As the hours of daylight wane and the weather starts to cool off, it’s far from time to hang up your hiking shoes and put away the camping gear. Why not gear up and keep on going until it’s time to switch to snow sports? We’ve compiled some great outdoor gear (many of these products are new offerings from brands) to keep you adventuring this fall and beyond. Every single one is tested and approved.
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Great Fall Gear and Tech
Image by BioLite
I own an embarrassing number of headlamps, but BioLite’s new Range 500 Headlamp is perhaps my favorite one yet. What makes this one special? It’s bright when you want it to be bright, dimmable when you don’t want it to be bright, fast charging (get one hour of light after just eight minutes of charging), it’s fully submersible in case of downpours or midnight swims, and it’s actually comfortable to wear. And I can’t be the only one for whom that last point is a major factor.
BioLite recently released three versions of its fast-charging headlamp—Range 300, Range 400, and Range 500—ranging from about $40 to about $70. The 500-lumens version is the brightest version with the longest beam and the most light options, including white spot, white strobe, white flood, red flood, and red strobe.
Image by Gossamer Gear
Is it time to go ultralight? If you’re looking to shed some gear weight without stripping away key features on your hiking pack, Gossamer Gear’s Grit 28L Fastpack will blow you away. The 16.2-ounce, 28-liter pack has a sleek, streamlined, and smart design that’ll keep essentials within reach while also keeping your pack from bouncing, making you feel swampy, or slowing you down.
The Grit Fastpack offers a vest-style harness with ultralight perforated cushioning, a roll-top closure, Riptide fabric (made from 100D Recycled Ripstop) and an extra-durable UHMWPE Stretch Mesh, and a zippered phone pouch on the shoulder strap. There are loads of tie-on points to customize your UL setup, plus it’s easy to adjust on the go, thanks to the V-style shoulder-strap system.
Note on fit: This pack sits higher and is meant to be worn tighter than your typical hiking pack.
Image by Kelty
Here’s a piece of camping gear I waited way too long for—the Kelty Waypoint SI Sleeping Pad. Though my family typically camps in a trailer, we also tent camp, and our status quo for too long was to just sleep on the ground. Kelty’s Waypoint sleeping pad makes me wonder what in the world we were thinking.
The Waypoint is Kelty’s biggest, thickest, and softest sleeping pad. Compared to the ground, it feels like you’re actually sleeping on a bed. This self-inflating pad will get you three inches off the ground and fits well inside sleeping bags. You can even use the stuff sack as a bellows to top off the mattress’s air.
If you’re not sleeping well outdoors, let’s fix that this fall.
Image by Camp Snap
When we escape to the wilderness, the last thing we typically want is to stare at a screen, but that’s hard when our phones are often our cameras. But it doesn’t have to be that way. What if we could leave our phones somewhere in our packs for emergencies and keep a screen-free digital camera in our pockets instead? That way, we could snap photos of our favorite memories as they unfold in the outdoors without also seeing notifications that pull us back into the real world.
Camp Snap’s Screen-Free Digital Camera “strips photography back to the essentials,” and I love it. You simply point, shoot, and get back to your adventure. No reviewing shots; that’s for later. The camera comes with a 4 GB card that can hold 2,000 photos, and it has a long-lasting battery (500 photos per charge). It has an LED flash you can manually turn on or off, or you can use the auto mode.
I love this camera for its vintage feel and it’s distraction-free simplicity. I let my kids use it for adventures, too, since it’s way more economical and Earth friendly than disposable cameras.
Image by Bob and Brad
Don’t forget recovery this fall. As you make plans to move your body, you should also make plans to take care of those aches and pains that follow a solid adventure. Bob and Brad’s new 116Hz high-frequency massage gun, the VibeFlow Vibration Therapy Massager, will help you target sore muscles and other trouble spots on the go—no appointment necessary.
This precision massager offers four interchangeable attachments, weighs just 1.15 pounds, and comes in a carry case. Bob and Brad says it offers vibrations up to five times quicker than traditional massage guns, and it’s safe for all body areas except the head (and that includes sensitive areas like elbows, wrists, and shoulders).
Image by Bespoke Post
It’s a bit early to be talking about holiday gifts, but keep this one in mind come December. For stargazers and outdoor enthusiasts, the Stargazing Kit from Bespoke Post is such a fun piece of outdoor gear to add to your adventures this fall (especially if you’re car camping and have the space to pack some extras).
The Stargazing Kit comes with a Stellarscope, a portable device that’ll let you see and understand the night sky, plus a book called 50 Things to See in the Sky by Sarah Barker. To use, select your hemisphere and choose the appropriate latitude attachment, rotate to select the correct date and time, and then gaze (it’s easier than it sounds, I promise!).
There’s just something about staring into the night’s sky that puts everything into perspective. If you don’t have the space, budget, or skill to use a telescope, this Stargazing Kit is a fantastic way to keep it simple and enjoy the night sky.
Image by Takeya
Takeya’s latest water bottle, the 32-ounce sport soft-touch bottle, will keep your water cold for up to 36 hours. It has an easy-carry handle, a rubber bumper to keep it from banging every surface you set it on, and a leakproof spout lid with an ice blocker.
I love the soft-touch finish, how easy the bottle is to clean, and the lifetime warranty. This water bottle has become my family’s go-to for sports games and practices, and my kids feel special when they get to use it. It’s a great way to bring a large amount of water for active and/or warm days!
Image by Bespoke Post
This “adventure-ready backpack, cooler, and chair” just might be my new favorite piece of outdoor gear for fall. Wren’s Tailgate is not only a portable seat/backrest but also a backpack cooler . . . awesome, right? Just think about all the use cases for this functional piece of gear. From kids’ sports games, picnics, and beach trips to day hikes, the Tailgate is another one of those items on this list that I can’t remember living without.
Tailgate has a backrest attached to a seat with adjustable straps. It supports your weight and gives you a padded place to sit. The insulated cooler portion of the backpack can fit up to eight 12-ounce cans (or two bottles of wine), and there’s also a dry pocket for snacks and other items.
Image by FlashlightGo.com
If you don’t love to wear a headlamp, you’ll appreciate this clip light from Speras, the U1 Multi-Function Clip Light. This functional and affordable piece of gear is practical and rugged, while also offering some bells and whistles. I love that it’s lightweight and tiny but still capable of a 500-lumens output and a focused beam of light up to nearly 250 feet long.
Clip this light to your pants, pack, hat, or tent pole, or use the magnetic base to stick it on a metal surface, and voilà—you’ve got light. My favorite feature is the motion sensor, which allows you to turn the light on or off by waving your hand in front of it.
The U1 Clip Light offers a spot white beam, a flood white beam, and some color options, as well. The device is rechargeable and designed to last, with a battery life of up to 25 hours, depending on the mode. Available on both Flashlight Go and Amazon.
Image by onX Backcountry
If tech can count as outdoor gear (I think it does), give yourself the gift of an onX Backcountry Elite subscription this fall. This app is purpose-built for outdoor adventures, with activity modes like hiking, backcountry skiing, mountain biking, and climbing.
For instance, in hiking mode, you get access to over 650,000 miles of trails, ranging from day hikes to thru-hikes. Offline routing, up-to-date weather data, elevation charts, curated trip reports, and detailed descriptions will keep you prepared and ready for anything.
This app is the real deal. With top-notch support and a 4.7-star average rating, it’s rare to find an app that people love this much. I believe you’ll love it, too.
Fall Outdoor Apparel
Muck Boots Original Ankle Boots (Men and Women)
Image by Muck Boots
Fall and winter weather are just around the bend, but I’m ready thanks to Muck Boots’ Original Ankle Boots. These lightweight, 100% waterproof boots are comfortable to wear and durable enough to stand up to whatever tasks you’re doing—no matter how “mucky” those tasks might get.
The Original ankle boot offers a layer of memory foam with odor control, a grippy rubber outsole, and stretchy sides so the boots are easy to get on and take off. Muck Boot’s innovative lug design manages to release mud and whatever else gets stuck to the outsoles (chicken poop, in my case) without sacrificing traction.
Images by The Landmark Project
The Landmark Project’s Fall/Winter 2025 line has dropped, and among the treasures are my personal favorites, the Smokey Bear Lightweight Hoodie and a series of national park tees (I have the Joshua Tree one). Most of The Landmark Project’s clothes are unisex, but with sizing from XS to XXXL, most people will be able to find the perfect fit.
This brand is great for supporting a cause. If you buy the Smokey Bear hoodie, for instance, a portion of the proceeds go toward supporting wildfire prevention education through the U.S. Forest Service.
Comfortable, eye catching, and great for sparking a conversation, The Landmark Project’s clothes are a go-to for me and many other outdoor lovers.
XERO Shoes Boots (Men and Women)
Images by XERO Shoes
If you need a good casual boot for fall, look no further than XERO Shoes’ new seasonal lineup, which includes the Tari II boot for women and the Denver II boot for men. Both boots mimic that barefoot feeling, thanks to their zero-drop design. What’s more, every pair of XERO Shoes is going to have a nice, wide toe box (no toe scrunching here, even if you’re wearing thick socks).
The Tari II comes in black and brown (called “cappuccino”), and they’re made with a full-grain leather upper, grippy outsoles, and a side zipper, which makes it very easy to put these on.
Meanwhile, the Denver II boots for men come in classic black. These leather, lace-up boots elevate your look in casual settings, but the lugged outsole offers traction if you want to take them off road. XERO Shoes calls these a “three-season boot,” perfect for fall, winter, and spring.
What’s your favorite outdoor gear for fall?
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