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Women’s KEEN Whisper Hiking Sandal Review
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Women’s KEEN Whisper Hiking Sandal Review

A nice combination of hiking boot and water shoe, this sandal offers reliable traction on slippery surfaces and comprehensive, closed-toe protection for rugged adventures.
Women’s Tread Labs Salinas Hiking Sandal Review
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Women’s Tread Labs Salinas Hiking Sandal Review

With its contoured, insole-like footbed that cushions that foot, this sandal makes arch support its number-one priority and provides comfortable structure for all-day wear.
Best Hiking Sandals for Women of 2026
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Best Hiking Sandals for Women of 2026

Whether you’re heading out for a paddle or setting off on a grand hiking adventure, your perfect pair of sandals is on our list.
Women’s Bedrock Cairn Evo 3D PRO Hiking Sandal Review
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Women’s Bedrock Cairn Evo 3D PRO Hiking Sandal Review

Offering top-notch traction on all terrain, these sandals are our go-to for comfort and stability on everything from rocky scrambles to steep hikes.
Tarptent Mesospire 2 Tent Review
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Tarptent Mesospire 2 Tent Review

This is our favorite tent for two people, balancing many features well while also being easy to use, and not unreasonably priced.
Zpacks Pivot Duo Tent Review
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Zpacks Pivot Duo Tent Review

An ultra-lightweight tent with good floor space that’s excellent for long backcountry treks.
Best Ultralight Tents of 2026
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Best Ultralight Tents of 2026

Whether you’re just curious about how lightweight a tent can get, or are a seasoned thru-hiker looking for your next trail home, we’ve got options for every trail and every style.
Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2026
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Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2026

Whether you’re looking for inflatable or foam, ultralight or ultra-plush, we’ll help you get a great night’s sleep in the backcountry with our trail-tested picks…
River Country Trekker Tent 2V Review
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River Country Trekker Tent 2V Review

A budget-friendly tent with impressive space, durable materials, and an easy setup, making it a great choice for beginner backpackers and value-focused hikers.
Mountain Laurel Designs SoloMid XL Review
The MLD tent is setup on open ground with badland formations in the background. The sky is clear and there is a reddish hue to the formations.

Mountain Laurel Designs SoloMid XL Review

A budget-friendly tent with impressive space, durable materials, and an easy setup, making it a great choice for beginner backpackers and value-focused hikers.
Best Budget Tents of 2026
The MLD tent is setup on open ground with badland formations in the background. The sky is clear and there is a reddish hue to the formations.

Best Budget Tents of 2026

We trail-tested and thoroughly assessed the best-priced tents on the market that are high quality, comfortable, and affordable.
Kelty Asher 55 Backpack Review
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Kelty Asher 55 Backpack Review

If you’re not swimming in cash, that doesn’t mean you can’t score a durable backpack that will do the job
Exped Lightning 50 Backpack Review
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Exped Lightning 50 Backpack Review

This is a good backpacking backpack with a great look, but our gear analyst wasn’t sold on all of its design features
Garmin Vivoactive 6 GPS Watch Review
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Garmin Vivoactive 6 GPS Watch Review

This slim, lightweight fitness tracker is great for recording your daily stats and has a vibrant display for analyzing all your health metrics.
Camp Chef Everest 2X Camping Stove Review
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Camp Chef Everest 2X Camping Stove Review

With powerful burners and exceptional simmer control, this double-burner camp stove makes it easy to whip up delicious meals outdoors. It’s almost as if you never left your own kitchen.
ONTOMYO BRS-32 Camping Stove Review
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ONTOMYO BRS-32 Camping Stove Review

Lighter than all of the single-burner stoves on our list, this extremely compact double burner is even small enough for international travel.
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