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Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it's testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

Looking to hide some sandwiches and 85 cans of beer from a bear? Start here.
By Hayley Helms

We put two of the most popular insulated water bottles on the market to the test.
By Hayley Helms

The Here, part of the Re:connect collection, is designed to go anywhere outside — whether that's your favorite trail or your neighborhood sidewalks.
By Hayley Helms

This itty-bitty workstation had everything I wanted ... just in the wrong size.
By Hayley Helms

When it's time to shine, reach for one of these illuminating picks.
By Drew Zieff and Hayley Helms

Rolling with the fast-growing group that's on a mission to teach women to skate, one push at a time.
By Hayley Helms

We got a glimpse of what's to come in the world of outdoor gear — here are our top picks.
By Hayley Helms

All you'll need is a standard-sized water bottle for this filter to work its magic.
By Hayley Helms

When disaster strikes, it’s best to have a bag packed. Here’s all the essential equipment with which to fill it.
By James Stout and Hayley Helms

Clarity, precision and unencumbered vision come together in these compact and capable packages.
By Hayley Helms

Lotion should not be your only defense.
By Hayley Helms

Live lavishly in the wild with this selection of goods.
By Hayley Helms

Made using the same functional materials as sleeping bags, camping blankets are perfect for casual camping and fit right in around the house too.
By Hayley Helms

The key to a better night’s sleep outdoors is one of these snooze-friendly winners.
By Hayley Helms and Cory Smith

VanMoof, former darling of the e-bike industry, has officially gone bankrupt. Considering how critical the app and its encrypted keys are, what does this mean if you own one of its bikes?
By Hayley Helms

For 20 years, Keen has been a stalwart on hiking trails around the world. We spoke with the brand's performance footwear lead to get the proverbial dirt on Zionic, its brand-new light and fast shoe, and more.
By Hayley Helms

Lightweight seating for every type of camping out there.
By Hayley Helms, Tanner Bowden, Meg Lappe, and AJ Powell

A great portable home-away-from-home can make all the difference on big outdoor adventures.
By Berne Broudy and Hayley Helms

Camping essentials like a tent and sleeping bag may cost well over $100, but the rest shouldn’t have to.
By Tanner Bowden and Hayley Helms

A new breed of sleeping bag is making snoozing in a tent more comfortable for those of us who sleep on their sides.
By Hayley Helms