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 7 Best Brake Rotors For Gravel Bikes from Teyssor, TEKTRO, zhuohai and more and other brands to find rotors that…
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I compared 6 best hiking backpacks under $100 from Amazon Basics, TETON Sports, The North Face and more to find packs that…
I compared 8 Best SPD Pedals For Mountain Bikes from SHIMANO, MZYRH, BUCKLOS and more and others to find dual-sided pedals that…
I compared 7 Best Hiking Boots For Narrow Feet from CC-Los, NORTIV 8, Columbia and more in October 2026. The picks focus…
I compared 6 Best Bike Chain Cleaner Tools from Park Tool, Ultrafashs, focopot and more and more to find the kits that…
I compared 7 trail cameras from WOSPORTS, GardePro, WOSODA and more to find the ones that hold up through October weather and…
