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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Looking for a way to stay upright in icy conditions? Sure-footed traction in snow and ice allows you to carry your outdoor life into the shoulder seasons and beyond.
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Get to know the Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft Sleeping Pad—lightweight, lofty yet packable, and eco-friendly with 4.7 R-value insulation for all-season backpacking comfort.
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We review top-rated hiking gaiters for all terrains and budgets, and provide tips on choosing the perfect fit.
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We review the best men’s and women’s lightweight hiking boots for day hikes and lightweight backpacking, including the top waterproof and Gore-Tex models.
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The Patagonia Down Sweater is our favorite down jacket we reach for year-round. It's a warm, stylish, durable puffy jacket for hiking, climbing or commuting
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A softshell is perfect for when the wind is ripping or there’s enough of a chance of light rain or snow that you still want some protection from the elements.
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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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If you’ve yet to find the right pack that can hold your water, snacks, layers, kid, and their water, snacks, layers, diapers, etc…the Poco Premium offers the most amount of pockets, storage, and carrying comfort we’ve seen so far.
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Are you a minimalist hiker in need of a child carrier? Look no further than the Osprey Poco SLT — small, sleek, lightweight, and totally packable.
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We asked Treeline Review writers about their go-to sports bras for hiking and backpacking. Here's what they found in their testing, and the favorites.
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We spent 200+ nights testing the best headlamps for brightness, battery life, comfort, and ease of use for backpacking, hiking, running, climbing, and camping.
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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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We review 20 of the most popular synthetic insulated jackets and tested the top models for months in conditions as diverse as mountains in Arizona to snow storms near Bend, Oregon to walking a toddler in Portland. We considered models by Patagonia, Arc’teryx, L.L.Bean, Mountain Hardwear, Rab, Outdoor Research, The North Face, and Montbell.
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We review 44 down jackets to find the 7 best puffy jackets for most outdoor activities: hiking, camping, backpacking to around town—ultralight to extreme cold
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Explore our comprehensive guide to the best hiking skirts and dresses and embark on your next outdoor adventure with confidence and style!
We review waterproof, breathable rain gear for hiking, backpacking, travel to find the best lightweight rain jackets. We tested side-by-side for waterproofing, breathability, comfort, sizing, hood quality, and sleeve cuffs.
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Finding the perfect hiking shirt isn't just about comfort and durability—it's about finding a companion that stands the test of time and terrain. The search for the ultimate hiking shirt led us to test over 10 shirts to find the best in terms of performance, versatility, and more.
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Whether you are traversing technical trails or going on a quick day hike, the right hiking shorts can make or break your experience. We tested eight pairs in a range of climates to find the best.
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