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Men’s REI Trailmade Amphib Review
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Men’s REI Trailmade Amphib Review

If you want a versatile pair of hiking shorts that double as swim trunks, this pair is simple, very lightweight, and packable.
Men’s REI Sahara Cargo Shorts Review
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Men’s REI Sahara Cargo Shorts Review

If you like to carry a lot of gear or snacks then these are the shorts for you. With six pockets, they are a classic pair for hiking.
Men’s Patagonia Quandary Shorts Review
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Men’s Patagonia Quandary Shorts Review

We tested these shorts in the Colorado Rockies and they are some of our favorites based on their comfort, versatility, and features.
Men’s Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts Review
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Men’s Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts Review

This pair checks a lot of the boxes when it comes to great hiking shorts. They are comfortable, stretchy, lightweight, and dry quickly.
Men’s Columbia Silver Ridge Cargo Review
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Men’s Columbia Silver Ridge Cargo Review

This affordable pair is a trimmed-down take on a classic utilitarian cargo, which is why they make our list of the best hiking shorts.
Best Hiking Shorts for Men of 2024
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Best Hiking Shorts for Men of 2024

Discover your new favorite trail-ready hiking shorts from Patagonia, PrAna, REI, and more. Our experts bring you tailored suggestions for the best in comfort, durability, and style from trail to town.
Cottonwood-Marble Canyon Loop Backpacking Guide – Death Valley NP

Cottonwood-Marble Canyon Loop Backpacking Guide – Death Valley NP

Still very much a backpacking frontier, Death Valley National Park, at 3.4 million acres, is the largest national park in the US south of Alaska. Popular with desert-loving backpackers, this long and challenging hike is one of the few loop trails in Death Valley National Park. The route is undeniably beautiful, though a bit tricky to follow at times.
Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo Tent Review
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Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo Tent Review

Bottom Line The Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo stands out as a roomy, no-frills backcountry tent for budget-conscious backpacking pairs. It’s one of the most spacious tents on our best backpacking tents guide thanks to the arched brow poles, which offer a generous amount of headroom, and the expansive interior rivals much pricier models. CleverHiker […]
Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Tent Review
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Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Tent Review

The Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 is one of the lightest double-wall, 2-door tents on the market. This makes it ultralight, convenient, and easy to pitch. It also has more headroom than much of the competition due to its long brow pole that pulls out the sidewalls.
REI Co-op Trailmade 2 Tent Review
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REI Co-op Trailmade 2 Tent Review

Bottom Line The REI Trailmade 2 is the perfect crossover tent for folks who are starting to backpack but also love car camping. It’s a budget-friendly shelter that overperforms its price point for durability, ease of setup, and comfort and easily earns a spot on our best backpacking tents guide. Gear Analyst Ian Krammer has […]
Best Hiking Pants for Men of 2024
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Best Hiking Pants for Men of 2024

Try on our trail-tested picks for the best men’s hiking pants so you can take on the outdoors with…
Men’s REI Trailmade Pants Review
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Men’s REI Trailmade Pants Review

These are an excellent choice for the price-conscious hiker looking for a lightweight pant. We are impressed with their performance and their value.
Men’s REI Sahara Convertible Pants Review
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Men’s REI Sahara Convertible Pants Review

This model is the image of the classic hiking pant: versatile, durable, and loaded with features. We tested them in heavy Alaskan rain and on long sunny hikes and we love using one pair of pants for both outings.
Rab Incline Light Pants Review
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Rab Incline Light Pants Review

These pants are a super lightweight and packable pair sure to please anyone who’s after a quick-drying and breathable option.
Men’s Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pants Review
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Men’s Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pants Review

Tested in Alaska’s Chugach Mountains, these pants deliver a lightweight and highly mobile pant that excels in a variety of conditions.
Mammut Runbold Pants Review
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Mammut Runbold Pants Review

After extensive testing in the alpine of Alaska’s Talkeetna Range, these pants are one of our top scorers in our lineup.
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