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Best Water Bottles for Hiking of 2025

Water bottles are vital to keeping us hydrated outdoors- whether it’s for a day hike, a camping trip, or backpacking. We tested wide mouth Nalgenes, collapsible, glass, and vacuum insulated bottles from Yeti, Hydro Flask, and Klean Kanteen and more, comparing 17 bottles side-by-side.

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Best Baby and Toddler Carriers for Hiking of 2025

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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Best Hiking Socks of 2025

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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Best Backpacking Water Filters and Purifiers of 2025

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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Best Yoga Mats of 2025

See our picks for best overall yoga mat, budget yoga mat, best mat for outdoor use, travel yoga mat and yoga towel from a Level 3 Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher with 20+ years of teaching experience.

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Best Bluetooth Headphones and Earbuds for Outdoor Activities of 2025

We tested the best wireless earbuds, behind the neck, and Bluetooth headphones for thousands of miles, while running, hiking, biking, and working out.

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Best Protein Powder of 2025

We taste tested dozens of top-rated protein powders to determine the best plant-based, whey, budget, and grass-fed protein powders on the market.

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Best Collagen Peptides Powder of 2025

We reviewed 22 of the best collagen powders to find the top peptide supplements, considering grass-fed, non-GMO, wild-caught, and pasture-raised sources. Our writer, Katie Gerber, is a certified nutrition coach and outdoor athlete who shares her research and experience with the top collagen peptide brands.

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