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Gear

When it comes to outdoor gear you want something that you can rely on in tough situations. Don’t settle for a mediocre headlamp that will break during a light rain storm or a tent that won’t protect you from the elements. Instead read our outdoor gear reviews and follow our guides to pick the best equipment, from multi-tools to walkie talkies.

Best Filtered Water Bottle [2019]

October 28, 2019November 4, 2019

The best filtered water bottle for the outdoors is the LifeStraw Go. It’s durable, filters up to 1000 liters of water and is very easy to use. It’s an amazing gadget to have on any backpacking or hiking trip.

Best Electric Cooler [2019]

October 28, 2019

After hours of research we chose the the Knox Electric Cooler and Warmer for our top pick. It offer plenty of storage space, its wheels make it easy to move even when filled up with food and beverages.

Best Solar Charger [2019]

October 9, 2019October 26, 2019

Our favorite solar charger is the RAVPower 24-Watt Solar. It can power up to three devices at once and it’s extremely portable thanks to its folding capabilities. It’s perfect for backpacking and camping.

Best Headlamp [2019]

September 10, 2019October 26, 2019

The MOICO 7-LED Rechargeable Headlamp offers all the essential features for a reasonable price and is extremely bright. We think it’s the best headlamp for camping as well as for running.

Best Walkie Talkie [2019]

August 23, 2019October 26, 2019

The best walkie talkie for beginners and intermediates is the Retevis RT-5R. It offers impressive 128 channels and a 36 mile range, which should be more than enough for most use cases. If you need even more range you should go for the Luiton LT-188H VHF 10W Walkie Talkie.

Best Soft Sided Cooler [2019]

August 16, 2019October 26, 2019

The overall best soft sided cooler is the Engel HD30 Waterproof. Its unique cooling system allows ice to stay frozen for up to 4.5 days. Our budget pick is the Coleman 30-Can, which is more than enough for your average day trip.

Best Pop-Up Canopy [2019]

August 15, 2019October 26, 2019

The AmazonBasics Pop-up Canopy Tent suits most people’s needs and is a great budget option. If you are ready to spend a little more and are looking for something a more sturdy, we recommend the Quick Set Escape Shelter Pop-up Canopy.

Best Tactical Flashlight [2019]

July 27, 2019October 26, 2019

The Streamlight 88040 ProTac HL 750 comes with 750 lumen, a range of up to 880 feet and is the overall best tactical flashlight on our list. Its build quality is excellent and it has an IPX7 water resistance rating. In case you are on a budget, we recommend checking out the Solaray ZX-2 instead.