Hiking Gear
It can be hard to find reliable, hands-on hiking gear reviews. We field test gear and use objective ranking criteria to provide the most helpful and honest hiking gear product reviews that make your purchasing decision easier. Whether you need a cheap walkie talkie or you’re shopping for one of the best ultralight backpacks, let us help you out with our in-depth buyer’s guides for hiking and backpacking gear.
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Hiking and Backpacking Gear Reviews
Midland GXT1000VP4 & GXT1050VP4 GMRS Radio Review
There are a plethora of great license free FRS two-way radios on the market. However, these radios are limited in the amount ...
How Much Camping Tents Cost in 2024 (Budget to High-end)
If you’re starting your journey into camping and looking to purchase your first tent, you may be wondering how much you should ...
4 Best Cheap Walkie Talkies That Are Still Useful
We tested four budget-friendly two-way radios and rated them by range, clarity, ease of use, and durability. In this review, we’ll share ...
Cobra MicroTalk Walkie Talkie Review (ACXT345/ACX390)
Due to the plethora of license-free radios available, choosing a walkie talkie can be confusing. Over the past year, I’ve tested various ...
Pass On the Cobra RX680 Walkie Talkie, Here’s Why
You really should carry a walkie talkie with you on your next outdoor adventure. They’re small, light, and easy to use. In ...
Motorola T600 Waterproof Walkie Talkie Tested & Reviewed
Being able to communicate with an individual or a group is important in both outdoor and urban environments. Another place that walkie ...
DeWalt DXFRS800 Walkie Talkie Review (As Tough As They Say?)
With its iconic yellow and black color scheme, DeWalt is well-known for making high-end power tools. It also boasts an increasing list ...
Rocky Talkie 5 Watt Radio Review: Fresh Upgrade to Old Tech
I won’t lie. I am a big fan of the original Rocky Talkie radio, now called The Mountain Radio. Over the past ...
Rocky Talkie vs BCA BC Link Walkie-Talkie Comparison
Backcountry Access and Rocky Talkie make two of the best FRS two-way radios for backcountry communication. They are both well-made and easy ...
Differences and Use Cases of Camping vs Backpacking Tents
The world of camping gear is filled to the brim with variations of similar products, which can make it incredibly challenging to ...
Hands-on Motorola Talkabout T800 vs T801 Review (Same Thing?)
Motorola has been making radios for a long time, and that expertise shows with the Talkabout 800 and the Talkabout 801. It ...
BCA BC Link Review: Backcountry Access BC Link 1.0
Even with expanding cell coverage, small hand-held radios have a place. Being able to communicate at the press of a button is ...
5 Best Ultralight Backpacks of 2023 (Complete Buyer’s Guide)
Last spring and summer, I was able to test 5 of the best ultralight backpacks on the market, and they are still ...
Rocky Talkie: a Real-World Review
Despite the expansion of cell coverage, small handheld radios continue to have a significant role in communication. The convenience of being able ...
Are Ultralight Backpacks Worth It? (Agenda-Free Advice)
Let me start with my personal bias. I enjoy moving quickly through the mountains, and that requires ultralight gear. So, do I ...
Zenbivy Bed vs Light Bed Comparative Review (We Tried Both)
Zenbivy set out to make the world’s most comfortable outdoor sleeping system, and I have to admit that after using both the ...
Gossamer Gear Gorilla Review (Why You May or May Not Like It)
The Gossamer Gear Gorilla 50 is a great lightweight pack designed for long-distance backpacking when keeping weight to a minimum is key. ...
Osprey Levity 45 Review (If You’re Serious About Ultralight)
The Osprey Levity 45 ultralight backpack is like a prizefighter, ruthlessly cutting weight. It is the lightest weight pack that I have ...
Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor Review (Flexible but Limited)
The Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor is a well-made pack by a company that has been making quality packs for a long time, ...
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Junction Ultralight Backpack Review
Let’s start with the fact that lightweight backpacks are not for everyone. If you plan to carry outlandish loads, please buy an ...