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Women’s Salomon X Ultra 4 Low Review
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Women’s Salomon X Ultra 4 Low Review

Published: January 23, 2025
This is an excellent all-around pick for a comfy, durable, high-performance, and lightweight trail shoe that excels in any terrain.
Best Budget Tents of 2025
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Best Budget Tents of 2025

Last Updated: January 22, 2025
We trail-tested and thoroughly assessed the best-priced tents on the market that are high quality, comfortable, and affordable.
Warbonnet Blackbird Hammock Review
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Warbonnet Blackbird Hammock Review

Published: January 22, 2025
With excellent execution of features at a weight that puts it ahead of other hammocks, this is our top pick for lightweight adventures.
Onewind Tempest Hammock Review
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Onewind Tempest Hammock Review

Published: January 22, 2025
No other hammock offered as much value, but we were also pleasantly surprised by the thoughtful features and design that make it a good buy at any price.
All-In-One Kit Hammock: Hennessy Expedition Asym Zip Review
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All-In-One Kit Hammock: Hennessy Expedition Asym Zip Review

Published: January 22, 2025
For the most approachable way to get into hammock camping, we’re pleased with this model, even if it does things a bit differently than standard hammocks.
Women’s La Sportiva Spire GTX Review
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Women’s La Sportiva Spire GTX Review

Published: January 22, 2025
These hiking shoes are an all-around durable and supportive option for hikers looking for waterproof, yet breathable footwear.
Women’s Topo Athletic Trailventure 2 WP Review
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Women’s Topo Athletic Trailventure 2 WP Review

Published: January 21, 2025
These lightweight and comfortable boots have a wide toe box ideal for hikers with wide feet or anyone prone to toe blisters.
Women’s Keen Targhee IV WP Hiking Shoe Review
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Women’s Keen Targhee IV WP Hiking Shoe Review

Published: January 21, 2025
This is a roomy, high-volume hiking shoe for those looking for durable and waterproof footwear that comes at an excellent value. Those with larger or wider feet will love the Keens for their ample room for your toes to splay.
Men’s La Sportiva Spire GTX Review
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Men’s La Sportiva Spire GTX Review

Last Updated: January 20, 2025
The La Sportiva Spire GTX have received high praise in both the fastpacking and hiking worlds – but do they live up to the buzz?
Men’s La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Review
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Men’s La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Review

Last Updated: January 20, 2025
With oversized toe caps, reinforced heels, aggressive lugs, and stout rock plates, these shoes are built for the high country: their exceptional traction and off-trail performance are game changers.
Men’s Merrell Moab 3 Review
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Men’s Merrell Moab 3 Review

Last Updated: January 20, 2025
These shoes offer robust, breathable performance from burly mesh and leather uppers and provide solid protection from rocks and pokey bushes.
Men’s Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX Review
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Men’s Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX Review

Last Updated: January 20, 2025
These are comfortable out of the box. Their supportive, springy midsole and stable outsoles guarantee a smooth and cushioned ride that makes them amazingly versatile.
Men’s Danner Trail 2650 Review

Men’s Danner Trail 2650 Review

Last Updated: January 20, 2025
These are versatile hiking shoes that are exceptionally stylish and comfortable whether you’re thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail or walking the dog to the coffee shop.
Men’s Keen Targhee IV WP Review

Men’s Keen Targhee IV WP Review

Last Updated: January 20, 2025
These classic leather kicks are perfect for rugged, technical backcountry conditions and provide some of the best waterproofing of any hiking shoes we tested, making them ideal for wet trails and cooler weather.
Men’s HOKA Anacapa 2 Low GTX Review

Men’s HOKA Anacapa 2 Low GTX Review

Last Updated: January 20, 2025
These shoes are comfortable, waterproof, and durable. They’re perfect for medium to long hikes on established trails in all sorts of weather conditions.
NEMO Fillo Backpacking Pillow
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NEMO Fillo Backpacking Pillow

Published: January 20, 2025
The NEMO Fillo is a hybrid air/foam pillow that adds cushioning to the traditional inflatable camp pillow for a comfort upgrade. Is it still backpacker-friendly?
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