Ryan Kempfer

Mar 13, 2025 | gearjunkie.com | Chris Carter |Rob Simpson |Ryan Kempfer

We tested the hiking pants for me from Outdoor Research, REI Co-op, Fjällräven, Black Diamond, and more to help you find the best option for your needs and budget. Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn MoreWhile no single pair of pants works for everyone, we’ve tested the best hiking pants for men to bring you our top choices.

Dec 27, 2024 | gearjunkie.com | Ryan Kempfer

Whether you’re capturing breathtaking landscapes, wildlife shots, or the northern lights, the best camera tripod for your specific needs is an essential addition to your photography kit. Our lead testers, Ryan Kempfer and Chris Kassar, took these tripods on countless adventures in the Tetons, Yellowstone, Alaska, Colorado, and more to capture images of grizzlies, moose, sunrises, sunsets, the Milky Way, and the northern lights.

Dec 11, 2024 | gearjunkie.com | Ryan Kempfer |Andrew Potter |Matthew Medendorp

Best Overall Winter Hiking Boots: KEEN Revel IV Mid Polar Best Budget Winter Hiking Boots: KEEN Targhee IV Waterproof Mid Best Women’s Winter Hiking Boots: Oboz Bridger 7” Insulated Best Minimalist Winter Hiking Boots: Xero Alpine Boot Best Winter Hiking Boots for Traction: Salomon Cross Hike 2 Mid GORE-TEX Best Winter Hiking Boots for Fast & Light Missions: The North Face VECTIV Fastpack Most Versatile Winter Hiking Boots: Lowa Renegade Evo GTX We tested the best winter hiking boots...

Sep 27, 2024 | gearjunkie.com | Ryan Kempfer |Chris Kassar

If you want to earn your turns this winter, you’ll need the best climbing skins around. Whether you’re looking to crank out dawn patrol at the resort or blaze your own skin track on a fourteener, we’ve got you covered with climbing skins for every uphill ambition. Climbing skins can make or break your day in the backcountry. This may sound dramatic, but it’s true.

Sep 27, 2024 | gearjunkie.com | Ryan Kempfer |Chris Kassar

Looking to earn your turns this winter? You’ll need the best backcountry ski boots available to get you up and back down the hill. Here are our picks for the best backcountry ski boots of the season. Looking to glide beyond groomed trails and experience untouched backcountry powder this season? If so, choosing the best backcountry ski boots for is just as important as picking your adventure destination. But, don’t stress. Here’s your go-to guide for the best backcountry ski boots.