Brands
The brands behind the picks.
Every gear maker ranked somewhere in our guides — 126 of them, from the big names to the cottage outfits. Tap one to go straight to its own site.
Packs & vests
Multi-day packs, daypacks, fastpacking packs and running vests.
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Hiking sandals
Strappy trail sandals, from repairable workhorses to minimalist huaraches.
Trail running shoes
Trail runners, from cushioned long-haul shoes to technical mountain grip.
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Socks
Merino and synthetic hiking socks, from lifetime-guaranteed crews to toe socks.
Rain shells
Waterproof hiking shells, from 2.5-layer packables to 3-layer GORE-TEX.
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Insulated jackets
Down and synthetic puffies, from active insulation to winter belay parkas.
Base layers
Next-to-skin merino and synthetic tops, from 150 gsm summer weight to 250 gsm.
Sun hoodies
UPF-rated long-sleeve hooded shirts, from bamboo viscose to featherweight nylon.
Hiking pants
Stretch-woven and softshell trail pants, from waxable G-1000 to budget nylon.
Running shorts
Lined, linerless and compression shorts for trail running, from budget to premium.
Trekking poles
Budget aluminum through ultralight carbon Z-poles.
Shelters & camp
Budget two-person tents and one-person backpacking shelters.
Hammocks
Gathered-end camping hammocks, lay-flat hammock tents and complete hang systems.
Sleeping bags, quilts & pads
Down and synthetic bags and quilts, plus inflatable and closed-cell foam pads.
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Headlamps & lighting
Running headlamps and rechargeable trail lights.
Water treatment
Squeeze, gravity and pump filters for the backcountry.
Hydration reservoirs
Water bladders that ride in a pack, from ultralight screw-cap bags to insulated winter ones.
Watches & navigation
GPS watches for hiking and long days out.
Satellite messengers & beacons
Two-way satellite communicators and the 406 MHz emergency beacons that need no subscription. Garmin sits under watches above, since the inReach line shares that shelf.
Stoves & camp kitchen
Canister-top burners, integrated cook systems, liquid-fuel stoves and the pots that go on them.
Tools, repair & power
The small trail hardware: multitools, repair tape, trowels and charging.
Bear safety
Hard-sided canisters and bear spray.
Winter traction & snowshoes
Microspikes and ice cleats for packed snow, and snowshoes for the days nobody has packed it.
