Outdoors
Camping, hiking, backpacking and climbing gear — compared against itself, judged on real weather. 159 guides.
Seven categories, 442 gear comparisons, every one against gear of the same type.
Camping, hiking, backpacking and climbing gear — compared against itself, judged on real weather. 159 guides.
Kayaks, paddleboards, fishing and everything else that starts at the water's edge. 85 guides.
Boards, boots, outerwear and avalanche kit for the Cascades and beyond. 28 guides.
Clubs, bags, simulators and accessories — for the course and the garage. 38 guides.
Waterfowl gear for the Pacific Flyway — decoys, calls, waders and blinds. 13 guides.
E-bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes and the kit that keeps them rolling. 49 guides.
Grills, fire pits, power stations and the gear that makes a backyard worth sitting in. 52 guides.
Best Backpacking Tents Over $300 for 2026 buyers have more options than ever. Premium backpacking tents cost more because they're lighter, more weatherproof, and…
Best Duck Hunting Kayaks 2026 buyers have more options than ever. A hunting kayak opens water that no boat can reach — and in those spots, birds that have never…
Best Snowboard Bindings buyers have more options than ever. Bindings are the critical link between your boots and board. We compared the top bindings across flex…
Best Disc Golf Bags 2026 — Backpack & Tote Picks buyers have more options than ever. Your disc golf bag determines how many discs you can carry, how comfortable a…
Best Duck Decoys 2026 buyers have more options than ever. The right decoys are the foundation of every successful duck spread. After 20 years of running spreads…
Best E-Bike Accessories for 2026 buyers have more options than ever. E-bikes come bare â no phone mount, no rear rack, no mirror, no alarm. The accessories you add…
I'm Ian. I live in the Pacific Northwest and I spend most weekends outside — hiking, paddling, hunting ducks in the rain, and lately trying to make a golf swing hold up. Gear for the Weekend is where I put what I've worked out about the equipment.
Most of the photography on this site is mine, taken on the trips the gear was used on. Where a roundup covers something I haven't used personally, it says so. The aim is a site that's useful to the person I was five years ago — someone with a bit of money to spend and no idea which of forty near-identical tents is the right one.
Buying advice, technique and trip planning.
Best Hiking Gear for Beginners buyers have more options than ever. Your first hiking kit doesn't need to cost a fortune or fill a closet. This guide covers the…
How to Build a Campfire: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide buyers have more options than ever. Building a campfire is one of those skills that looks simple until…
Camping Meal Ideas: Easy Recipes for Every Type of Trip buyers have more options than ever. The best camping food is food that actually gets eaten — which means it…
Camping with Kids: A Practical Guide for First-Time Families buyers have more options than ever. Family camping is one of the most rewarding outdoor experiences you…
How to Choose a Tent: A Complete Buying Guide buyers have more options than ever. Tents are one of the most confusing outdoor gear purchases — season ratings,…
How to Choose Hiking Boots: Trail Runners vs Boots vs Sandals buyers have more options than ever. Footwear choice affects your entire hiking experience more than…