Garrett Vance is the senior outdoor gear and tech editor at Nations Trails. Based in Bellingham, Washington, between the North Cascades and the coast, he covers hiking footwear, backpacks, trekking poles, rain shells and layers, cycling and snow sports gear, and outdoor electronics such as GPS watches and headlamps. He compares products on fit, weight, materials, and battery life so readers can pick gear that suits their own trips.
I compared 8 best merino wool hiking socks from Alvada, DANISH ENDURANCE, innotree and more and more to find pairs that manage…
I compare 6 Best DOT Brake Bleed Kits from CYCOBYCO, CHUMXINY, SRAM and more and more, checking adapter fit, fluid type, and…
I compared 6 budget snowboard pants for October 2026, weighing waterproofing, insulation, and fit across TACVASEN, Heathyoga, GSOU SNOW and more. The…
I compared 8 Best Hiking Backpacks For Women from Loowoko, Maelstrom, N NEVO RHINO and more and more, checking stated weights, harness…
I compared 7 best 3 bike car racks from BELL, Allen, monTEK to see which ones handle three bikes without wobble. This…
I compared 6 heated ski gloves from SAVIOR HEAT, Cauasock, WASOTO and more to find which hold heat through a full day…
I compared 6 Best Women's Backcountry Skis from Whitewoods, SCOTT, Fischer and more to sort out which shapes and cores suit women…
I compared 8 best portable trail cameras from EWAY, WOSPORTS, GardePro and more and more this October, weighing trigger speed, night vision,…
I compared 6 best hiking pants for curvy women from baleaf, Toomett, Willit and more to find pairs that actually fit hips…
I compared 6 best SPD shoes for gravel from Tommaso, Giro, SHIMANO and more to sort out which ones handle hike-a-bike sections…
