Wide Open Women’s Ankle Socks Review
If I could go barefoot every day, I absolutely would. I have never been someone who enjoys wearing socks because most pairs feel too restrictive, too thick, or simply too noticeable. I dislike anything...
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Hiking reviews to help you find the perfect equipment for your trails. Discover comfort, durability, and performance.
Buy It For Life Camping Chairs: Seven We Trust After a Season of Abuse
There is a corner in my garage that I try to avoid looking at too closely. It is home to a collection of broken, but potentially fixable camp chairs, that if combined with the...
Fidlock TWIST Bottle and Bag Review: Magnetic Hydration That Just Works
There are plenty of ways to carry water when you’re cycling, running, hiking, or outdoors’ing it. Some are cheap. Some are simple. Some involve wrestling with a bottle cage like you’re trying to remove...
Black Diamond Sequence Shorts Review: My Go-To Shorts This Summer
If you live in Michigan, you know the weather makes absolutely no sense. We spent most of July stuck in a heatwave, and I honestly can’t remember the last time I wore a pair...
Meindl Air Revolution Alpine 4.1 Hiker Review
As the snow retreated up the mountain this spring, my eagerness to hit the trails grew. Adding to that excitement was a new pair of Meindl Air Revolution Alpine 4.1 Hikers. Touted as the...
Leki Cross Trail FX Superlite Review
I have used running poles for a while now, and I keep looking for ways to make my setup faster, lighter, and easier to use on the trails. This is my second set of...
Jetboil TrailCook 2.0L Cook System Review
Camping season is here, and my family of four has been eager to get outside as much as possible after a long winter. One of the consistent challenges of camping with a group this...
Stocking Stuffers for the Wild-Hearted
Gift-giving can feel like walking into a whiteout with no compass. Especially when you’re shopping for the adventurers, the wild-hearted, the sunrise chasers who’d rather be outside than anywhere else. But not every gift...
Bajio Toads Sunglasses Review
There are just too many choices in the fall, from fly fishing, spin fishing, and hiking to hunting. Luckily, I don’t need to make a choice with eyewear. Throughout all my fall adventures I’ve...
Epic Water Filters Nalgene Review: Sustainable Hydration on the Go
The Epic Water Filters Nalgene Bottle is a revolutionary product that combines sustainable design with cutting-edge filtration technology, ensuring clean, safe, and great-tasting water wherever life leads. Made in the USA, this bottle not only...
RTIC Ultra-Dry Backpack Review: Built Tough for Every Adventure
I’ve used a lot of gear over the years for running, hiking, and weekend trips, and I’ve learned that a waterproof pack can make or break an outing. Whether it’s a misty morning trail...
Gossamer Gear LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles Review
When I first picked up the Gossamer Gear LT5 Three Piece Carbon Trekking Poles, I honestly couldn’t believe how light they were. At just 4.9 ounces per pole, they felt almost weightless in my...
Smartwool Hike Short and Racerback Tank Review
When I first tried on the Smartwool Women’s Merino 4″ Hike Short, I could tell right away that they were made for both comfort and adventure. The fabric felt soft yet durable, and the...
Mystery Ranch Sawtooth 65 Backpack Review
After every season, I try to fine-tune my setup to make the next hunt more successful. This year, I’m starting with my pack. The all-new Mystery Ranch Sawtooth 65 is a feature-packed backpack with...
CLIQ MystiQ Lounge Beach Chair Review
It’s ergonomic, sleek, and comes in a small package. The CLIQ MystiQ Lounge Beach Chair has a noticeable sturdiness and heft when collapsed. It weighs 6 pounds, which, after a few carries, doesn’t seem...
LEKI Skytera FX Carbon SL Compact Trekking Poles Review
I recently got the chance to try out my new trekking poles from LEKI, and from the very first step on the trail, they stood out. Here’s my full review and why they made...
Stio Ridgecap Low Shoe Review
As the snow melts and hiking trails reemerge, it’s time to dust off the gear and hit the trail. For me, that means lacing up a brand-new pair of hiking shoes: the Stio Men’s...
Hybrid Performance Pants Roundup Review
It’s time for a Hybrid Performance Pants Roundup. AGR had 6 pairs of hybrid performance pants (pants that can do a little bit of everything, from travel to trail to town and even to...
Opinel Nomad Cooking Kit Review
I love cooking outside, whether I’m at a picnic spot with my family or preparing a hot dinner after a long day of hiking. I’ve tried a bunch of different cooking tools over the...
Vivobarefoot Tracker Low Review: Barefoot Grit Meets Leather Grit
There are shoes you wear because you have to. And then there are shoes you wear because they get it. The Vivobarefoot Tracker Lows? They get it. They understand that your feet aren’t fragile little...
