Backpacking Gear Reviews, Expert Tips, & Trail Guides
Women’s Altra Lone Peak All-Wthr Mid 2 Review
Women’s Altra Lone Peak All-Wthr Mid 2 Review
Published:
January 20, 2025
Lightweight, waterproof, and breathable, these boots offer the perfect balance of flexibility and protection for fast-and-light adventures on any trail.
Women’s Oboz Bridger WP Review
Women’s Oboz Bridger WP Review
Published:
January 20, 2025
Durable, supportive boots with rugged traction and stiff construction, these boots are perfect for backpacking with a heavy pack or tackling rough trails.
Women’s Topo Terraventure 4 Waterproof Review
Women’s Topo Terraventure 4 Waterproof Review
Published:
January 19, 2025
Wet feet are a thing of the past thanks to the incorporation of eVent waterproof fabric into this already rockstar shoe that offers excellent traction and a sturdy build.
Women’s Nike Zegama 2 Review
Women’s Nike Zegama 2 Review
Published:
January 19, 2025
With extra cushion, ZoomX foam in the midsole, and a Vibram Megagrip outsole these shoes are ideal for long days on trail, fast trots through the woods, and daily training miles.
Best Camping Pillows of 2025
Best Camping Pillows of 2025
Last Updated:
January 17, 2025
Our guide to the best backpacking and camping pillows walks you through our favorites from brands like Therm-a-rest, Trekology, NEMO, HEST, and more.
NEMO Fillo Elite Wide Backpacking Pillow, Tested & Reviewed
NEMO Fillo Elite Wide Backpacking Pillow, Tested & Reviewed
Published:
January 17, 2025
A fraction of the weight and packed size of the popular Fillo Pillow, NEMO’s Fillo Elite Wide pillow is a premier pick for backpackers. Learn more in this first-hand review.
Sea to Summit Aeros Down Deluxe Pillow Review
Sea to Summit Aeros Down Deluxe Pillow Review
Published:
January 17, 2025
Sea to Summit spruced up the typical air pillow with a duck down cushion top. Learn how it performed in our first-hand review of the Aeros Down Deluxe Pillow.
HEST Camp Pillow Review
HEST Camp Pillow Review
Published:
January 17, 2025
The most comfortable camping pillow we tested this one is our splurge pick for luxurious comfort at the campground.
Women’s New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro X 8 Review
Women’s New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro X 8 Review
Published:
January 17, 2025
With extra thick cushion from the Fresh Foam X in the midsole, and an extra sticky Vibram outsole these shoes will have you bounding down the trails.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Stuff Sack Pillow Review
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Stuff Sack Pillow Review
Published:
January 17, 2025
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Stuff Sack Pillow is an ultralight stuff-sack-as-a-pillow. Here’s how the HMG stuff sack stacks up compared to the other products in our gear guide.
REI Trailmade Mummy Bag Pillow Review
REI Trailmade Mummy Bag Pillow Review
Published:
January 17, 2025
Are you looking for an affordable camp pillow that’s comfortable in the campground and packable enough for backpacking? Here’s one that won’t break the bank.
Women’s Saucony Peregrine 14 Review
Women’s Saucony Peregrine 14 Review
Published:
January 16, 2025
This non-fussy, light, fast, and breathable shoe will provide maximum performance for a wide array of runners and hikers on a variety of trails.
Women’s Brooks Cascadia 18 Review
Women’s Brooks Cascadia 18 Review
Published:
January 16, 2025
Made for eating technical trails for breakfast, these moderately cushioned trail runners will provide you with solid ground feel, excellent traction, and plenty of room in the toes.
Women’s La Sportiva Bushido III Review
Women’s La Sportiva Bushido III Review
Published:
January 16, 2025
If tackling technical trails in the mountains is on your agenda, these rugged shoes, available in two widths, will stick to rocks and roots as well as dig into mud and dirt.
Women’s Nike Pegasus Trail 5 Review
Women’s Nike Pegasus Trail 5 Review
Published:
January 16, 2025
Fast, responsive, and perfectly cushioned, this trail runner is going to make you feel light on your feet as you zoom down the trail.
Kershaw Blur Pocket Knife Review
Kershaw Blur Pocket Knife Review
Published:
January 13, 2025
A durable, easy-to-use pocket knife with smooth one-handed operation, excellent grip, and a sturdy blade for effortless cutting and carving—perfect for daily tasks and outdoor adventures.