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Western Mountaineering Cloudrest Pillow Review
Cloudrest Down Pillow propped up with the Sandia Mountains in the background

Western Mountaineering Cloudrest Pillow Review

Published: January 20, 2025
What happens when Western Mountaineering makes a backpacking pillow with 800-fill down? Learn more about its comfort, weight, packability, and support.
Women’s New Balance Fresh Foam X Trail More v3 Review
New Balance Women's Fresh Foam X Trail More V 3 close up on trail

Women’s New Balance Fresh Foam X Trail More v3 Review

Published: January 20, 2025
Taking cushioning to new heights, these shoes are designed to not just protect your feet from trail debris, but raise them above it while still maintaining a minimal 4 mm drop.
Women’s Altra Lone Peak 9 Waterproof Mid Review
Pair of Women’s Altra Lone Peak ALL-WTHR 2 hiking boots on a snowy hillside

Women’s Altra Lone Peak 9 Waterproof Mid Review

Published: January 20, 2025
Lightweight, waterproof, and breathable, these boots offer the perfect balance of flexibility and protection for fast-and-light adventures on any trail.
Women’s Oboz Bridger WP Review
Hiker sitting on a hillside wearing the Women’s Oboz Bridger WP boots

Women’s Oboz Bridger WP Review

Published: January 20, 2025
Durable, supportive boots with rugged traction and stiff construction, these boots are perfect for backpacking with a heavy pack or tackling rough trails.
Men’s Oboz Katabatic LT LOW GTX Review
Side view of Oboz Katabatic shoes stepping on muddy forest floor near a small stream.

Men’s Oboz Katabatic LT LOW GTX Review

Last Updated: January 20, 2025
A lightweight hiking shoe with a rock plate and GORE-TEX protection, the Oboz Katabatic LT is nimble on all terrain.
Women’s Topo Terraventure 4 Waterproof Review
Topo Women's Terraventure 4 Waterproof close up

Women’s Topo Terraventure 4 Waterproof Review

Published: January 19, 2025
Wet feet are a thing of the past thanks to the incorporation of eVent waterproof fabric into this already rockstar shoe that offers excellent traction and a sturdy build.
Women’s Nike Zegama 2 Review
Nike Women's Zegama 2 on a hiker

Women’s Nike Zegama 2 Review

Published: January 19, 2025
With extra cushion, ZoomX foam in the midsole, and a Vibram Megagrip outsole these shoes are ideal for long days on trail, fast trots through the woods, and daily training miles.
NEMO Fillo Elite Wide Backpacking Pillow, Tested & Reviewed
A side sleeper's neck is clearly crooked on the NEMO Fillo Elite Luxury pillow

NEMO Fillo Elite Wide Backpacking Pillow, Tested & Reviewed

Published: January 17, 2025
A fraction of the weight and packed size of the popular Fillo Pillow, NEMO’s Fillo Elite Wide pillow is a premier pick for backpackers. Learn more in this first-hand review.
Sea to Summit Aeros Down Deluxe Pillow Review
The author resting on the Sea to Summit Aeros Down Deluxe Pillow while staring at New Mexico's Organ Mountains

Sea to Summit Aeros Down Deluxe Pillow Review

Published: January 17, 2025
Sea to Summit spruced up the typical air pillow with a duck down cushion top. Learn how it performed in our first-hand review of the Aeros Down Deluxe Pillow.
HEST Camp Pillow Review
HEST camp pillow on a rock with mountains in the backgroun

HEST Camp Pillow Review

Published: January 17, 2025
Of all the camp pillows we tested and reviewed, this one is our splurge pick for luxurious comfort at the campground.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Stuff Sack Pillow Review
The partially transparent Hyperlite Stuff Sack Pillow shows a puffy jacket stuffed inside

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Stuff Sack Pillow Review

Published: January 17, 2025
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Stuff Sack Pillow is an ultralight stuff-sack-as-a-pillow. Here’s how the HMG stuff sack stacks up compared to the other products in our gear guide.
REI Trailmade Mummy Bag Pillow Review
Close up of the REI Trailmade Pillow on a boulder as the sun sets in the background. The pillow looks lumpy due to the foam blocks inside.

REI Trailmade Mummy Bag Pillow Review

Published: January 17, 2025
Are you looking for an affordable camp pillow that’s comfortable in the campground and packable enough for backpacking? Here’s one that won’t break the bank.
Women’s Brooks Cascadia 18 Review
Brooks Women's Cascadia 18 shoes close up on trail

Women’s Brooks Cascadia 18 Review

Published: January 16, 2025
Made for eating technical trails for breakfast, these moderately cushioned trail runners will provide you with solid ground feel, excellent traction, and plenty of room in the toes.
Women’s La Sportiva Bushido III Review
La Sportiva Women's Bushido III close up on trail

Women’s La Sportiva Bushido III Review

Published: January 16, 2025
If tackling technical trails in the mountains is on your agenda, these rugged shoes, available in two widths, will stick to rocks and roots as well as dig into mud and dirt.
Women’s Nike Pegasus Trail 5 Review
Nike Women's Pegasus 5 close up

Women’s Nike Pegasus Trail 5 Review

Published: January 16, 2025
Fast, responsive, and perfectly cushioned, this trail runner is going to make you feel light on your feet as you zoom down the trail.
Kershaw Blur Pocket Knife Review
The Kershaw Blur open on a log next to wood shavings

Kershaw Blur Pocket Knife Review

Published: January 13, 2025
​A durable, easy-to-use pocket knife with smooth one-handed operation, excellent grip, and a sturdy blade for effortless cutting and carving—perfect for daily tasks and outdoor adventures.
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