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Smartwool Intraknit Thermal Merino Base Layer Review
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Smartwool Intraknit Thermal Merino Base Layer Review

Lightweight, breathable, and mobile, this base layer has everything you need to stay comfortable on your most serious winter adventures.
Outdoor Research Alpine Onset Merino 150 Hoodie Base Layer Review
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Outdoor Research Alpine Onset Merino 150 Hoodie Base Layer Review

With its integrated hood and facemask, this base layer makes for a perfect sleep or active shirt in frigid weather.
Arc’Teryx Rho LT Crew Base Layer Review
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Arc’Teryx Rho LT Crew Base Layer Review

Designed for cold weather activities, this base layer delivers some of the best warmth-to-weight ratios and comfort that we’ve seen.
Ibex Woolies Pro Tech Base Layer Review
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Ibex Woolies Pro Tech Base Layer Review

This base layer is redefining merino wool success with new spinning methods that boost warmth and durability. It’s also the lightest base layer on our list.
Best Hiking Shorts for Men of 2025
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Best Hiking Shorts for Men of 2025

Discover your new favorite trail-ready hiking shorts from Patagonia, PrAna, REI, and more. Our experts bring you tailored suggestions for the best in comfort, durability, and style from trail to town.
7 Best Base Layers of 2025
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7 Best Base Layers of 2025

We’ve got your layering system covered starting with our trail-tested and reviewed guide to the best base layers around.
Women’s Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts Review
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Women’s Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts Review

While these updated shorts are still incredibly durable with their wind and water resistance and UPF 50+ sun protection, we did have some gripes with the fit and the wider (and bulkier) belt.
Lululemon Wunder Train High-Rise Hiking Shorts Review
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Lululemon Wunder Train High-Rise Hiking Shorts Review

This is a low-profile, stretchy, sweat-wicking, and flattering option that is a great pick for women who prefer compression shorts on the trail.
Rabbit Fuel n’ Fly 2.5” Women’s Hiking Shorts Review
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Rabbit Fuel n’ Fly 2.5” Women’s Hiking Shorts Review

This is one of the lightest and most breathable shorts in our lineup that also boasts five pockets, making it our go-to for trail runs or hikes in hot climates.
Oiselle Toolbelt Roga Women’s Hiking Shorts Review
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Oiselle Toolbelt Roga Women’s Hiking Shorts Review

These shorts are quick drying, pocket-filled, versatile, and flattering with a 360 mesh pocket design around the waist and a 4-way stretch in the material.
prAna Stretch Zion Cargo Women’s Hiking Shorts Review
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prAna Stretch Zion Cargo Women’s Hiking Shorts Review

These shorts are a new, unique high-rise style that features many pockets, adjustable waist cinches, and UPF-rated material.
REI Trailmade Women’s Hiking Shorts Review
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REI Trailmade Women’s Hiking Shorts Review

These shorts are truly made for the trail with their impressive comfort, functionality and quick-drying capabilities.
Best Hiking Shorts for Women 2025
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Best Hiking Shorts for Women 2025

From sunny summits to rugged trails, our handpicked selection of the best women’s hiking shorts will keep you comfortable, dry and stylish on every trek.
The North Face Summit Series Breithorn Down Jacket Review
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The North Face Summit Series Breithorn Down Jacket Review

North Face knows how to make a warm, mid-weight down hoodie designed for winter adventures. It’s comfortable, durable, is solidly weather resistant and not super bulky.
Best Hiking Shoes for Kids of 2025

Best Hiking Shoes for Kids of 2025

Kiddos need reliable footwear out on trail as much as adults. Check out our review of the best hiking shoes for kids so your little one can cruise along with you on your next adventure.
Best Hiking Shoes for Men of 2025
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Best Hiking Shoes for Men of 2025

We’ve hiked thousands of miles in the best hiking shoes available to see which ones gained the most traction with our team of experts…
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