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 Women’s Plus-Size Snow Pants and Bibs of 2025

We tested the best plus size ski and snow pants for warmth, waterproofing, and style. Perfect for slopes, snowshoeing, or winter fun.


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Best (and Brightest) Headlamps of 2025

We spent 300+ 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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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 Women's Trail Running Shoes of 2025

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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