The 2025 Summer Gear Guide

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Backpacks

Daypacks

The Best Daypacks for Every Kind of Hiker (2025)

Corey Buhay

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Daypacks

Osprey’s 33-Liter Daypack is the Best We’ve Ever Tested

Corey Buhay

Backpacks

The Best Backpacking Packs for Multiday Adventures (2025)

Corey Buhay

Backpacks

The Best Ultralight Backpacks for Thru-Hikers and Fastpackers

Corey Buhay

Tents, Sleeping Bags & Sleeping Pads

Tents

The Best Backpacking Tents for Taking Shelter On Any Trail

Will McGough

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Tents

The Best Ultralight Tents for Long Distance Hikers and Gram-Counters

Will McGough

Sleeping Pads

The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads to Keep You Warm and Supported

Nathan Pipenberg

Stephanie Pearson

Sleeping Bags

The Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags for Any Climate

Nathan Pipenberg

Stephanie Pearson

Sleeping Bags

The Best Ultralight Bags and Quilts for Ounce-Saving Warmth

Nathan Pipenberg

Boots & Apparel

Hiking Boots

The Best Men’s Hiking Boots and Shoes for Quick Day Hikes and Epic Adventures (2025)

Ryan Stuart

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Footwear

The Best Women’s Hiking Boots for Dirt, Sand, and Rock

Blair Braverman

Jacket Reviews

The Best Men’s Rain Jackets for Staying Dry and Protected (2025)

Drew Zieff

Jacket Reviews

The Women’s Rain Jackets That Kept Us Dry in Persistent Drizzle, Downpours, and a Few Massive Storms

Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan

Tools & Accessories

Gear

The Best Knives and Multitools for Outdoor Adventures

Justin La Vigne

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Outdoor Electronics

The Best Satellite Communicators to Keep You Safe and Connected

Scott Yorko

Essentials

The Best Water Filters for Safe Backcountry Hydration

Dan Hu

Stoves & Cookware

The 5 Best Stoves for Speedy Boil Times and Backcountry Feasts

Nick Cote

Stoves & Cookware

The Best Pots and Pans for Backcountry Cooking

Nick Cote

Trekking Poles

The Best Trekking Poles for Steep Terrain and Speedy Missions

Nathan Pipenberg

Food Reviews

The 6 Best Backpacking Meal Brands for Crave-Worthy Trailside Feasts

Benjamin Tepler