Hiking Gear
We’ve tested hiking gear from Salomon, Patagonia, The North Face, Merrell, Scarpa, Keen, Lowa, and more.
Heading out onto the trail to test some of the highest quality and most popular hiking boots for women available today.
Credit: Eric Bissell
Is hiking your jam or a favorite of your furry friend? Our hiking experts have hit miles of trails with friends and canines to test the best hiking gear under the sun. Our trail enthusiasts buy and test every product for a truly unbiased view of everything, from hiking boots and top hiking shoes to daypack reviews and our favorite hydration packs. Our final test results can ensure you’re ready for whatever the journey brings.
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How To Choose Binoculars For Your Needs and Budget
Binoculars are probably the world's most used optical instrument. That's not to say that telescopes don't have their...
How to Choose the Right Trekking Poles
Ten years ago hardly anyone used trekking poles. Now it's rare to see someone on an overnight adventure without them...
How to Choose Hiking Pants
Choosing the correct hiking pant can be a difficult task, with many different factors going into your decision. In...
How to Choose a Daypack for Hiking
A daypack is a simple purchase, with complicated ramifications. A good day pack will accompany you for far more than...
How to Choose a GPS Watch
Thinking of purchasing a GPS watch but you're not sure where to begin? The market is full of different options ranging...
How to Choose the Right Rain Jacket
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Sun Hats
We evaluated over 50 models, which our team of experts put through extensive side-by-side testing. We can help you...
10 Top Backpacks
We're always looking for the best backpacks to fuel our adventures. We tested hundreds of models this year and these...
Best Hiking Gear
Our experts list our favorite hiking gear picks so you can have the best experience on the trail.
Daypacks for Men
Determining the ideal daypack options and selecting the best one for you, your requirements, and your budget can be...
Daypacks for Women
If you're a woman looking for a daypack, we can help. We've chosen the best of the best to put through our rigorous...
GPS Watches
Looking for the perfect GPS watch? Our experts spent months testing the best options side by side while running...
Hiking Pants for Women
To help you find your next pair of women's hiking pants, we've bought and field tested over 60 hiking pants since...
Rain Pants for Men
Choosing a pair of rain pants is an unwanted bear of a task. We've done the dirty work, which involves sorting through...
Trekking Poles
Looking for the best trekking poles for your next hike or backpacking trip? Whether you're concerned with comfort...
Water Bottles
We're at it again, testing this year's best water bottles. We've scrutinized all aspects of these containers to...
Walkie Talkies
We put a dozen radios to a head-to-head test after exhaustive research on all of the top models on the market. After...
10 Top Softshell Jackets
Softshell jackets are a rare class of garment that offers a blend of weather resistance and breathability, making them...
Softshell Jackets for Men
We've spent years putting softshell jackets to the test, unearthing the best options for a variety of uses. Whether...
Trail Running Shoes for Women
Searching for your next trail running shoe? With our expert advice and experience testing various models this season...
Softshell Jackets for Women
Finding the best softshell can be a challenging task due to the multitude of options available. Our experienced...
10 Top Trail Running Shoes
If you need a pair of trail running shoes, since 2013, we've tested more than 300 pairs in preparation for this...
Sunglasses for Men
Searching for the perfect shades? We sifted through hundreds of options before selecting the most promising pairs to...
10 Top Fleece Jackets
Over the last ten years, we've bought and tested more than 170 fleece jackets to bring you the best options on the...
Fleece Jackets for Women
Seeking a deliciously warm fleece jacket? After looking over the best contenders on the market, we chose the highest...
Fleece Jackets for Men
Looking for a new fleece for the colder months? We purchased the top 18 fleece jackets and rigorously tested them to...
Rain Jackets for Women
Looking for the perfect rain jacket to fit your active lifestyle? We have tested over 50 models in the past decade to...
10 Top Down Jackets
We're always testing the best down jackets on real adventures in every condition. We tested down jackets for women and...
Hiking Boots for Men
We've done the homework on men's hiking boots, buying the most popular models, hiking many miles on varied terrain...
Hiking Boots for Women
Now is the time to invest in your next pair of hiking boots. But where to begin? We have narrowed down the options to...
Winter Gloves
Determined to find the best winter gloves for your needs, we researched over 30 options, from liner gloves to hardy...
10 Top Hiking Boots
If you've been itching to hit the trails, get your paws on one of the top-rated hiking boots from our selection of the...
Rain Jackets for Men
Whether you need an all-around rain jacket or a more specialized model, rest easy knowing there's a jacket that'll fit...
10 Top Hiking Shoes
We've got you if you're hunting for the best hiking shoe. The 10 best models have been rounded up after testing over...
Hiking Shoes for Men
We selected the top hiking shoes and put them to the test. After months of hiking on all types of trails, we wrote the...
Satellite Communicators
You seek some level of communication from the wild. We have examined your options and report on our findings for your...
Hiking Shorts for Women
Planning for an upcoming hike? We've reviewed a handful of the year's best hiking shorts for women with varying...
Windbreaker Jackets for Men
Windbreakers are a lightweight, packable, cost-effective alternative to burlier outer layers and are great for keeping...
Sun Shirts for Women
Searching for a UV-protective sun shirt to hide out from the sun's powerful rays? Each year, we test the most...
Windbreaker Jackets for Women
Searching for the essential layer for just about any three-season adventure? Since 2015, we've tested the top women's...
Hiking Shoes for Women
We're here to help you sort through the options for the best women's hiking shoes. We tested the market's leading...
Hydration Bladders
Searching for the best hydration bladder? Our experts have personally tested 11 of today's top models for hiking...
10 Top Sunglasses
Whether you need a pair of sunglasses for a garden party, a trail run, or ripping down a mountain on your new mountain...
Fanny Packs
Fanny packs are a convenient option for carrying essentials while traveling, hiking, or exploring the city. To find...
Cheap Sunglasses
Hunting for affordable sunnies? We checked out many dozens of pairs before selecting the 21 best cheap sunglasses on...
Sunglasses for Women
To uncover the best and most stylish eye protection out there today, we wore dozens of sunnies and evaluated them for...
Rain Pants for Women
We analyzed over 30 models before purchasing the best 10 to put through extensive testing, so you don't have to...
Binoculars
What are the best binoculars? We've put nearly 50 different models through rigorous outdoor testing over the years to...
Handheld GPS
Looking to improve your backcountry navigation? We bought and tested 4 of the best GPS units on the market to help you...
Sling Bags
Looking for a sling-style bag to hit the trail, commute to work, or navigate airports? We tested 11 top-selling...
Hydration Packs
Are you ready for a new hydration pack? Whether you're replacing an older model or looking to try one for the first...
Hiking Socks
Is a bomber hiking sock the next thing on your adventure gear list? We spent countless hours researching, purchasing...
Hiking Shorts for Men
Hiking shorts are an essential piece of equipment for spring and summer adventures. We buy and test the best side by...
Hiking Pants for Men
This side-by-side hiking pants review looks at pairs that are light and airy, as well as heavy and durable, for hiking...
Umbrellas
When the weather goes sideways, you want an umbrella that won't. In this review, we tested the industry's leading...
Sun Shirts for Men
Finding the right UPF-rated sun shirt can be a challenge. To help, we've picked the best options on the market and put...
Laptop Backpacks
We've loaded up our laptops, binders, and books in each of these for work, to travel across the globe, and to battle...
Energy Bars
With literally hundreds of choices available in the energy bar world, it can be hard to figure out which are the best...
Hats for Women
After perusing over 100 of the best hats for women on the market, we selected 8 to test side by side. We wore each...
Budget Rain Jackets for Women
Not everyone needs an expensive coat that can withstand a hurricane. We pitted the top budget options head to head to...
Headlamps
Need a headlamp? Our comprehensive review is here to help. We researched over 50 models before subjecting the best 27...Recent Product Reviews in Hiking Gear
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