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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

Last Updated: January 21, 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

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.

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.

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?

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

Published: January 20, 2025

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

Published: January 20, 2025

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

Published: January 20, 2025

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

Published: January 20, 2025

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

Close up of the Therm-a-rest Compressible Pillow propped up by a piece of twisted driftwood

Therm-a-Rest Compressible Camp Pillow Review

Published: January 20, 2025

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

Published: January 20, 2025

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