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Best Dog Raincoats of 2025
Jae Thomas
Best Dog Raincoats of 2025
Jae Thomas

We tested dog raincoats to find the 6 best raincoats of 2025 for dogs of all breeds and sizes considering hood, durability, waterproofing, adjustability, and ease of walking.

Jae Thomas
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What Treeline Readers Got in January 2025
What Treeline Readers Got in January 2025

Here’s what Treeline Review readers like you loved the most in January 2025—from merino underwear to ski travel bags to winter boots.

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Best Running Accessories for 2025: Must-Haves for Every Runner
Becca Downs
Best Running Accessories for 2025: Must-Haves for Every Runner
Becca Downs

Explore the best running accessories to enhance your comfort, safety, and performance, including hydration, recovery, and must-have gear for every run.

Becca Downs
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Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket Review
Naomi Hudetz
Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket Review
Naomi Hudetz

The Arc'teryx Beta SL jacket is an excellent lightweight, waterproof GORE-TEX shell with thoughtful features and all-weather protection.

Naomi Hudetz
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Thru-hike the John Muir Trail: Gear List & Strategy 2025
Liz Thomas
Thru-hike the John Muir Trail: Gear List & Strategy 2025
Liz Thomas

Whether you’re planning a dream long-distance hike or section hiking parts of the JMT, this in-depth guide and JMT gear checklist has strategies for hiking and developing self-care routines to thrive on your journey.

Liz Thomas
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Best Men's Winter Boots of 2025
Josette Deschambeault
Best Men's Winter Boots of 2025
Josette Deschambeault

Tested on ice and snow from Maine to Alaska for 4 years, here’s our review of the best men’s winter boots for warmth, water resistance, fit, comfort, and traction.


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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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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 Sports Bras for AA to D Cups of 2025
Best Sports Bras for AA to D Cups of 2025

We review the best supportive, comfortable and affordable sports bras for running, hiking, and the outdoors. For chest sizes AA-D (we’ve got a D+ review too!).

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✨We're thrilled to announce that after many years, we finally have a dedicated Men's Trail Running Shoes guide!✨⁠ ⁠ Whether you're trail running, jogging gravel in an urban park, or backpacking or thru-hiking in trail runners, we review the top rated
A good handlebar bag is likely one of the first bike bags you’ll buy.⁠ ⁠ Whether you’re looking for the best handlebar bags to get your burrito from the taqueria to the park, or to help carry your camping gear on a weekend trip, we’
We've tested nearly two dozen pairs of women's running shorts over 4 years of year-round trail running. ⁠ ⁠ Our goal over thousands of miles of running is to find the best of 2023 (we also have a men's trail running shorts guide!)⁠ ⁠ That's right--th
We've spent the past 2 years and 1000s of miles testing the @sixmoondesigns Swift X backpacking backpack.⁠ ⁠ Finally, for the first time, we sit down and wrote an in-depth review on why we like this backpack.⁠ ⁠ W’ve carried the Swift X on thru
Whether you're bikepacking the desert or commuting on a hot day, a water and a way to hold your water bottle are essential. 💧⁠ ⁠ Our goal is to help you find possibly the last water bottle cage you need to purchase. ⁠ ⁠ Over decades of riding our bi
⁠ Sure, it looks good in town. But how does the Patagonia R1 Hoody perform on trail runs, hikes, skiing, climbing, and biking?⁠ ⁠ We do a deep dive into the Patagonia R1 Hoody, a classic fleece, to see how it really performs--and whether it's worth t
Not all sun shirts are made equal. We've spent 4 years testing nearly 2 dozen sun shirts on summits, backpacking trips, thru-hikes, and camping trips in the desert. Here's what we found:⁠ ⁠ ✅ get the sun shirt with lightest fabric cuz some of these s

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