Backpacking Gear Reviews
Women’s Xero Shoes Z-Trail EV Hiking Sandal Review
Women’s Xero Shoes Z-Trail EV Hiking Sandal Review
Published:
May 24, 2025
These sandals haven’t developed a cult following for no reason. For barefoot enthusiasts, they’re some of the best money can buy (and reasonably priced, too).
Women’s Earth Runner Alpha Hiking Sandal Review
Women’s Earth Runner Alpha Hiking Sandal Review
Published:
May 24, 2025
These sandals deliver a barefoot-shoe experience of such a high caliber that they’re still rated favorably among our top picks.
Women’s HOKA Hopara 2 Hiking Sandal Review
Women’s HOKA Hopara 2 Hiking Sandal Review
Published:
May 24, 2025
We love this sneaker-sandal hybrid for its toe protection, secure fit, flexible ankle collar, and excellent water drainage.
Women’s KEEN Newport H2 Hiking Sandal Review
Women’s KEEN Newport H2 Hiking Sandal Review
Published:
May 24, 2025
These sneaker-sandal hybrid shoes take to water crossings and wet conditions just as well as they take to dry trails of dirt and scree, and they’re durable to boot.
Women’s Luna Mono Winged Edition Hiking Sandal Review
Women’s Luna Mono Winged Edition Hiking Sandal Review
Published:
May 24, 2025
A CleverHiker favorite for their adjustability, flexibility, and durability, these zero-drop hiking sandals straddle the line between minimalist and supportive.
Women’s Ecco Yucatan Hiking Sandal Review
Women’s Ecco Yucatan Hiking Sandal Review
Published:
May 24, 2025
A boon for hikers with narrow feet, these sturdy hiking sandals provide a locked-in fit thanks to their brawny upper and stocky midsole.
Women’s KEEN Rose Hiking Sandal Review
Women’s KEEN Rose Hiking Sandal Review
Published:
May 24, 2025
These sturdy hiking sandals, with their tough upper and stocky midsole, are great for hikers with narrow feet.
Women’s Teva Hurricane XLT2 Hiking Sandal Review
Women’s Teva Hurricane XLT2 Hiking Sandal Review
Published:
May 23, 2025
A beefier version of the Teva Original Universal, we love the enhanced traction, wide footbed, and padded heel strap on these chunky utilitarian hiking sandals.
Women’s Teva Original Universal Hiking Sandal Review
Women’s Teva Original Universal Hiking Sandal Review
Published:
May 23, 2025
From the beach to the city to the trails, these simple sandals are a versatile and comfortable choice for a variety of outdoor activities.
REI XeroCloud 3L Rain Jacket Review
REI XeroCloud 3L Rain Jacket Review
Published:
May 19, 2025
With its excellent stretch and mobility combined withgreat weather resistance, we liked this shell for hiking in the rain.
Women’s Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GORE-TEX Hiking Boot Review
Women’s Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GORE-TEX Hiking Boot Review
Published:
May 15, 2025
Lightweight and narrow-fitting with impressive stability, these hiking boots are a solid pick for hikers who want agile performance without sacrificing support.
Keen Zionic Waterproof Women’s Hiking Boots Review
Keen Zionic Waterproof Women’s Hiking Boots Review
Published:
May 15, 2025
Lightweight, speedy, and built for comfort, these waterproof hiking boots deliver trail performance with eco-friendly materials and a snug, contoured fit for all-day adventures.
NEMO Tensor Elite Backpacking Sleeping Pad Review
NEMO Tensor Elite Backpacking Sleeping Pad Review
Published:
May 14, 2025
With other manufacturers discontinuing their most ultralight options, this sleeping pad emerges as our new top pick as an ultralight option for summer trips.
Big Agnes Divide Insulated Backpacking Sleeping Pad Review
Big Agnes Divide Insulated Backpacking Sleeping Pad Review
Published:
May 13, 2025
This ultra-affordable sleeping pad offers the comfort and warmth of a premium three-season pad at a fraction of the price.
NEMO Quasar 3D Insulated Backpacking Sleeping Pad Review
NEMO Quasar 3D Insulated Backpacking Sleeping Pad Review
Published:
May 13, 2025
This versatile sleeping pad is ideal for casual campers who are getting into backpacking. It offers reliable comfort and durability at a budget-friendly price.
Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft Backpacking Sleeping Pad Review
Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft Backpacking Sleeping Pad Review
Published:
May 13, 2025
This thick, plush sleeping pad is being touted as the most comfortable backpacking sleeping pad ever made. Check out our full review to see if it lives up to the hype.