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INIU 20000 PD 22.5W Power Bank Review
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INIU 20000 PD 22.5W Power Bank Review

Last Updated: August 28, 2025
With 20,000mAH this bank will keep your electronics powered on a long loop, point-to-point, or thru-hike. Just snuggle up with it at night to keep it’s juice!
REI Flexlite Air Chair Review
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REI Flexlite Air Chair Review

Published: August 28, 2025
Lightweight, comfortable, and packable, this chair gives us everything we want from a backpacking chair at a nice price point.
Women’s Patagonia Maipo 7/8 Stash Hiking Leggings Review
Woman with curly hair and sunglasses hiking in blue leggings, a dark blue tank top. She's standing on a rock with a reflective lake behind her, and pine trees in the distance.

Women’s Patagonia Maipo 7/8 Stash Hiking Leggings Review

Published: August 28, 2025
Unmatched comfort in light-weight, breathable leggings perfect for hot summer hikes and long road trips in between trails. Packable and versatile—your go-to for adventures and downtime.
Trekology Yizi-Lite Camping Chair Review
hiker sits on a rocky cliff overlooking a desert canyon while sitting on a camp chair

Trekology Yizi-Lite Camping Chair Review

Published: August 28, 2025
We were hesitant at first to trust this entry-level camp chair that’s just light enough for backpackers. Testing proved it’s a great budget buy for your back and your bum.
Women’s Stio Glide Tech Legging Review
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Women’s Stio Glide Tech Legging Review

Published: August 27, 2025
Crushing fit, comfort, and features, these leggings are durable, soft, and breathable, with a waistband that stays up without squeezing. These are the pair to pack when you’ve only got room for one.
Crazy Creek Hex 2.0 Original Backpacking Chair Review
a hiker rests in the Hex chair in a desert wash

Crazy Creek Hex 2.0 Original Backpacking Chair Review

Published: August 27, 2025
Built with a backrest for frontcountry and backcountry comfort, Crazy Creek’s been is the OG brand to beat with this budget alternative to a traditional legged backpacking chair.
Helinox Chair Zero Review
A man relaxes with his legs out and hands behind his head on a small backpacking chair.

Helinox Chair Zero Review

Published: August 27, 2025
This little luxury is an ultralight backpacking chair that our gear analysts love, thanks to its balance between weight savings and premium performance.
NEMO Moonlite Elite Reclining Backpacking Chair Review
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NEMO Moonlite Elite Reclining Backpacking Chair Review

Published: August 25, 2025
A recliner for your backcountry campsite?! This suprisingly stable and lightweight backpacking chair wowed us, but it isn’t for everyone. Learn more in our first-hand review.
Big Agnes Skyline UL Backpacking Chair Review
The Skyline Chair sits fully assembled next to the trunk of a lodgepole pine tree

Big Agnes Skyline UL Backpacking Chair Review

Published: August 25, 2025
If you’re looking for the most comfortable and stable backpacking chair under two pounds, this one is the obvious choice.
Smartwool Intraknit Thermal Merino Base Layer Review
A hiker tightens the straps on a backpack while wearing it and the Smartwool Intraknit. Sky, mountains, and trees in the background.

Smartwool Intraknit Thermal Merino Base Layer Review

Published: August 24, 2025
Lightweight, breathable, and mobile, this base layer has everything you need to stay comfortable on your most serious winter adventures.
Outdoor Research Alpine Onset Merino 150 Hoodie Base Layer Review
a hiker in a black hooded base layer stands in an alpine environment and raises the hood on his shirt

Outdoor Research Alpine Onset Merino 150 Hoodie Base Layer Review

Published: August 23, 2025
With its integrated hood and facemask, this base layer makes for a perfect sleep or active shirt in frigid weather.
Arc’Teryx Rho LT Crew Base Layer Review
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Arc’Teryx Rho LT Crew Base Layer Review

Published: August 23, 2025
Designed for cold weather activities, this base layer delivers some of the best warmth-to-weight ratios and comfort that we’ve seen.
Ibex Woolies Pro Tech Base Layer Review
a runner runs along a wooded trail in a black base layer.

Ibex Woolies Pro Tech Base Layer Review

Published: August 23, 2025
This base layer is redefining merino wool success with new spinning methods that boost warmth and durability. It’s also the lightest base layer on our list.
Best Hiking Shorts for Men of 2026
Waist-down view of a hiker standing on a rocky trail in the men's Patagonia Quandary hiking shorts

Best Hiking Shorts for Men of 2026

Last Updated: August 22, 2025
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.
CRKT Drifter Pocket Knife Review
The CRKT Drifter Pocket Knife closed on a rock

CRKT Drifter Pocket Knife Review

Published: August 22, 2025
A compact, budget-friendly EDC knife with durable materials and smooth, reliable performance for daily carry and outdoor adventures.
Buck Knives 55 Pocket Knife Review
The Buck Knives 055 Pocket Knife open on a rock

Buck Knives 55 Pocket Knife Review

Published: August 22, 2025
A timeless, compact pocket knife with reliable strength, a sharp blade, and classic materials perfect for daily carry and outdoor use.
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