From optics to hydration to shelter, here are some of our favorites from the Early Summer issue.

In the mountains, the running is more often up a talus slope than it is down a concrete path. That’s why we scoured the season’s trail running shoes—from rugged and burly to lightweight and even racy—and put them through the paces on all kinds of wild mountain terrain. Read on to find the best trail shoe for you to have the best summer of mountain running ever. By Lisa Jhung

Fat biking winter gear, tailored for life in the saddle.