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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 Hiking Sandals For Men of 2025
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Best Hiking Sandals For Men of 2025

Our trail-tested hiking sandal recommendations go the distance to help you find the perfect pair among our top picks for your next adventure.
Men’s Teva Terra Fi 5 Universal Hiking Sandal Review
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Men’s Teva Terra Fi 5 Universal Hiking Sandal Review

If you want adventure-ready sandals to take on trails, days at the lake, or just lounging on neighborhood patios, these all-arounders are a great choice.
OOfos OOriginal Sandal Review
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OOfos OOriginal Sandal Review

This recovery slide can double as a camp shoe that provides comfort around the tent, relaxation for your achy joints, and durability for rough outdoor use.
Bedrock Mountain Clog Review
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Bedrock Mountain Clog Review

This backcountry clog has a thick sole, great traction, suede uppers, and adjustable straps, and the barefoot design allows the foot to spread out after a long day of adventuring.
Crocs Classic Clog Review
the Crocs Classic Clogs in blue traveling around a camp site in the high desert showing off its versatility and fit

Crocs Classic Clog Review

Our gear analyst awarded this shoe “Best Budget” because of the incredible value you get for this shoe’s price point.
Feathered Friends Down Booties Review
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Feathered Friends Down Booties Review

For those looking to keep warm during winter camping trips, these insulated, down booties provide superior warmth to wear around camp and in your sleeping bag.
HOKA ORA Recovery 3 Slide Review
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HOKA ORA Recovery 3 Slide Review

This camp shoe has incredible support, a cushy sole, and versatile design that not only allows it to melt away our pain but also to hold up to all camp conditions.
KEEN Hyperport H2 Sandal Review
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KEEN Hyperport H2 Sandal Review

This sandal rated highly on our list of the Best Camp Shoes because its traction, support, and cushion make it a great choice for day hikes and adventures.
KEEN Whisper Sandal Review
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KEEN Whisper Sandal Review

From a beloved name in outdoor footwear, this classic water shoe provides support, versatility, and comfort. Plus, we love the easy cinch for quick adjustments to fit.
Merrell Hydro Moc Review
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Merrell Hydro Moc Review

If you’re looking for an alternative to the Croc Classic, these water shoes provide a stable base for adventures. We wanted more versatility and better fit but overall felt they were comfortable.
The North Face ThermoBall Traction Mule V Review
Women showing off North Face ThermoBall Traction Mules V on rocky, high desert camp site

The North Face ThermoBall Traction Mule V Review

These insulated camp slippers are comfortable, dependable, and durable camp shoes. Their fuzzy inners and water-resistant outers keep us warm and protect against spilled beers.
Best Camp Shoes of 2025
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Best Camp Shoes of 2025

Our list of the best camp shoes includes only the most comfy crowd-pleasers. Treat your feet to something nice.
Men’s The North Face Vectiv Enduris 4 Review
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Men’s The North Face Vectiv Enduris 4 Review

Are your top priorities comfort and longevity? Add these trail runners to your quiver for a foam-forward ride, and crush your next PR without the foot fatigue.
Men’s La Sportiva Bushido III Review
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Men’s La Sportiva Bushido III Review

Step into 4-wheel-drive footwear and kick rocks in tough terrain. These trail runners are fast, breathable, and have excellent traction.
Men’s Nike Pegasus Trail 5 GTX Review
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Men’s Nike Pegasus Trail 5 GTX Review

Keep moisture out with these waterproof trail runners that blend comfort and reliable water protection for a smooth ride on gentler terrain.
Best Dog Backpacks of 2025
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Best Dog Backpacks of 2025

We sniffed out the best dog backpacks for our pup pals to take on trail. These bags are rigorously tested for canine comfort.
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