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Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2024
Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2024
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…
Best Backpacking Meals & Food of 2024
Best Backpacking Meals & Food of 2024
Backpacking Food Meal planning is one of the most important considerations for any backpacking trip. The food you choose will depend on taste preference, nutritional value, caloric density of each meal, and how easy it is to cook. Some hikers bring dehydrated meals because they’re quick and easy. Others prepare DIY dinner recipes and use […]
Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2024
Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2024
Our team of seasoned backcountry experts hiked thousands of miles using the best backpacking packs on the market to narrow down this list of…
Best Backpacking Tents of 2024
Best Backpacking Tents of 2024
We put the most promising backpacking tents on the market through the wringer to find the ones with the best balance of comfort, weight…
Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2024
Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2024
From summer summits to winter wanderings, our trail-tested list of the best backpacking sleeping bags will keep you warm and cozy in…
Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2024
Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2024
We’ve filtered out the nonsense to bring you our purest recommendations of the best water filters around.
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Men’s Kuhl Renegade Rock Shorts Review
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Men’s REI Trailmade Pants Review
Men’s REI Trailmade Pants Review
These are an excellent choice for the price-conscious hiker looking for a lightweight pant. We are impressed with their performance and their value.
Men’s REI Sahara Convertible Pants Review
Men’s REI Sahara Convertible Pants Review
This model is the image of the classic hiking pant: versatile, durable, and loaded with features. We tested them in heavy Alaskan rain and on long sunny hikes and we love using one pair of pants for both outings.
Rab Incline Light Pants Review
Rab Incline Light Pants Review
These pants are a super lightweight and packable pair sure to please anyone who’s after a quick-drying and breathable option.
Men’s Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pants Review
Men’s Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pants Review
Tested in Alaska’s Chugach Mountains, these pants deliver a lightweight and highly mobile pant that excels in a variety of conditions.
Mammut Runbold Pants Review
Mammut Runbold Pants Review
After extensive testing in the alpine of Alaska’s Talkeetna Range, these pants are one of our top scorers in our lineup.
Janji Transit Tech Pants Review
Janji Transit Tech Pants Review
These jogger-style pants are extremely lightweight and breathable and are a great fit for warmer weather and higher-output activities.
Men’s Arc’teryx Gamma Pants Review
Men’s Arc’teryx Gamma Pants Review
These pants are loaded with features, including cinch hems, a built-in belt, and all-zippered pockets, making them fit for big adventures where durability and weather resistance are paramount.
NEMO Hornet OSMO 3 Review
NEMO Hornet OSMO 3 Review
This tent is a dream for hikers who prioritize weight savings but don’t want to give up livability. The attention to detail is evident in the high-quality construction and plentiful interior pockets.
Western Mountaineering Ultralite 20 Review
Western Mountaineering Ultralite 20 Review
This is one of the highest-quality down bags we tested. It has an awesome warmth-to-weight ratio and a plush feel that’ll have you sleeping like a baby.