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Patagonia Capilene Air Hoody - Women's Review
This super comfortable and breathable base layer offers high performance at a lighter weight and is highly...
Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2022
What's the best backpacking water filter? For over a decade, we have tested 44 unique models to find out. Our team of...
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Kijaro Dual Lock Folding Chair Review
This seat locks into place, eliminating that seat sag so often associated with camping chairs. It also is our...
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Helinox Sunset Chair Review
This chair features impressive support and comfort within a compact and lightweight design. At a mere 3.24 pounds...
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Yeti Trailhead Review
This luxurious camp chair offers superior comfort and an incredibly durable, sturdy design but not without an...
LifeStraw Peak Gravity 3L Review
An affordable, lightweight, and versatile gravity fed system that makes filtering water a breeze. The filter is ideal...
Katadyn Micropur Purification Tablets Review
One of the lightest and simplest methods of water filtration for emergency use, these tabs weren't our favorite for...
Katadyn Pocket Review
An expensive and durable hand pump filtration system that easily filters harmful bacteria, protozoa, and sediment out...
Best Hiking Boots for Women of 2022
Now is the time to invest in your next pair of hiking boots. But where to begin? We have narrowed down the options to...
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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX - Women's Review
This streamlined hiking boot offers impressive comfort, breathability, and support, within a lightweight and durable...
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Merrell Moab 3 Mid WP - Women's Review
While not highest scorer for overall performance, these hiking boots offer a simple, breathable design at an...
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Teva Grandview GTX Mid - Women's Review
This modern hiking boot gives you a spring in your step thanks to a lightweight and cushioned design. It's super...
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Hoka Kaha 2 GTX - All Gender Review
A high quality, comfortable, and supportive design with a high price tag, these boots will give you a return on your...
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Altra Lone Peak ALL-WTHR Mid - Women's Review
This versatile hiking boot offers superior comfort and support, especially for those with wider feet. If your running...
Topo Athletic Trailventure 2 WP - Women's Review
This modern hiking boot design features lots of padding around the ankle and underfoot, however, we were disappointed...Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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