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Men’s Hoka Speedgoat 7 Review
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Men’s Hoka Speedgoat 7 Review

The Speedgoat 7 remains similar to the 6s with solid comfort, traction, and breathability, but receives a few tweaks.
Brooks Ghost Trail Review
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Brooks Ghost Trail Review

Brooks took its popular road-running shoe and made a super-comfortable, versatile trail-running version that’s excellent for beginners to off-road experts.
Mount to Coast T1 Trail Running Shoe Review
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Mount to Coast T1 Trail Running Shoe Review

One of our favorite new trail running shoes thanks to its excellent traction, supreme durability, light weight, responsiveness, and comfort.
Hoka Rocket X Trail Review
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Hoka Rocket X Trail Review

A super fun, responsive, propulsive, and fun super shoe for off-road racing.
On Cloudultra 3 Trail Running Shoe Review
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On Cloudultra 3 Trail Running Shoe Review

An excellent do-everything shoe that handles many different surface types well. We love them for everyday training and long distances on well-groomed trails.
Therm-a-Rest Air Head Down Pillow Review
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Therm-a-Rest Air Head Down Pillow Review

This bean-shaped camping pillow with a duck-down topper is comfortable, supportive, and packable enough for backpacking.
Wise Owl The Snoozy Camping Pillow Review
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Wise Owl The Snoozy Camping Pillow Review

If you like a soft pillow but don’t want to spend much on camping gear, this pillow is a clear choice for frontcountry camping.
Sea to Summit Aeros Premium Pillow Review
Holding up the Aeros Premium pillow on a hike in New Mexico's Sandia Mountains.

Sea to Summit Aeros Premium Pillow Review

As one of the best backpacking pillows on the market, the Sea to Summit Aeros Premium Pillow scores high on comfort, weight, packability, and support.
Sea to Summit Aeros Down Pillow Review
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Sea to Summit Aeros Down Pillow Review

Sea to Summit spruced up the typical air pillow with a duck down cushion top. Learn how it performed in our firsthand review.
Best Camping Pillows of 2026
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Best Camping Pillows of 2026

Our guide to the best backpacking and camping pillows walks you through our favorites from brands like Sea to Summit, Therm-a-Rest, and HEST.
Arc’teryx Sunna Hoody Sun Shirt Review
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Arc’teryx Sunna Hoody Sun Shirt Review

The Arc’teryx Sunna Hoody is a lightweight, technical sun shirt with year-round versatility. It’s quick to dry, offers four-way stretch, has an excellent fit, and is made with high-quality materials, making it a standout choice for a wide range of activities.
Patagonia Tropic Comfort Natural Sun Hoody Review
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Patagonia Tropic Comfort Natural Sun Hoody Review

The Patagonia Tropic Comfort Natural Sun Hoody combines excellent comfort, solid sun protection, and surprising odor resistance in a flattering design.
Ridge Merino Solstice Pro Lightweight Wool Hoodie Review
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Ridge Merino Solstice Pro Lightweight Wool Hoodie Review

We tested the Ridge Merino Solstice Pro Lightweight to see how its odor control, temperature regulation, breathability, and moisture-wicking stack up on tough mountain adventures. Spoiler alert: It’s the best natural fiber sun shirt in our lineup.
Best Sun Shirts of 2026
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Best Sun Shirts of 2026

Here comes the sun – and along with it our recommendations for the best sun shirts to keep you protected all summer long on adventures from casual day hikes to Triple Crown attempts.
KETL NoFry Sun Hoodie Review
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KETL NoFry Sun Hoodie Review

After rigorous testing, we found the KETL NoFry Sun Hoodie to be the lightest, quickest-drying sun shirt in our lineup. Its silky fabric stole the show, convincing us to come back to this shirt time and time again.
Best Camping Tables of 2026
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Best Camping Tables of 2026

From sunrise coffee to sunset dinners, we set the table with this budget-friendly guide. So dine under the stars with a durable, compact, and lightweight camping table…
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