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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Impressive features, long battery life, different sizes, and solar options make the Garmin Instinct 2 series our favorite ABC GPS watch.
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The Patagonia Micro Puff is our favorite synthetic insulated jacket with an incredible warmth-to-weight ratio and retains its warmth when wet.
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We tested two dozen 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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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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A great all-around trail workhorse, the Topo Terraventure 4 trail runners are durable, grippy, comfortable, and secure.
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With long battery life, durability, full smartwatch capabilities, and superior mapping capabilities, the fenix 7 Pro is our top pick for endurance activities.
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The Nemo Coda Endless Promise is a sleek and trim sleeping bag that provides enough room for side sleepers to move around comfortably at night.
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A lightweight, durable, customizable pack with the volume and features to make it the best backpack for thru hiking.
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The HMG Junction backpacking backpack is a favorite of thru-hikers and ultralight backpackers who want water-resistant and durable Dyneema material in a simple design.
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Our favorite lightweight backpacking backpack for hikers on a budget, the Granite Gear Crown3 60 is a full-featured pack that weighs ~2 pounds with removable features to get even lighter.
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In-depth review of the Gossamer Gear Mariposa lightweight backpacking backpack for comfort, durability, ventilation, pocket organization, and long-term use on thru-hikes.
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We researched, tested, and used our own experience to find the best lightweight backpacks for backpacking. We researched 20 packs to find the best overall for most people, best Dyneema (DCF), high volume, heavy loads, budget, frameless ultralight packs for multi-day trips in the backcountry.
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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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Looking for that perfect trail shoe – one that's not too light and not too heavy? The Danner Trail 2650 has that just-right balance.
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Long-term, in-depth review of the Jetboil MiniMo backpacking stove. This all-in-one integrated stove has a fast boil, is packable, easy to use, and is fuel efficient. It’s our favorite pot + stove combo.
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With a gorgeous AMOLED touchscreen and too many features to list, Garmin hit it out of the park with the epix Pro (Gen 2) GPS watch.
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An ultralight tent or tarp is key if you want to move quickly and comfortably. These shelters will protect you from wind, rain, snow, and sleet.
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We tested backpacking quilts side-by-side for 8 months. Discover a lighter, more versatile alternative to traditional sleeping bags.
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We taste test and compare 24 instant coffees to find the best specialty coffee, budget, grocery-store available, bulk, powder, freeze-dried, and most caffeine. Our review compares Starbucks VIA · Mount Hagen · Nescafé · First Ascent · SwiftCup · Four Sigmatic · Canyon · Cascadia · Alpine Start · Voila · Waka · Trader Joe's
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