staff picks

We polled our writers, editors, and production team to see what their favorite gear items.

Staff Picks
Our Favorite Energy Gels and Chews for Outdoor Activities
Our Favorite Energy Gels and Chews for Outdoor Activities
Our Testers Followed Our Own Gear Recommendations. Here’s What Happened…
Our Testers Followed Our Own Gear Recommendations. Here’s What Happened…
Our Favorite Gear Made in the USA
Our Favorite Gear Made in the USA
Best Freeze Dried Backpacking Meals
Best Freeze Dried Backpacking Meals
Best Sustainable Outdoor Gear Ideas of 2024
Best Sustainable Outdoor Gear Ideas of 2024
Our Favorite Gear by Women-Owned Brands 2024
Our Favorite Gear by Women-Owned Brands 2024
My Favorite Gear from the Appalachian Trail
My Favorite Gear from the Appalachian Trail
Treeline Review Writers Share Their Favorite Gear for a PCT Thru-hike
Treeline Review Writers Share Their Favorite Gear for a PCT Thru-hike
Our Favorite Gear of 2023
Our Favorite Gear of 2023
Liz's Favorite Gear From the Arizona Trail
Liz's Favorite Gear From the Arizona Trail
What I Wouldn't Carry on the PCT Again
What I Wouldn't Carry on the PCT Again

Backpacking lists

Backpacking gear lists