After testing dozens of socks over thousands of miles of hiking, here are the best wool and synthetic hiking and backpacking socks — hiking socks to prevent blisters, the best socks for hiking in hot weather, compression, and more.
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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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One of few people to thru-hike the PCT northbound and southbound weighs in on the differences in gear and strategy. Here’s the gear, strategy, and plan for PCT NOBO vs. SOBO.
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More than just a gear list, read our comprehensive gear strategy for the Pacific Crest Trail. As weather and ecosystems change, so should your gear. Here’s what we’ve learned in 20,000 PCT miles of trial-and-error.
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We tested the Black Diamond Spot 400 headlamp, which won our Best Battery-Operated Headlamp, for brightness, waterproofness, functionality, and battery life
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We spent 400+ 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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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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In-depth, long-term review of the Biolite Dash 450 rechargeable headlamp for brightness, battery life, and a comfortable headband
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Is the North Face Wawona 6 worth the premium price? Our hands-on review covers real-world performance, space, and whether it's right for you.
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Incredible battery life and extensive tracking metrics make the Garmin Instinct 3 our favorite GPS watch for hiking.
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We tested the Sea to Summit Ultralight Insulated Air Sleeping Pad over thousands of miles. It’s incredibly comfortable but still light enough and packable for backpacking.
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After 4 years of heavy use in diverse conditions, we think the Torrentshell rain jacket is the best combination of performance, durability, and value on the market.
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As you bag the peak playing Imagine Dragons, everyone at the summit will be ready to party. These best portable speakers will change the way you—and everyone around you— experiences the outdoors.
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Long-term, in-depth review of the Topo Magnifly 5 road running shoe, an incredibly versatile zero-drop road shoe with minimal stack height and moderate cushion
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Updated for 2025, our gear list and strategy for the Appalachian Trail prepares you for a thru-hike or long distance section of the AT. As weather and ecosystems change, so should your gear. Here’s what we’ve learned from 5 thru-hikes and 11,000 AT miles of trial-and-error.
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In-depth review of the Topo Pursuit 2 trail running shoes, a zero-drop, low stack height trail running shoe with excellent lateral stability, durability, and a roomy toe box
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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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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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With a gorgeous AMOLED touchscreen and too many features to list, Garmin hit it out of the park with the epix Pro (Gen 2) GPS watch.
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Treeline Review reviews treeline-named gear! We hope that Treeline Review helps you see the trees from the forest when it comes to outdoor gear.
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