Discover the Hoka Anacapa 2 hiking shoes in our in-depth review. Read about advanced features, exceptional comfort, and performance on various terrains.
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Long-term review and test notes of the Hoka Sky Kaha hiking boots, our winner for best hiking boots for fit, comfort, support and style
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Impressive features, long battery life, different sizes, and solar options make the Garmin Instinct 2 series our favorite ABC GPS watch.
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Garmin inReach Messenger in-depth review — easy-to-use, affordable satellite communicator (vs. inReach Mini) with emergency SOS, 2-way texting, weather, and more.
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Looking for a way to stay upright in icy conditions? Sure-footed traction in snow and ice allows you to carry your outdoor life into the shoulder seasons and beyond.
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Our verdict: over years of testing and 1000s of trail miles, the Ghost Whisperer 2 down jacket is as good as it gets.
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We tested 2 dozen lightweight, midweight, and heavyweight men’s and women’s base layer tops for 4 years. We put these base layers to work, and came out with the best base layers for warmth, durability, comfort, wicking away sweat, and not retaining odor over time.
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We spent 200+ nights testing the best headlamps for brightness, battery life, comfort, and ease of use for backpacking, hiking, running, climbing, and camping.
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The Patagonia Micro Puff is our favorite synthetic insulated jacket with an incredible warmth-to-weight ratio and retains its warmth when wet.
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The Patagonia Down Sweater is our favorite down jacket we reach for year-round. It's a warm, stylish, durable puffy jacket for hiking, climbing or commuting
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We test 9 men’s and women’s softshell jackets to find the best softshell for hiking, climbing and cool weather that is windproof, water resistant and breathable
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We review 20 of the most popular synthetic insulated jackets and tested the top models for months in conditions as diverse as mountains in Arizona to snow storms near Bend, Oregon to walking a toddler in Portland. We considered models by Patagonia, Arc’teryx, L.L.Bean, Mountain Hardwear, Rab, Outdoor Research, The North Face, and Montbell.
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We researched, tested, and used our own experience to find the best lightweight backpacks for backpacking. We researched 18 packs to find the best overall for most people, best Dyneema (DCF), high volume, heavy loads, budget, frameless ultralight packs for multi-day trips in the backcountry.
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To find the best camping tents we review 12 family camping tents and 4-person tents based on price, space, waterproofness, windproofness and ease of set up
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We tested electrolyte powders, tablets, capsules, and drops in hot and harsh conditions across thousands of miles to bring you this list of the best electrolyte supplements on the market.
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We researched 64 day packs and tested 11 backpacks for hiking. A good hiking pack is comfortable and easy to use—whether you are experienced or on your first trail. We agreed on 5 packs that experts and new hikers alike found stable, ventilating, and well-organized for humid beach hikes in Michigan to rugged mountain summits in Utah.
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We analyzed the best water filter and water purifier reviews to find the best way to keep your drinking water safe in the backcountry. Our research and experience pointed us towards the internet’s consensus on the best water filters for backpacking.
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Whether you’re day hiking, swimming at the local watering hole, camping, at the park, or relaxing in your very own backyard, as a hammock camper you’ll be the envy of every ground dweller around.
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We review 28 satellite messengers and Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) GPS two way-messenger devices including the Garmin InReach Mini, SPOT and Somewear based on weight, budget, battery life and subscriptions
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We researched and tested the best tough cameras for your backcountry (and front country) adventures - waterproof, freeze-proof, drop-proof, shock-proof cameras that function no matter the extremes of weather and environment.
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