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Trekking gear — honest reviews from the field

No paid placement. Editor picks and what to skip.

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Gear

Trekking gear — honest reviews from the field

No paid placement. Editor picks, beginner picks, budget picks, and what to actually skip.

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Some links here are affiliate. We only review gear our editors have used in the field for at least one full season.

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Backpacks
55L–70L for multi-day treks
Shoes & boots
From weekend trail to expedition
Jackets
Down vs synthetic — which season, which layer
Trekking poles
When you need them, when you don't