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Senior writer Dan Bracaglia wearing the Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight in grey/blue on the roof of his home in Seattle, Washington with trees and overcast skies in the distance

Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight review — Outrageous comfort doesn’t come cheap

By Dan Bracaglia published

The new Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight is easily the comfiest jacket I've ever worn, but it also costs a pretty penny.

Fitness
Acer FreeSense Ring next to acer logo plaque on stand

I just tried Acer’s surprising smart ring, and it gives the Oura ring a run for its money

By Darragh Murphy published

Not yet rated

Looking for your next smart ring? The Acer FreeSense Ring could be just the wearable thanks to its $199 starting price and wealth of health tracking, all without a subscription fee.

Fitness Trackers
The On Cloudrock Mid WP boot on its box

I spent a month testing On's latest Cloudrock hiking boots — here's my verdict

By Peter Wolinski published

Grippy, good looking, comfortable and supportive, the On Cloudrock Mids are great for light hikes, but aren't what I'd choose for serious expeditions.

Wellness
the skechers go run elevate 2.0 running shoes in the women's style, in fuchsia pink, photographed against a blue background

Skechers Go Run Elevate 2.0 review: These beginner-friendly running shoes are just $85

By Erin Bashford published

Bouncy and cooling

Running
Green Keen Zionic Mid Waterproof hiking boots for women

I hiked 7 miles in the Keen Zionic Mid Waterproof — and these are the boots I’d recommend for most terrains

By Nikita Achanta published

The Keen Zionic Mid Waterproof are great hiking boots thanks to the bouncy insoles, grippy lugs and breathable mesh. They dry quickly, too.

Fitness
Suunto Run sports watch

Suunto Run review: a great value AMOLED sports watch for runners

By Nick Harris-Fry published

The Suunto Run is one of the best budget AMOLED sports watches available, offering runners in particular a wealth of features at a great price.

Smartwatches
the Columbia Escape Thrive Titanium OutDry Mid Shoe

I swapped my trail runners for Columbia’s Escape Thrive boots in a rainy week of hiking — and I’m not going back

By Jessica Downey published

These waterproof hiking boots claim to be trail-ready in all conditions. After muddy climbs and rainy descents, I’ve got thoughts.

Fitness
Keen Targhee IV hiking boots photographed in front of a blue background.

I hike every single weekend and these Keen walking boots are my new go-to for mountain trails

By Ashley Thieme published

The Keen Targhee IV hiking boots are spacious and give arch support to keep you on balance for the entirety of your hike.

Fitness
the keen hyperport h2 water hiking sandals with aquagrip soles, injected foam soles, and a cinch clasp for slip-on ease, in the taupe/coral colorway

Keen Hyperport H2 review: Comfy enough to be your only shoes

By Erin Bashford published

The Keen Hyperport H2 hiking and water sandals are waterproof and quick drying, but that’s not all. They’re the most comfortable pair of shoes I’ve ever worn.

Fitness
Close-up of the Garmin Vivoactive 6 smartwatch in green on a user's wrist with foliage shown out of focus around it

I wore the Garmin Vivoactive 6 for a month — and it has nearly everything I want in a smartwatch

By Dan Bracaglia published

The mid-range Garmin Vivoactive 6 offers lots of impressive fitness and wellness features for the money, along with just enough smarts to make it a near-perfect wearable for this reviewer.

Smartwatches
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