Spring is almost here. (We promise.) That means it’s time to get outside and embrace adventure. These 28 items can help.

 

Hiking

Hoka Kaha 3 Low GTX
Built for day hikes and multi-day adventures, this shoe is loaded with good stuff: waterproof nubuck leather, Gore-Tex Invisible Fit fabric, a cushy sock liner that combats foot fatigue, and a midsole that offers more bounce than its predecessor. But maybe the best feature is the rubber outsole, made by Italian brand Vibram, that provides awesome grip even on loose terrain. Bottom line? This is a comfortable and durable hiking shoe.
$220. hoka.com

Cotopaxi Losdos Zip-Off Pants
First off, we admit: These pants aren’t for everyone. The colors and styling probably make them a bit too “out there” for some. That said, there’s a lot to admire about the Cotopaxi Losdos. They feature a carabiner hook on the waistband, two hand pockets, and two cargo pockets. When temperatures climb, quickly zip off the bottoms to transform these pants into shorts — making them great for fluctuating weather and long hikes.
$125. cotopaxi.com

Patagonia Terravia Pack 14L
You know the type of backpack that seems like it can hold everything? This isn’t that. This pack is best suited for shorter hikes and scrambles (or even trips to the office). Still, it’s a workhorse. A breathable mesh back panel keeps you cool and comfy throughout the day, a hip belt helps distribute pack weight, and a removable bungee lattice allows you to carry an extra layer or compress the whole pack.
$119. patagonia.com

Coros Apex 2
Whether you’re tackling the entire Ozark Trail or just a slice of Forest Park, this watch is up for the task. With a redesigned GPS antenna for stronger performance, a super-accurate heart rate sensor, and enhanced navigation features, this baby is a powerful tool to help guide your training and track your movements. It’s also tough: A titanium alloy bezel protects the electronic components, and a sapphire glass screen stays virtually scratch-free.
$349. us.coros.com

 

Biking

KOO Hype
The Hype has venting ports on the frame sides and in the center to prevent fogging. A wide field of vision and wraparound temples offer maximum visibility and stability. The Zeiss polycarbonate lens utilizes a double-curvature shape for exceptional clarity, while eco-friendly materials make for a pair of sunglasses that riders will be proud to wear. Available in nine colors. Strap them on and go hammer those miles!
$215. kooworld.cc

Campagnolo Zonda GT Wheelset
Form, meet function. The unique spoke pattern of the Zonda GT enhances tension, increases stiffness, and amps up power transfer, all while improving balance and shaving weight. A 23-millimeter internal width and 29-millimeter profile height allow the wheel to adapt to wide tires for gravel trails or narrower tires for speed on the road. Available only in a disc-brake version, with a weight of 1,690 grams.
$749. campagnolo.com

Osmo Active Hydration
You have to put back what you lose in order to prevent the dreaded bonk. Flavored with real fruit and natural ingredients, Active Hydration gives you the sucrose, glucose, and electrolytes you need (3x faster than just water) and improves endurance while reducing cramping and fatigue. Simply mix it with water and drink it throughout your ride or workout. Available in blackberry, lemon lime, blueberry pomegranate, and orange.
$20 (14.2 ounce tub). osmonutrition.com

Ridley Noah Fast 3.0
This new steed is all about aero. At the front end, the headtube is elongated and the handlebar backswept, so you can crouch deeper when riding on the hoods. A steeper seat tube angle allows for a more forward-focused fit and open hip angle. Across the frame, the bike features narrow profiles, and the oversized down tube is designed to guide airflow around the water bottles without creating drag. Grab one in sizes XXS-L and hold on tight.
$9,170. ridley-bikes.com

 

Running

Adidas Dunamis Pro
At the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, you may have noticed several American athletes, including 100-meter champion Noah Lyles, rocking the Adidas Dunamis sunglasses. (OK, you probably didn’t notice this. But trust us: They did.) Now, Adidas has taken things up a notch with the Dunamis Pro sunglasses, which have a wider field of vision and better protection against sun and wind. Count on these performing well whether you’re training for the Olympics or not.
$140. coolframes.com

Ciele GoCap Century
This classic running hat recently got an overhaul, making it an even better cap for both racing and lounging. New features include a stronger mesh fabric offering faster cooling and anti-odor defense, UPF 50 sun protection on the front and back panels, a softer moisture-wicking headband, and reflective detailing for night visibility. Plus, it’s machine-washable and guaranteed for a million miles of wear. Which should last you until at least 2026.
$45. cieleathletics.com

Jogology Socks
Not every runner is the same. Some like fast-paced marathons. Others are partial to 5ks with water breaks every half-mile. Or take socks. Some runners prefer socks with a lot of cushion, while others favor socks with little support. That’s why Jogology offers socks with three different cushion levels. Their low-cushion options feel like a second skin, while their high-cushion socks have full padding across the sole and toes. Our favorite? No show, medium cushion.
$16. jogology.com

Garmin Forerunner 165 Music
This smartwatch is like having a running coach on your wrist — and not like a dumb one that yells at you, either. More like an encouraging, brainy one. It keeps tabs on your pace, distance, and heart rate. It suggests daily workouts based on your performances and upcoming races. It provides an overview of your sleep and training outlook as soon as you wake up. And it connects with Bluetooth headphones to play up to 500 songs, phone-free.
$300. garmin.com

 

Water Sports

Bombora Kids Life Vest
Want your kids to actually wear their personal flotation device (PFD)? Get them one that’s comfortable. Unlike blocky PFDs, this one has layers of soft, lightweight EPE foam that contour around the neck. Roomy armholes provide freedom of movement. A heavy-duty zipper and two adjustable waist belts ensure a secure fit. A leg strap and recovery loop sewn onto the back enhance safety. Available in child (30-50 pounds) and youth (50-90 pounds) versions.
$58. bomboragear.com

Suunto Aqua
Take your favorite tunes for a swim with these bone conduction headphones, waterproof at depths up to 5 meters. Not only do they provide 10 hours of audio playback, but when paired with the Suunto app, they can track stroke posture, head pitch angle, breath frequency, and glide time so you can tweak your technique. Head Movement Control lets you answer and hang up phone calls and change audio tracks hands-free. Just don’t ask us how you’re supposed to talk underwater.
$179. suunto.com

Veer Family Basecamp
A tent made for water sports? Well, sort of. This three-sided pop-up shelter is perfect for the beach, sand bar, or water park (or any park, really). Its opaque polyester side panels are durable, water-resistant, and offer UPF 50 sun protection. Let the breeze blow through via three zippered windows. Built-in anchors and included stakes keep the tent securely in place. Add the optional floor mat to keep the sand on the beach.
$379. goveer.com

Beau Lake Muskoka
The Muskoka is designed for dependable all-around performance on the lake or coast, with a wide deck for stability and a sharp nose to cut through light surf. Which is all very nice…but just look at it! A glossy maple-and-holly layup contrasts with the black, cream, navy, or Bermuda pink deck for a vintage-inspired style. Yowza! A collapsible carbon fiber paddle, screw-in fin, and envious stares come standard.
$3,900. beaulake.com

 

Climbing

Black Diamond Erratic Crash Pad
Falling is part of bouldering. Cushion the blow with this hardcore yet lightweight pad. Made with top-of-the-line foam, it’s light enough to carry deep into the mountains, but it’s also highly durable, with water-resistant fabric to prevent a soggy landing zone. (Nobody wants that.) Like all of Black Diamond’s pads, this one has an integrated multi-pad carry system that’s designed for long approaches and heavy loads.
$400. blackdiamondequipment.com

Petzl Selena Harness
What’s cool about this harness: It’s designed specifically for women. The waistbelt is contoured to conform to the lower back, there’s a longer rise for more precise placement of the waistbelt, and the waistbelt-to-leg-loop ratio is adapted for a woman’s body. In addition, four gear loops allow you to keep your quickdraws within reach, whether you’re climbing in the gym, at the crag, or on a multi-pitch. It all adds up to extra comfort for women on the wall. 
$85. petzl.com

Suunto Vertical Watch
When you’re climbing a mountain, you need a tool you can trust. This adventure watch’s maps include contour lines, water, paths, and other landmarks in three different map styles. (For maximum safety, all navigation features can be used in offline mode, too.) Storm alerts and up-to-date weather forecasts help you stay out of harm’s way, and with the altimeter, barometer, and compass, you’ll maintain spatial awareness at any height.
$629 and up. suunto.com

So iLL Torque
Designed by Swiss climbing legend Fred Nicole, the Torque could very easily become your go-to shoe for both outdoor and indoor bouldering. It features an unlined vegan microsuede upper, rubber that’s thick enough to feel stable but thin enough to maintain sensitivity, and a unique single-strap Velcro closure that gives you the freedom to change the direction of tension from ankle to mid-foot to forefoot. It’s also a rather attractive shoe, if you ask us.
$179. soillholds.com

 

Camping

EATi Mag
Available on Kickstarter, the EATi Mag will help you avoid those “Dude, where’s my fork?” moments on your next camping trip. The 12-in-1 titanium toolset nests magnetically to keep your knapsack light and tidy. In one compact kit, you get a knife, spoon, fork, serrated blade, bottle opener, box cutter, screwdriver, peeler, can opener, prybar, and tongs (using the adapter), which fit into a dual-purpose storage pouch/cutting board. Brilliant!
$61. kickstarter.com

Sea to Summit Ascent Down Sleeping Bag
There aren’t many three-season sleeping bags out there. This is one of them. In colder temperatures you can cinch down the hood, zip up the draft-protected zippers, and allow the 750+ Ultra-Dry Goose Down to keep you toasty. In warmer conditions, the Free-Flow Zip system lets you unzip in different configurations for superior ventilation and even open up flat to turn the sleeping bag into a quilt.
$429. seatosummit.com

Solo Stove Titan Gear Kit
Sharing the same double-walled, low-smoke design as Solo’s popular fire pits, the Titan is efficient, compact, and portable. The kit includes a lightweight (16.5 ounce) camp stove that nests inside a 1,800-milliliter stainless-steel pot for travel, bundled with a folding windscreen and tripod for cooking anywhere you decide to pitch your tent. It all stores in a drawstring carrying case for easy transport and storage.
$180. solostove.com

Coleman 6-Person Skydome
You don’t have to spend a ton on a decent family tent. In fact, with the Skydome, you can get a reliable home away from home for a stellar price. And it doesn’t scrimp on the accommodations, either. Nearly vertical walls allow 20 percent more headroom than other Coleman dome tents, while a wider door boosts access for air beds and sleeping bags. Mesh storage pockets and a gear loft keep small items organized. Big space, small budget.
$150. coleman.com

 

Lifestyle

Casio G-Shock DW-5000R
Remember when you didn’t have to constantly charge every electronic item you owned? Return to that glorious time with this throwback watch. A re-creation of the original G-Shock that blew people’s minds back in 1983, this one boasts a battery life of about five years, as well as shock resistance and 200-meter water resistance. Crafted in the G-Shock mother factory in Japan, this timepiece might not have smartwatch functionality, but it sure does offer a nerdy-cool vibe.
$200. casio.com

Cotopaxi Impermeo 3L Hooded Shell Jacket
Need a waterproof jacket for the ballgame (or dog park or hiking trail)? Look no further. This sturdy shell provides fully sealed seams for complete protection from the elements, two-way stretch for movement, and toggles for adjustability. Plus, it’s friendly on the environment (made from recycled plastic) and guaranteed for life, and the whole thing packs into a pocket for easy storage when the sun comes out.
$225. cotopaxi.com

Klar Drink Mix
Maybe you’re totally happy with your current coffee routine. In which case, congrats. But if you’re searching for an alternative, take a look at Klar. It’s a drink mix that brings together three useful elements — energy, focus, and hydration — into one sugar-free formula. Combining caffeine with nootropics (supplements for your brain), Klar promises a balanced energy release that sharpens mental focus without the crashes and jitters of coffee and energy drinks.
$29 (16 packets). klarlabs.co

Patagonia Duckbill Running Trucker Hat
This might become your hat of the summer. It combines classic trucker style with a thick duckbill mesh for a quick-wicking, breathable option with a twist. The crushable brim folds into a pocket for easy packing, and the internal sweatband keeps you cool when you’re working or playing hard. As a bonus, the front crown and bill are made with recycled fishing nets to help reduce ocean pollution.
$39. patagonia.com

Authors: Shawn Donnelly is the managing editor of Terrain, and Brad Kovach is the publisher. 

Top image: Courtesy of Cotopaxi.