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.
A watch that quits at mile 40 or a computer you cannot read in glare both end a ride early. These picks…
Numb hands on a long ride usually trace back to thin bar tape. See how 6 gel handlebar tapes compare on padding…
Cold belays and windy ridgelines punish a jacket with weak baffles. These picks are compared on fill power, hood coverage, and packed…
Wet switchbacks expose a boot with shallow lugs fast. See how 7 women's hiking boots compare on waterproofing, ankle support, and break-in…
I compared 7 Best 2 Bike Car Racks from Allen, Young Electric, TANX and more to find which ones hold heavy e-bikes…
I compared 7 bike lights for gravel riding from Ascher, KASLIGHT, Cuvccn and more to find the ones that hold a beam…
I compared 8 helmet-mounted bike lights from Schwinn, Brightside Bike Lights, BrightRoad and more to find which ones stay put and stay…
I compared 8 Best Hitch Bike Racks For 4 Bikes from MAXXHAUL, Allen, Trimax and more to sort out hitch fit, load…
I compared 6 Best Bike Bottle Cages from Topeak, FiveBox, USHAKE and more to find cages that hold a full bottle on…
I compared 7 best GPS trackers for bike from LandAirSea, ORBIT, Ravemen and more to sort subscription-free trackers from ones that need…
