Kai Burkhardt

I tested five bug out bags for their contents, usefulness, portability and more. After eating rations and setting up flimsy tents, here are my two favorites.

I tested five ponchos to see how they compare with waterproofness, comfort and durability, and found one that’s easy to wear and actually kept me dry.

Save big on jackets, coats, boots and other cold-weather essentials before winter gets here.

I tested Ororo’s Heated Fleece Jacket and it actually kept me warm this winter. If you get cold easy, you need to check out this fleece.

We tested 17 of the most popular chairs on the market to find the absolute best camping chairs. Only two stood out.

The best bidets of 2025, tested by editors

The best rain jackets of 2025, tried and tested

I didn’t want to buy a new $1,000 iPhone, so I cleaned my old one with this $8 kit instead.

CNN Underscored tested the best coffee subscription boxes of 2020. We tried coffee from Trade, Blue Bottle, Atlas Coffee Club and more to find which subscription was the best.

To find the best camping tents, our outdoors editor took nine models into the Rocky Mountains of Colorado to put them to the test. These two stood out.

I walked in 12 pairs of barefoot shoes for multiple months. Here are my 3 favorite pairs for anyone, anywhere on their barefoot journey.

We tested top water bottles for months, measuring their durability, drinkability and more. After all our tests, two contenders rose to the top.

I wiped with 10 eco-friendly toilet papers to test for comfort, durability and more. After all my tests, these two were the clear winners.

To find out if they actually work, I got five of the most popular and tested them myself. I sat on them, had my dogs sit on them and ran controlled experiments to find the very best.

I tested Paka’s alpaca clothing for a year, and it’s some of the softest and warmest I’ve ever worn. Here’s why you should get some too.

If you want to go hiking but don’t know how to start, we’ve got you covered. We interviewed expert hikers for all their tips, tricks and product recommendations so you can have the best experience walking in the woods. Check out all their advice, along with what you’ll need to do and buy to be prepared.

We tested 10 of the top dog harnesses available and consulted with professional trainers to find which harnesses provide the best comfort, durability and features.

Two testers tried out 28 pairs of men’s and women’s hiking pants, and found three they’d recommend to hikers.

Having good grip strength can help you open jars and carry groceries. That’s why I tested this $26 strengthener to see if it actually works.

I found the best cooler deals this Amazon Prime day so you can enjoy the summer. From Yeti and Coleman to Igloo and Pelican, here are the best discounts.