Gear Guide
We gather and analyze gear reviews so that you buy right the first time. Our team of professional outdoor journalists bring back objectivity, transparency, and authenticity to buying gear. We want you to choose something that won't go to a landfill or hog up space in your garage. We're dedicated to making an inclusive outdoor space where everyone—regardless of how you do the outdoors—can make smart gear decisions.
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HIKING
From rope tarps to crag bags and climbing packs, we test the best climbing rope bags for carrying your climbing rope and keeping it clean and unknotted.
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
Looking for your first pair of rock climbing shoes? We tested 30 top-rated climbing shoes in the gym, crag, and bouldering to find the best rock climbing shoes for beginners and mid-level climbers, with winners from La Sportiva, Five Ten, Black Diamond and Evolv
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.
Read our review of the No Reception Club Getaway Bag—a family-friendly travel backpack with spacious compartments, water resistance, and organized storage
We test top-rated climbing ropes to find the best climbing ropes for most climbers, from gym to alpine climbing, to workhorse ropes that work with belay devices.
We researched and tested bikepacking bicycles for muddy dirt tracks, fast-rolling gravel roads, and occasional technical singletrack. Our criteria included price, comfort, and versatility.
Good mountain bike gloves balance comfort, protection, durability, and breathability. We trail-tested dozens to bring you this review of the best MTB gloves.
We researched 64 day packs and tested 18 backpacks for hiking. A good hiking pack is comfortable and easy to use—whether you are experienced or on your first trail. We agreed on 8 packs that experts and new hikers alike found stable, ventilating, and well-organized for humid beach hikes in Michigan to rugged mountain summits in Utah.
Take your camp cooking to the next level with a portable camping grill, whether you like propane, charcoal, wood, electric, pellet or a fire pit.
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.
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.
Find the best road running shoes for men in 2025, tested for comfort, speed, and durability. Explore top picks for daily training, racing, and long-distance runs.
The best solar shower bags and electric portable camping showers for campers, backpacking, overlanding and emergencies. We test for temperature, speed to hot water, water pressure, and ease of use.
Explore our top picks for MTB glasses—designed to help protect your eyes and enhance visibility while riding trails in a variety of conditions.
We trail-tested over 25 models to put together our list of the best hiking shoes for women, looking at comfort, waterproofing, protection, and support.
We trail-tested over 25 models to put together our list of the best hiking shoes for men looking at comfort, waterproofing, protection, and support.
Keep your dog cool and safe when active in the summer heat with the best dog cooling vests—tested on real pups in real heat.
We test climbing chalk bags to find the best for climbers. From gym climbing, to alpine climbing and multi-pitch routes to chalk buckets for bouldering, we find chalk bags for all kinds of climbing.
Discover the top contenders for the best climbing chalk! We've researched and tested the leading brands to help you make an informed choice.
The Peak Design travel and commuter pack is durable, sleek, well-organized, and a jet-setter’s dream with excellent technology and photography camera pockets.
Explore our comprehensive guide to the best hiking skirts and dresses and embark on your next outdoor adventure with confidence and style!
Choosing the right pair of trail running shorts matters. Make sure they're breathable, moisture-wicking, lightweight, and have a good waistband and pockets.
A lightweight and responsive trail running shoe with plush cushioning, a wide fit, and nitrogen-infused foam for long-distance comfort.
A detailed review of the Osprey Sojourn Porter 46 Travel Pack—durable, carry-on-sized, and designed for organized, comfortable travel.
We tested 22 different lightweight travel coffeemakers to find the best camping coffee brewers. We included the AeroPress, pour over, percolator coffee pots, and french press portable coffeemakers for on-the-go travel, backpacking, bikepacking, and car camping. AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press · Hario V60 · MSR Mugmate · GSI Outdoors Enamel Percolator · ESPRO Ultralight Travel Press Bottle
We tested insulated tumblers to keep drinks hot or cold for hours. Durable, versatile, and perfect for commuting, outdoor adventures, or everyday use.
We review 14 portable foldable tables to find the best camp tables—including best camp kitchen cook station, sturdy camp dining table, and folding ultralight table.
We tested the Exped MegaMat and LuxeMat to see how they compare in comfort for side sleepers, warmth, and packability for car camping and basecamp setups.
Water bottles are vital to keeping us hydrated outdoors- whether it’s for a day hike, a camping trip, or backpacking. We tested wide mouth Nalgenes, collapsible, glass, and vacuum insulated bottles from Yeti, Hydro Flask, and Klean Kanteen and more, comparing 17 bottles side-by-side.
Water Sports
BIkepacking, Bike Touring, & road biking
Electronics & GPS
Camping
Running
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.
Find the best road running shoes for men in 2025, tested for comfort, speed, and durability. Explore top picks for daily training, racing, and long-distance runs.
Choosing the right pair of trail running shorts matters. Make sure they're breathable, moisture-wicking, lightweight, and have a good waistband and pockets.
A lightweight and responsive trail running shoe with plush cushioning, a wide fit, and nitrogen-infused foam for long-distance comfort.
Incredible battery life and extensive tracking metrics make the Garmin Instinct 3 our favorite GPS watch for hiking.
Are the Patagonia Wind Shield Pants worth it? We tested their wind resistance, breathability, and comfort to see how they perform in wet and cold-weather activities.
Chafing can ruin a good time outdoors, so the Treeline Review staff share their favorite anti-chafing solutions for running, hiking, backpacking, and biking.
We tested and reviewed the best fastpacks for hiking and trail running based on capacity, comfort, storage, weight, materials, features, and more.
The best men’s shorts for running on trails, from liner and liner-less options to compression shorts, racing shorts, and shorts for thick thighs
The perfect running hat is so comfortable that you have to periodically check if it’s still on your head, keeps salty sweat out of your eyes, dries quickly, and is easily adjustable on the fly.
Find the best running pants for every season and terrain. Tested for comfort, breathability, and performance to keep you moving on road and trail runs in all kinds of weather.
A good pair of running sunglasses is comfortable, secure on your face, and UV-protective. They also mute glare and help you stay on your feet rather than tripping over obstacles.
We tested a dozen packs over thousands of miles to find the best hydration vests for running. We looked at comfort, capacity, hydration system, and more.
A dialed-in fitting system and excellent performance when both empty and full make the Salomon Adv Skin 12 our top choice for running hydration vests.
To find the best women’s running shirts, we ran in 20 running tanks, long sleeves, and t-shirts shirts. Here are the best women’s running shirts, according to a running coach and trail ultramarathoner).
The best men’s running shirts for cool, cold, and hot weather running: t-shirts, long sleeves and merino run shirts that fit well, are lightweight and breathable
We tested the On Cloudsurfer 2 to see how it performs for daily runs. Here's our review of its plush cushioning, breathability, and updated tread.
Running belts are game changers. You can carry more stuff, or at least a smartphone, and still feel like you're only wearing the clothes on your back.
An in-depth review of the Altra Lone Peak 9+ trail running shoe with Vibram Megagrip outsole for running, hiking, and backpacking.
Long-term, in-depth review of the Topo Magnifly 5 road running shoe, an incredibly versatile zero-drop road shoe with minimal stack height and moderate cushion
We review the best socks for runners— running socks to prevent blisters, best socks for hot weather runs, best socks for cold weather, compression, and toe socks.
Fitness & Nutrition
Winter sports: Ski, snowboard, snowshoe
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