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Appalachian Trail Gear List & Strategy 2025
Mike Unger & Liz Thomas & Naomi Hudetz
Appalachian Trail Gear List & Strategy 2025
Mike Unger & Liz Thomas & Naomi Hudetz

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.

Mike Unger & Liz Thomas & Naomi Hudetz
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Garmin inReach Messenger Plus Review
Dean Krakel
Garmin inReach Messenger Plus Review
Dean Krakel

Explore our long-awaited review of the Garmin inReach Messenger Plus—a small reliable satellite communicator with GPS tracking, two-way messaging, photo and voice functionality, SOS alerts, and more.

Dean Krakel
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Best Women's Winter Boots of 2025
Josette Deschambeault
Best Women's Winter Boots of 2025
Josette Deschambeault

We spent 8 years testing the top women’s winter boots for ice and snow from Maine to Alaska. We review the best boots for warmth, water resistance, fit, comfort and traction

Josette Deschambeault
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PCT Gear List and Strategy for 2025
Mike Unger & Liz Thomas & Naomi Hudetz
PCT Gear List and Strategy for 2025
Mike Unger & Liz Thomas & Naomi Hudetz

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.

Mike Unger & Liz Thomas & Naomi Hudetz
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Our Favorite Gear of 2024: The Greatest Gear of the Year
Treeline Review Staff
Our Favorite Gear of 2024: The Greatest Gear of the Year
Treeline Review Staff

Our writers were tasked with naming their single favorite gear item of the hundreds they tested this year. This is what rose to the top. Read on for the best gear of 2024!

Treeline Review Staff
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The Ultimate Guide to Ski Accessories You Need for 2025
Stasia Stockwell
The Ultimate Guide to Ski Accessories You Need for 2025
Stasia Stockwell

Discover the essential ski accessories, from helmets to tech gadgets. Get tips on gear selection, maintenance, and maximizing your time on the slopes.

Stasia Stockwell

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Obsessively researched and rigorously tested outdoor apparel reviews for down jackets, baselayers, running clothes, ski and snow apparel, sports bras and more.

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Tested over hundreds and even thousands of miles, see our in-depth, long-term reviews of hiking shoes, trail runners, lightweight hiking boots, recovery shoes and more.

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We test bike gear over hundreds of miles. From mountain biking gear and commuter bicycle gear to gear for bikepacking and bicycle touring.

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We test hiking gear for getting on the trails including hiking shoes, boots, socks, trekking poles, GPS and apparel.

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Check out our running gear reviews for running shoes, tights, socks, GPS watches and more and running tips and advice for beginner runners to distance racers.

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Love to go camping? Yup, we do too. Read our camping gear reviews, including tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, coolers, camping chairs, lanterns, and more.

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Best Baby and Toddler Carriers for Hiking of 2024
Best Baby and Toddler Carriers for Hiking of 2024

To find the best child hiking carrier for babies and toddlers, we reviewed backpacks and tested the Osprey Poco Plus and Deuter Kid Comfort side-by-side.

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Best Hiking and Backpacking Watches of 2025
Best Hiking and Backpacking Watches of 2025

We put in 125 hours of research and 500 days of trail testing to review the best GPS and ABC watches for hiking, backpacking, and multisport outdoor activities.

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HOKA Anacapa 2 Mid GTX Hiking Boot Review
HOKA Anacapa 2 Mid GTX Hiking Boot Review

Discover the Hoka Anacapa 2 hiking shoes in our in-depth review. Read about advanced features, exceptional comfort, and performance on various terrains.

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Best Recovery Shoes, Sandals, and Slides for Runners of 2025
Best Recovery Shoes, Sandals, and Slides for Runners of 2025

Help tired feet recover with recovery shoes for runners—sandals, slides, and slippers. We tested passive and active recovery shoes for easing pain or plantar fasciitis.

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