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Sea to Summit Aeros Premium Backpacking Pillow Review
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Sea to Summit Aeros Premium Backpacking Pillow Review

Published: January 20, 2025
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.
Klymit LUXE Camping Pillow Review
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Klymit LUXE Camping Pillow Review

Published: January 20, 2025
This is a large inflatable camping pillow with a quilted pillow top. Here’s how it compared to other luxury air pillows in our side by side testing.
Men’s Altra Lone Peak 8 Review
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Men’s Altra Lone Peak 8 Review

Last Updated: January 20, 2025
See why these are some of our favorite zero-drop hiking shoes from day hikes to thru-hikes.
Men’s HOKA Anacapa 2 Low GTX Review

Men’s HOKA Anacapa 2 Low GTX Review

Last Updated: January 20, 2025
These shoes are comfortable, waterproof, and durable. They’re perfect for medium to long hikes on established trails in all sorts of weather conditions.
Men’s Keen Targhee IV WP Review

Men’s Keen Targhee IV WP Review

Last Updated: January 20, 2025
These classic leather kicks are perfect for rugged, technical backcountry conditions and provide some of the best waterproofing of any hiking shoes we tested, making them ideal for wet trails and cooler weather.
Men’s Danner Trail 2650 Review

Men’s Danner Trail 2650 Review

Last Updated: January 20, 2025
These are versatile hiking shoes that are exceptionally stylish and comfortable whether you’re thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail or walking the dog to the coffee shop.
Men’s La Sportiva Spire GTX Review
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Men’s La Sportiva Spire GTX Review

Last Updated: January 20, 2025
The La Sportiva Spire GTX have received high praise in both the fastpacking and hiking worlds – but do they live up to the buzz?
Men’s La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Review
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Men’s La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Review

Last Updated: January 20, 2025
With oversized toe caps, reinforced heels, aggressive lugs, and stout rock plates, these shoes are built for the high country: their exceptional traction and off-trail performance are game changers.
Men’s Merrell Moab 3 Review
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Men’s Merrell Moab 3 Review

Last Updated: January 20, 2025
These shoes offer robust, breathable performance from burly mesh and leather uppers and provide solid protection from rocks and pokey bushes.
Men’s Hoka Speedgoat 6 Review
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Men’s Hoka Speedgoat 6 Review

Last Updated: January 20, 2025
These shoes offer responsive midsoles with ample cushioning and impact absorption on rough trails. Their chunky lug pattern provide top-tier traction, and fast-drying, mesh uppers make them breathable and airy.
Men’s Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX Review
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Men’s Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX Review

Last Updated: January 20, 2025
These are comfortable out of the box. Their supportive, springy midsole and stable outsoles guarantee a smooth and cushioned ride that makes them amazingly versatile.
Men’s Saucony Peregrine 14 Review
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Men’s Saucony Peregrine 14 Review

Last Updated: January 20, 2025
With a responsive feel and a secure fit, these are the shoes for fast-paced activities like running, hiking, and backpacking across low deserts in May or chasing mountain summits in August.
Men’s Topo Athletic Ultraventure 3 Review

Men’s Topo Athletic Ultraventure 3 Review

Last Updated: January 20, 2025
We’ve used these shoes to scramble long Class 4 ridge traverses at 13,000’ in the Colorado Rockies, hike hundreds of miles on local trails, and even tackle half marathons.
Women’s Oboz Bridger WP Review
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Women’s Oboz Bridger WP Review

Published: January 20, 2025
Durable, supportive boots with rugged traction and stiff construction, these boots are perfect for backpacking with a heavy pack or tackling rough trails.
Exped Mega Pillow Review
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Exped Mega Pillow Review

Published: January 20, 2025
Our gear analyst took this pillow to the wilderness to test its comfort, packability, support, and ease of use. Here’s what we learned.
Women’s Altra Lone Peak 9 Waterproof Mid Review
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Women’s Altra Lone Peak 9 Waterproof Mid Review

Published: January 20, 2025
Lightweight, waterproof, and breathable, these boots offer the perfect balance of flexibility and protection for fast-and-light adventures on any trail.
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