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Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2025
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Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2025

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 2025
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Best Backpacking Meals & Food of 2025

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 2025

Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2025

Whether you’re looking to tackle a thru hike or haul some serious gear, we’ve got backpack recommendations for every type of adventure.
Best Backpacking Tents of 2025
The NEMO Hornet OSMO 2 and Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 backpacking tents pitched in a campsite surrounded by granite peaks in the Sawtooth Mountains

Best Backpacking Tents of 2025

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 2025
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Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2025

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 2025
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Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2025

We’ve filtered out the nonsense to bring you our purest recommendations of the best water filters around.

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Best Day Hikes in the Grand Canyon

Best Day Hikes in the Grand Canyon

Last Updated: November 11, 2025
The Grand Canyon is among the most visited national parks in the country. We recommend the best day hikes to enjoy this spectacular spot in the Southwest.
Men’s KUHL Renegade Convertible Pants Review
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Men’s KUHL Renegade Convertible Pants Review

Published: November 8, 2025
Hot or cold doesn’t matter in these pants. Transition quickly and easily from pants to shorts for varied temperatures while out on the trail.
Best Hiking Pants for Men of 2025
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Best Hiking Pants for Men of 2025

Last Updated: November 7, 2025
From lightweight and breathable to heavy-duty and durable, the best men’s hiking pants are worth checking out.
Men’s Arc’teryx Gamma Pants Review
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Men’s Arc’teryx Gamma Pants Review

Last Updated: November 7, 2025
Need rugged pants for rugged adventures? The Arc’Teryx Gamma Pants are one of our all time favorites for high-output adventures.
Men’s Fjallraven Vidda Pro Pants Review
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Men’s Fjallraven Vidda Pro Pants Review

Last Updated: November 7, 2025
Built for extremes, these men’s hiking pants are perfect for those who spend all day in the toughest environments, running chainsaws or bashing through dense brush.
Men’s Patagonia Terravia Alpine Pants Review
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Men’s Patagonia Terravia Alpine Pants Review

Published: November 7, 2025
Choose these pants for your next fast and light alpine mission – or any adventure needing a highly durable yet still lightweight pair of pants.
Men’s Norrona Femund Flex1 Pants Review
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Men’s Norrona Femund Flex1 Pants Review

Published: November 7, 2025
From the trails to the summit and back again, count on these pants to get you there in comfort and style with enough durability to last for years.
Best Down Jackets of 2025
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Best Down Jackets of 2025

Last Updated: November 5, 2025
Down for an adventure? It’s time to layer up! Stay warm, cozy and comfy from city sidewalks to snowy slopes with our guide to the best puffy jackets for men and women.
Cotopaxi Fuego Hooded Down Jacket Review
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Cotopaxi Fuego Hooded Down Jacket Review

Last Updated: November 5, 2025
Warm and durable, with 800-fill down and weather-resistant fabric, this retro-inspired jacket is perfect for outdoor adventures or everyday wear. It effortlessly balances style, comfort, and performance.
Rab Neutrino Pro Down Jacket Review
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Rab Neutrino Pro Down Jacket Review

Last Updated: November 5, 2025
Warm, durable, and impressively packable for its warmth, this technical winter puffy thrives in freezing temperatures—perfect for cold-weather adventures, basecamp life, or backcountry use when instant warmth matters most.
Black Diamond Deploy Down 0.5 Full Zip Hoody Review
A man wearing the Black Diamond Deploy Down 0.5 Full Zip Hoody zips up the front of the jacket while hiking through a colorful fall forest.

Black Diamond Deploy Down 0.5 Full Zip Hoody Review

Last Updated: November 5, 2025
Featherlight yet impressively warm, this ultralight down jacket delivers serious performance for high-output adventures, perfect for hikers, climbers, and skiers who want warmth without the weight.
Decathlon Simond MT100 Down Puffer Review
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Decathlon Simond MT100 Down Puffer Review

Last Updated: November 5, 2025
An affordable, lightweight, packable 3-season down jacket that delivers excellent warmth and value for everyday wear or backcountry adventures.
Best Bear Canisters and Backpacking Food Storage of 2025
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Best Bear Canisters and Backpacking Food Storage of 2025

Published: November 4, 2025
Proper food storage is essential in bear country, so we’ve broken down every option to help you choose the best system for your next adventure.
Arc’teryx Beta SL Rain Jacket Review
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Arc’teryx Beta SL Rain Jacket Review

Last Updated: October 29, 2025
This is the jacket to bring when heavy rain and strong winds hit your next hike. We love its weather resistance, durability, and comfort.
REI Trailmade Rain Jacket Review
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REI Trailmade Rain Jacket Review

Published: October 29, 2025
With decent weather resistance for the price, this jacket balances affordability with performance.
Norrona Falketind Dri1 Rain Jacket Review
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Norrona Falketind Dri1 Rain Jacket Review

Published: October 29, 2025
Balance lightweight and packability with excellent weather resistance; this is a great jacket for alpine missions in uncertain weather.
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