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Women’s Topo Athletic Trailventure 2 WP Review
Hiker wearing the Women’s Topo Trailventure 2 WP boots

Women’s Topo Athletic Trailventure 2 WP Review

These lightweight and comfortable boots have a wide toe box ideal for hikers with wide feet or anyone prone to toe blisters.
Men’s Oboz Bridger 8″ Insulated Winter Boot Review
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Men’s Oboz Bridger 8″ Insulated Winter Boot Review

Waterproof, insulated, and built for warmth and traction, the Oboz Bridger is perfect for snowy adventures or icy commutes
Women’s Keen Targhee IV WP Hiking Shoe Review
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Women’s Keen Targhee IV WP Hiking Shoe Review

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.
Best Winter Boots for Men of 2025
A hiker standing on a snowbank in the Salomon X Ultra Mid Winter boots with blue mountains on the horizon

Best Winter Boots for Men of 2025

Get the traction you need and keep the chill off your toes with a pair of our favorite winter hiking boots. These kicks are cozier than a snow day with a side of hot cocoa.
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

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.
Western Mountaineering Cloudrest Pillow Review
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Western Mountaineering Cloudrest Pillow Review

What happens when Western Mountaineering makes a backpacking pillow with 800-fill down? Learn more about its comfort, weight, packability, and support.
NEMO Fillo Backpacking Pillow
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NEMO Fillo Backpacking Pillow

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?
Weekender Gel Memory Foam Camping Pillow Review
The cushioned cover of the Weekender Gel Memory foam pillow is partially pulled off to reveal the pillow's solid block of gel memory foam

Weekender Gel Memory Foam Camping Pillow Review

We tested the Weekender Gel Memory Foam against other camp pillows. Here’s how it stacks up in comfort, packability, support, and ease of use.
Trekology Aluft Pro Camp Pillow Review
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Trekology Aluft Pro Camp Pillow Review

Do you want a budget camping and backpacking pillow that holds its own against more expensive pillows? Meet the Trekology Aluft Pro, winner of our best buy badge.
Sea to Summit Aeros Premium Backpacking Pillow Review
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Sea to Summit Aeros Premium Backpacking Pillow Review

As one of the best backpacking pillows on the market, the Sea to Summit Aeros Premium Pillow scores high on comfort, weight, packability, and support.
Klymit LUXE Camping Pillow Review
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Klymit LUXE Camping Pillow Review

This is a large inflatable camping pillow with a quilted pillow top. Here’s how it compared to other luxury air pillows in our side by side testing.
Therm-a-Rest Compressible Camp Pillow Review
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Therm-a-Rest Compressible Camp Pillow Review

We’re split on if this is a backpacking pillow or not, but it’s undoubtedly a comfortable camping pillow, wherever we use it.
Exped Mega Pillow Review
The author rests on the Exped Mega Pillow with a relaxed look on his face

Exped Mega Pillow Review

Our gear analyst took this pillow to the wilderness to test its comfort, packability, support, and ease of use. Here’s what we learned.
Men’s Altra Lone Peak 8 Review
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Men’s Altra Lone Peak 8 Review

See why these are some of our favorite zero-drop hiking shoes from day hikes to thru-hikes.
Men’s HOKA Anacapa 2 Low GTX Review

Men’s HOKA Anacapa 2 Low GTX Review

These shoes are comfortable, waterproof, and durable. They’re perfect for medium to long hikes on established trails in all sorts of weather conditions.
Men’s Keen Targhee IV WP Review

Men’s Keen Targhee IV WP Review

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.
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