
After Using This Smokeless Fireplace, I Don’t See the Point of a Real One
A low-commitment way to bring mid-century warmth to your home or yard.

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).

A low-commitment way to bring mid-century warmth to your home or yard.
By Hayley Helms

We break down two common pocket knife locking mechanisms that are similar, but not the same.
By Hayley Helms and Steve Mazzucchi

Crafted in collaboration with designers Chen Chen and Kai Williams, the Sidewinder is a moving sculpture moonlighting as a knife.
By Hayley Helms

Here's what's going on within those winter accessories — and what's happening when they don't work.
By Hayley Helms

Most puffy jackets look the same. But it's what's inside that really counts.
By Hayley Helms and Tanner Bowden

A puffy down jacket is an essential piece of gear in any outdoor arsenal.
By Hayley Helms

Adding a hydration vest to your kit can elevate your runs on and off trail.
By Hayley Helms

We take a deeper look at one of the most beloved, enduring and still remarkably affordable knives on the market today.
By Hayley Helms

Good travel mugs are leakproof, durable and stylish. The best ones go even further.
By Hayley Helms and Jack Seemer

I used to be a skeptic of women’s-specific designs, but the X Ultra 4 GTX has changed my mind.
By Hayley Helms

Equal parts organization and segmentation will help you make the most of your efforts.
By Hayley Helms

A proper outdoor adventure involves temporary abstinence from a lot of everyday habits. Drinking coffee isn't one of them.
By Hayley Helms, Tanner Bowden, and Michael Finn

From lights to knives to filters, these miniaturized products prove that sometimes, less really is more.
By Hayley Helms

A new Damasteel edition of The Barnes knife has surfaced.
By Hayley Helms

The Tempo is billed as the first vacuum-insulated cooler that doesn’t need ice. Here’s what we thought after a month of testing.
By Hayley Helms

While The Ellis Slim may not keep your breath minty, it will keep your EDC kit fresh.
By Hayley Helms

When big, clunky multi-tools don’t make sense, reach for one of these compact versions.
By Tanner Bowden, Sean Tirman, and Hayley Helms

The headrest trash can is a humble, handy accessory worth its weight in gold.
By Hayley Helms

The Space Acacia promises to be the ultimate basecamp anywhere you set it up. Here's what we think of the new tent.
By Hayley Helms

Breaking down a box? Set your pricey pocket knife aside and pick up one of these sharp, no-nonsense alternatives.
By Hayley Helms and Jack Seemer