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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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 Nemo Tensor sleeping pads are some of the most comfortable, best warmth-to-weight ratio pads we’ve tested recently. Here’s our verdict on the pads, and a review of their similarities and differences.
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Read our in-depth review on why the Mountain Hardwear Mineral King Camping tent is our favorite dome camping tent for 3-season use.
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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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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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Our long-term review and test notes of the Hoka Sky Kaha hiking boots. It's a winner in our best hiking boots guide for fit, comfort, support and style. In this story, we do a deep dive to explain why we like them.
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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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We trail-tested over 25 models to put together our list of the best hiking shoes for men and women, looking at comfort, waterproofing, protection, and support.
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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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