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 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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Clean drinking water is essential when you head into the backcountry. An effective, reliable water filter or purifier ensures that you have it. We field-tested 20 systems over 6 years to find the one for you.
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We ran 2,000 miles in 24 of the most popular trail running shoes to find the best trail running shoes for hiking and backpacking, road-to-trail running, narrow feet, wide feet, beginner trail runners, and distance running.
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Discover the best hiking backpacks for women, chosen and tested by the women of TreelineReview for comfort, durability, and trail performance.
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We tested rain pants for 2 years from thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail to the forests of South America, from Colorado’s high country to winter in New York. Our expert guide provides field-tested recommendations, ensuring you stay dry and comfortable on the trails.
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Find the best women's hiking pants for any adventure, including roll-up, jogger, convertible, plus-size, and budget-friendly options, all tested on the trail.
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Whether you need a lightweight pair of hiking pants that will keep you cool in high temperatures or a heavy-duty pair that can handle the most demanding of terrains, here are our winners for the best hiking pants for men.
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We reviewed waterproof, breathable, and packable rain gear for hiking, backpacking, and travel to find the best lightweight rain jackets.
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We tested the best wireless earbuds, behind the neck, and Bluetooth headphones for thousands of miles, while running, hiking, biking, and working out.
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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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We reviewed 44 down jackets to find the 7 best puffy jackets for most outdoor activities: hiking, camping, backpacking—ultralight to extreme cold.
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Updated for 2025, our gear list and strategy for the Appalachian Trail prepares you for a thru-hike or long distance section of the AT. As weather and ecosystems change, so should your gear. Here’s what we’ve learned from 5 thru-hikes and 11,000 AT miles of trial-and-error.
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More than just a gear list, read our comprehensive gear strategy for the Pacific Crest Trail. As weather and ecosystems change, so should your gear. Here’s what we’ve learned in 20,000 PCT miles of trial-and-error.
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Explore our long-awaited review of the Garmin inReach Messenger Plus—a small reliable satellite communicator with GPS tracking, two-way messaging, photo and voice functionality, SOS alerts, and more.
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The 11 best snowshoes for beginners, winter hiking, running, backpacking, and snow play. From inexpensive to ultralight here are our favorite snowshoes.
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Impressive features, long battery life, different sizes, and solar options make the Garmin Instinct 2 series our favorite ABC GPS watch.
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We hiked 1000s of miles to find the best hiking boots for men, women, wide feet, hiking and backpacking. We test for fit, support, durability, and breathability
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Garmin inReach Messenger in-depth review — easy-to-use, affordable satellite communicator (vs. inReach Mini) with emergency SOS, 2-way texting, weather, and more.
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We’ve tested our fair share of hiking, wool, and synthetic socks over the years. But for really wet conditions in the outdoors, waterproof socks can be key. Our tester is an avid camper, hiker, biker, and angler who values creature comforts. After months of testing waterproof socks, we’ve narrowed the list to our favorites.
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