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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 La Sportiva Spire GTX Review

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 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 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 La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Review

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

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.
Sea to Summit Aeros Premium Backpacking Pillow Review

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.
NEMO Fillo Backpacking Pillow

NEMO Fillo Backpacking Pillow
Published:
January 20, 2025
The NEMO Fillo is a hybrid air/foam pillow that adds cushioning to the traditional inflatable camp pillow for a comfort upgrade. Is it still backpacker-friendly?
Therm-a-Rest Compressible Camp Pillow Review

Therm-a-Rest Compressible Camp Pillow Review
Published:
January 20, 2025
We’re split on if this is a backpacking pillow or not, but it’s undoubtedly a comfortable camping pillow, wherever we use it.
Women’s New Balance Fresh Foam X Trail More v3 Review

Women’s New Balance Fresh Foam X Trail More v3 Review
Published:
January 20, 2025
Taking cushioning to new heights, these shoes are designed to not just protect your feet from trail debris, but raise them above it while still maintaining a minimal 4 mm drop.
Women’s Nike Zegama 2 Review

Women’s Nike Zegama 2 Review
Published:
January 19, 2025
With extra cushion, ZoomX foam in the midsole, and a Vibram Megagrip outsole these shoes are ideal for long days on trail, fast trots through the woods, and daily training miles.
Women’s Topo Terraventure 4 Waterproof Review

Women’s Topo Terraventure 4 Waterproof Review
Published:
January 19, 2025
Wet feet are a thing of the past thanks to the incorporation of eVent waterproof fabric into this already rockstar shoe that offers excellent traction and a sturdy build.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Stuff Sack Pillow Review

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Stuff Sack Pillow Review
Published:
January 17, 2025
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Stuff Sack Pillow is an ultralight stuff-sack-as-a-pillow. Here’s how the HMG stuff sack stacks up compared to the other products in our gear guide.
NEMO Fillo Elite Wide Backpacking Pillow, Tested & Reviewed

NEMO Fillo Elite Wide Backpacking Pillow, Tested & Reviewed
Published:
January 17, 2025
A fraction of the weight and packed size of the popular Fillo Pillow, NEMO’s Fillo Elite Wide pillow is a premier pick for backpackers. Learn more in this first-hand review.
HEST Camp Pillow Review

HEST Camp Pillow Review
Published:
January 17, 2025
The most comfortable camping pillow we tested this one is our splurge pick for luxurious comfort at the campground.
Sea to Summit Aeros Down Deluxe Pillow Review

Sea to Summit Aeros Down Deluxe Pillow Review
Published:
January 17, 2025
Sea to Summit spruced up the typical air pillow with a duck down cushion top. Learn how it performed in our first-hand review of the Aeros Down Deluxe Pillow.