We tested the EXPED Ultra 6.5R sleeping pad over 50+ nights in all four seasons. With a 6.9 R-value at 12 oz, it's a warmth-to-weight standout.
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We tested the best trail running shoes for hiking across day hikes, backpacking trips, and thru-hikes. Here are our top picks for hikers who prefer a lighter, more flexible shoe.
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We test the best backpacking trowels for lightweight, durable, and efficient cathole digging. Leave No Trace in rocks, roots, and sand with an ultralight potty trowel.
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Explore the best backcountry bidets for eco-friendly, portable hygiene. Find lightweight, easy-to-use options perfect for any outdoor adventure.
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We tested the Darn Tough Hiker Micro Crew Midweight hiking socks over tens of thousands of miles with dozens of hikers from below freezing to 100F on thru-hikes of the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. Our in-depth review on why these socks are durable, comfortable, and blister free.
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A long-term, in-depth review of the updated Nitecore NU25 UL with MCT (Multi Color Temperatures). We consider battery life, comfort, brightness, ease of use and more.
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The Six Moon Designs Lunar Orbiter is a freestanding ultralight tent with dual vestibules and a silpoly build. We tested it for 2 years in wind, rain, and snow.
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Hands-on Garmin Enduro 3 review from a double Triple Crown thru-hiker. Solar charging, multi-week battery life, training tools, and how it stacks up in 2026.
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We tested the Pa’lante V2 ultralight pack with vest straps to evaluate comfort, carry, durability, and performance for minimalist thru-hiking, fastpacking, and backpacking
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We tested 12 hiking umbrellas over hundreds of desert and rainy miles. Here are the best options for sun, rain, and wind — with lightweight picks for backpackers.
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Discover the best hiking backpacks for women, chosen and tested by the women of TreelineReview for comfort, durability, and trail performance.
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We tested the Mountain Hardwear Alakazam backpack to evaluate ALUULA fabric durability, waterproof performance, comfort, and load carry on long-haul backpacking trips.
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We tested the NEMO Pulse on the Appalachian, Timberline, and Grand Enchantment Trails. Here's whether 1000 fill power and full recyclability justify the $550 price tag.
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We tested the Big Agnes String Ridge VST 1.5 backpacking the 223-mile long Ouachita Trail to see how its vertical sidewall design, and generous interior space perform for solo backpacking and bikepacking trips.
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We tested the Zpacks Arc Haul Ultra 50L to see if its carbon fiber frame, Ultra 100X fabric, and sub-1.5-pound weight deliver on ultralight backpacking performance.
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Long-term review of the insulated Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT Sleeping pad based on thousands of miles of cold-weather backpacking, thru-hiking, snowshoeing, and ski touring on this inflatable, lightweight pad.
We’ve tested the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT for over 8,000 miles. Long-term review of the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT Sleeping pad based on thousands of miles of backpacking, thru-hiking, and camping on this inflatable, lightweight pad.
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We tested and reviewed the Sawyer Squeeze water filter on backpacking trips and thru-hikes to assess its ease of use, flow rate, filtration, packability, and more
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A brand new adventure watch from COROS, the Nomad has unique features such as adventure journaling and fishing profiles.
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Our long-term, in-depth review of the Zenbivy Ultralight Bed—lightweight, versatile, and perfect for thru-hikers. Specs, pros, cons, and comparisons.
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