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 walkie talkies from Retevis, DEWALT, pxton and more to find the ones that hold a clear signal on…
I compared 7 best men's convertible hiking pants from Columbia, Wespornow, Gash Hao and more to find pairs that zip into shorts…
I compared 7 Best Mudguards For Fat Bikes from Fat-Cattie, kkhouse, HUKK and more to find fenders that actually clear a 4-inch…
I compared 6 Best Hiking Boots from SHULOOK, NORTIV 8, Columbia and more and more to find which ones hold up on…
I compared 7 best bike helmets for asian fit from Schwinn, SMITH, findway and more and more to find shells that fit…
I compared 6 best base layers for cold weather from CL convallaria, JZCreater, Runhit and more to find sets that wick sweat…
I compared 6 best bike covers for beach cruiser from YOTOM, Favoto, Topcrown and more to find the ones that actually fit…
I compared 6 Best Cheap Snowboard Jackets from BINACL, MoFiz, GSOU SNOW and more and more to find shells that handle wet…
I compared 6 best barefoot hiking shoes from ELETON, MIFAWA, MeXYZ and more and more for October 2026. The picks focus on…
I compared 7 SRAM hydraulic brake options and service kits for October 2026, from the SRAM Level T to bleed kits and…
