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Arc’teryx Beta Rain Jacket Review
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Arc’teryx Beta Rain Jacket Review

This is the jacket to bring when heavy rain and strong winds hit your next hike. We love its weather resistance, durability, and comfort.
Mountain Hardwear Mineral King 3 Review
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Mountain Hardwear Mineral King 3 Review

This tent is a fantastic crossover that hits all the right notes. It’s perfectly sized and has a familiar yet refreshing design.
The North Face Wawona 6 Review
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The North Face Wawona 6 Review

If you’re looking for a true basecamp tent with an almost impossibly large vestibule, top-quality fabric and poles, cavernous interior space akin to a New York City apartment, tons of pockets in convenient locations, and a design that will hold up to the elements despite its impressive ceiling height, look no further.
Kelty Wireless 6 Review
The image shows a side view of the Wireless 6 with the front vestibule open and rolled back. There is a stakes out guy line showing the tightness of the fly when guyed out. The tent it in a grassy environment with trees in the background.

Kelty Wireless 6 Review

This tent is a feature-packed, six-person tent with a spacious interior and strong build, all at a surprisingly low price.
SOTO Amicus Cookset Review
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SOTO Amicus Cookset Review

This cookset provides you with the hardware you need to prepare a comforting backcountry meal at an affordable price.
Snow Peak Gigapower 2.0 Backpacking Stove Review
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Snow Peak Gigapower 2.0 Backpacking Stove Review

This is a stable, durable stove that gets the job done with few moving parts and packs down small, making it one of our favorites.
Primus Essential Trail Backpacking Stove Review
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Primus Essential Trail Backpacking Stove Review

If you’re looking for a reliable backpacking stove that is as simple as it gets and nearly unbreakable, look no further.
MSR WhisperLite Backpacking Stove Review
The Whisperlite stove with pot, heat reflector, and fuel bottle, all on a forest floor with trees in the background.

MSR WhisperLite Backpacking Stove Review

This stove stands up to extremely cold weather, high altitude, and blustery winds, making it ideal for mountaineering and winter treks.
BRS 3000T Backpacking Stove Review
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BRS 3000T Backpacking Stove Review

This stove is an excellent choice for those looking for a ridiculously lightweight and compact option for long-distance backpacking.
Men’s Kuhl Renegade Rock Shorts Review
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Men’s Kuhl Renegade Rock Shorts Review

These are durable enough for multiple seasons of intense hiking, yet stylish enough to head to dinner after a long hike.
Men’s Nike DRI-Fit Challenger Shorts Review
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Men’s Nike DRI-Fit Challenger Shorts Review

The simple design of these shorts makes them easy to move in, and we’ve found the ultralight material is durable enough for multiple seasons of intense hiking.
Men’s REI Trailmade Amphib Review
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Men’s REI Trailmade Amphib Review

If you want a versatile pair of hiking shorts that double as swim trunks, this pair is simple, very lightweight, and packable.
Men’s REI Sahara Cargo Shorts Review
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Men’s REI Sahara Cargo Shorts Review

If you like to carry a lot of gear or snacks then these are the shorts for you. With six pockets, they are a classic pair for hiking.
Men’s Patagonia Quandary Shorts Review
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Men’s Patagonia Quandary Shorts Review

We tested these shorts in the Colorado Rockies and they are some of our favorites based on their comfort, versatility, and features.
Men’s Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts Review
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Men’s Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts Review

This pair checks a lot of the boxes when it comes to great hiking shorts. They are comfortable, stretchy, lightweight, and dry quickly.
Men’s Columbia Silver Ridge Cargo Review
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Men’s Columbia Silver Ridge Cargo Review

This affordable pair is a trimmed-down take on a classic utilitarian cargo, which is why they make our list of the best hiking shorts.
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