We tested GPS and ABC hiking watches across 400+ days of thru-hiking and backpacking. Top pick: the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar, with strong mapping and battery picks from Garmin and COROS.
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To find the best sleeping pads, we tested 20 pads over 1000s of miles of backpacking, bikepacking, and bicycle touring. See our top picks for best overall, 4-season, budget, foam, side-sleeper, and hybrid.
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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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Finding the perfect hiking shirt isn't just about comfort and durability—it's about finding a companion that stands the test of time and terrain. The search for the ultimate hiking shirt led us to test over 10 shirts to find the best in terms of performance, versatility, and more.
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We ran 2,000 miles in 24 of the most popular trail running shoes to find the best trail running shoes for hiking and backpacking, road-to-trail running, narrow feet, wide feet, beginner trail runners, and distance running.
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We tested rain pants for 2 years from thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail to the forests of South America, from Colorado’s high country to winter in New York. Our expert guide provides field-tested recommendations, ensuring you stay dry and comfortable on the trails.
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To find the best child hiking carrier for babies and toddlers, we reviewed backpacks and tested the Osprey Poco line, Deuter Kid Comfort, Kelty, Thule, and more
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Find the best women's hiking pants for any adventure, including roll-up, jogger, convertible, plus-size, and budget-friendly options, all tested on the trail.
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Whether you need a lightweight pair of hiking pants that will keep you cool in high temperatures or a heavy-duty pair that can handle the most demanding of terrains, here are our winners for the best hiking pants for men.
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Clean drinking water is essential when you head into the backcountry. An effective, reliable water filter or purifier ensures that you have it. We field-tested 20 systems over 6 years to find the one for you.
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We review the best men’s and women’s lightweight hiking boots for day hikes and lightweight backpacking, including the top waterproof and Gore-Tex models.
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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 50 lightweight, midweight, and heavyweight men’s and women’s base layer tops over four years. We put these base layers to work, and came out with the best base layers for warmth, durability, comfort, and ability to wick away sweat and odor over time.
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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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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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Garmin’s GPSMAP 67i is simply the best all around handheld GPS satellite communication device we’ve tested.
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The best long underwear are insulating, moisture-wicking, odor-resistant, comfortable, will keep their shape, and will last for years with a little care.
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In-depth review of the Zpacks Duplex based on 10,000 miles of backpacking, it’s our favorite two-person tent and best ultralight backpacking tent for waterproof DCF fabric, ease of set up, and spacious design.
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We spent 4 years testing 24 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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