If your feet aren’t happy, you won’t be happy. A comfortable pair of trail running shoes is crucial for a good experience while on the trail. We'll help you find them.
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Trekking poles are one of the most multi-purpose gear items you can carry into the backcountry. We've tested dozens of models over thousands of miles to find the best.
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In-depth, long-term review of the Osprey Exos Pro and Eja Pro backpacking backpack for thru-hikes and lightweight backpacking trips.
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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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Stay safe, stay connected, and stay found in the backcountry with a satellite messenger or personal locator beacon.
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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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We tested 15 hiking shirts on trails from Virginia to Maine to find the best men's hiking shirts–quick dry, lightweight, long-sleeves, t-shirts, and sun hoodies
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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Our verdict: the MSR PocketRocket Deluxe is one of the best backpacking stoves out there with a fast boil, light weight, excellent simmer control, and incredible ease of use.
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Long-term, in-depth review of our favorite ultralight backpacking canister stove. We test for windproofing, fuel efficiency, fast boil, ease-of-use, and compatability with different-sized cook pots.
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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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We researched and tested the best tough cameras for your backcountry (and front country) adventures - waterproof, freeze-proof, drop-proof, shock-proof cameras that function no matter the extremes of weather and environment.
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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 easy-to-use, compact, lightweight double-walled backpacking tent with the perks of a traditional backpacking tent.
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We test running packs and fast packs for hydration vest style straps, ventilation, ease of use with water bottles and hoses, and more.
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