Your Favorite Gear in March 2026
The Most Popular Winter Gear of 2026 among Treeline fans (so far)
Winter is OVER and Spring is here! People are running, getting outside in the rain, prepping for thru-hikes and riding their bikes. We really enjoy seeing what other Treeline Review readers are reading and buying in March 2026 (and hope you do, too)!
As far as Treeline readers are concerned, snow is out and rain (and sun) is in! (Unless you want a deal, in which case now is the time to grab our favorite ski and snowboarding gear items with great discounts.)
We go into details in the section on This Month’s Trends below!
Everyone loves looking at the numbers and at Treeline Review, we’re honest when it comes to telling you what’s hot (and what’s not).
We ran the numbers. Here are the top gear items purchased by Treeline Review readers like you.
Curious what was trending earlier this year? See our most popular gear of February 2026.
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The top items among Treeline Review readers in Spring 2026
Our mission is to help you buy right the first time by choosing quality outdoor gear that you will cherish and that will last. We believe in obsessively researching and testing gear and only recommending what stands the test of time.
The items you’ll see on this list of March 2026 bestsellers live up to those principles: time-tested, obsessively researched, and better than the rest.
Best overall: Best Collagen Powders
Budget Winner: Best Men’s Hiking Shoes, Best Women’s Hiking Shoes, Lightweight Hiking Boots
4. arc’teryx beta sL
Upgrade winner: Best Lightweight Rain Jackets
Overall winner: Best Lightweight Rain Jackets
Best Merino winner in: Best Hiking Sports Bras and Best Women's Hiking Underwear
Overall Winner: Best Dog Seat Covers
Winner Best for Style: Best Walking Shoes
Best affordable: Best Waterproof Hiking Boots, Best Women’s Hiking Boots
11. Darn Tough Socks
Overall winner: Hiking Socks, Best Running Socks
Overall winner: Best Camping Cots
This month's Trends
This month is all about not wasting a minute and taking advantage of the good weather. Good shoes, comfy underwear. That, and as the weather changes and you start training, you want to TRACK your data!
Hiking season is upon us! Our hiking shoes stories are trending and we're seeing readers buying oodles of mud and wet rocks-ready sturdy hiking shoes with excellent traction. The Salomon X Ultra 5 hiking boots and the Merrell Moab 3. We usually see these boots and hiking shoes pick up interest later in the Spring.
It's all about the small luxuries! Our best hiking sports bras guides are trending! Our best women's hiking underwear and best men's hiking underwear stories are inspiring people to do themselves a solid and get a pair of underwear that makes them want to hike.
Collagen powder and Protein Powder are trending as you’re investing in your muscles and joints, not just in stuff.’
Travel and walking shoes are popular among those of you commuting and urban adventuring who want to take the comfort of the outdoors to your daily activities.
Stay tuned each month for Treeline readers' favorite gear items from the previous month as well as our hot takes on what is trending in the outdoor world.
