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 6 Best Bike Water Bottles For Kids from Under Armour, 4E's Novelty, Glerc and more to find bottles that fit…
I compared 7 avalanche airbag packs from BCA for October 2026. The best avalanche airbag backpacks here are judged on deployment system,…
I compared 8 all weather trail cameras from WOSPORTS, WOSODA, GardePro and more for October 2026, weighing trigger speed, night vision, and…
I compared 8 best eBike mirrors from BriskMore, Raoot, Wittkop and more to find which ones hold a clear view on rough…
I compared 6 Best Anti Fog Sprays For Ski Goggles from JAWS JUST ADD WATER SOLUTIONS, STREAM 2 SEA, Generic and more…
I compared 8 best smartwatches for hiking from POLAR, Generic, Loluka and more to find the ones that hold a GPS fix…
I compared 7 fleece-lined hiking leggings from baleaf, IUGA, CAMPSNAIL and more and more to find which ones handle cold-weather trails. The…
I compared 8 best bike fenders for gravel bikes from SKS, RBRL, ROCKBROS and more to find which stay put on washboard…
I compared 7 all-mountain freestyle snowboards from Generic, 5th Element for October 2026. The picks cover youth setups, soft-flex twins, and camber-dominant…
I compared 8 bushcraft backpacks from GOOTIUM, Mardingtop, Helikon-Tex and more and others to find packs that carry tools, fire kit, and…
