From a trail runner made for the toughest terrain to an app that literally forces you to "touch grass," this is the gear that got the Backpacker editors outside this month.

The Yaktrax Summit ($75), which features a Boa ... you’ll want a pair of strap-on 10-point crampons—not one of the heavier-duty (and just plain heavier) models intended for ice climbing.

When the trail wasn’t slush and puddles, it was ice. Neither of us had Yaktrax or any other sort of cleat we could strap to a shoe. There was a lot of careful walking, and more than a few moments when ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Staring down at it from a swinging bridge last weekend, that was obvious. It was big and ...

Buying one of the best Apple Watch bands and straps can help you make the most of your Apple Watch — take it from someone who has tried dozens of different straps over the years. No matter which ...