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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

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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.

Therm-a-Rest Compressible Camp Pillow Review

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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

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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.

NEMO Fillo Backpacking Pillow

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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?

Trekology Aluft Pro Camp Pillow Review

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Trekology Aluft Pro Camp Pillow Review

Published: January 20, 2025

Do you want a budget camping and backpacking pillow that holds its own against more expensive pillows? Meet the Trekology Aluft Pro, winner of our best buy badge.

Weekender Gel Memory Foam Camping Pillow Review

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Weekender Gel Memory Foam Camping Pillow Review

Published: January 20, 2025

We tested the Weekender Gel Memory Foam against other camp pillows. Here’s how it stacks up in comfort, packability, support, and ease of use.

Men’s Oboz Katabatic LT LOW GTX Review

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Men’s Oboz Katabatic LT LOW GTX Review

Last Updated: January 20, 2025

A lightweight hiking shoe with a rock plate and GORE-TEX protection, the Oboz Katabatic LT is nimble on all terrain.

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.

Women’s Topo Terraventure 4 Waterproof Review

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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.

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.

Sea to Summit Aeros Down Deluxe Pillow Review

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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.

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Stuff Sack Pillow Review

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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

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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.