the Backcountry

The Lib Tech Escalator Splitboard Is a Daily Driver for the Backcountry

6 min read Apr 9, 2026

Backcountry Cottonwoods LT Xpore 3L Jacket: A Pick for Lift Lines and Long Tours

9 min read Apr 9, 2026

Velotric Gomad in SF

Velotric GoMad Utility Electric Bike Review: The Do-It-All Ebike

9 min read Apr 8, 2026

The Burton 3D Fish Splitboard

One Board, One Mission: The Burton 3D Fish Splitboard Is Made to Ride Powder

7 min read Apr 7, 2026

a man walks across a rocky ocean bottom in water shoes

In Deep: The Best Water Shoes

24 min read Apr 5, 2026

It’s Not Just A Phase: Jones Mercury FASE Snowboard Bindings Review

10 min read Apr 2, 2026

a woman wearing a surf hat

The Best Surf Hats (That Will Stay Put)

20 min read Apr 2, 2026