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Gear ReviewsBest Hiking Boots for Bad Knees: 6 Picks for Descents
The best hiking boots for bad knees, chosen on cushioning, rocker, drop and descent grip. Plus the trail habits that protect your knees beyond footwear.
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Gear ReviewsHoka vs Salomon: Which Shoe Brand Is Better for Hiking?
Hoka vs Salomon compared for hiking and trail running: cushioning, grip, fit, waterproofing and model match-ups. Find the right brand for your feet.
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Gear ReviewsWaterproof Ratings Explained: What the mm Numbers Mean
Waterproof ratings explained: what 5,000mm, 10,000mm and 20,000mm mean on the trail, how the test works, and which rating your hiking jacket needs.
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Gear ReviewsSalomon vs Merrell: Which Hiking Shoes Are Better?
Salomon vs Merrell compared: X Ultra 5 vs Moab 3, boots, trail runners, fit, grip and value. Find out which brand suits your feet and your trails.
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Gear ReviewsHow to Load a GPX Route onto Your Garmin Watch
Send a GPX route to any Garmin watch in minutes. Phone, web and USB methods, a per-model map comparison, and fixes for courses that never show up.
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Gear ReviewsBest Hiking Backpacks: Size Guide and Top Picks
A practical guide to choosing the right hiking backpack size, fit, and features. From day packs to expedition packs, with picks from Osprey and Deuter.
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Gear ReviewsBest Cheap Hiking GPS Devices in 2026
A dedicated GPS still beats your phone in the mountains. The best budget hiking GPS units for 2026, from the eTrex 22x to premium step-up picks.
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Gear ReviewsBest Gifts for Hikers: Practical Ideas at Every Budget
Practical gift ideas for hikers at every price point. From Darn Tough socks to Garmin watches, every pick is something a real hiker will actually use.
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Gear ReviewsBest Sleeping Pads for Backpacking and Camping
The best sleeping pads reviewed: foam, self-inflating, and inflatable options compared by R-value, weight, and comfort for every budget.
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Gear ReviewsAre Duck Boots Good for Hiking? The Honest Answer
Are duck boots good for hiking? Yes for flat, muddy trails, no for rocky or long routes. Here's what they do well and where they fall short.
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Gear ReviewsBest Cheap Softshell Jackets for Hiking Under £100
The best cheap softshell jackets for hiking under £100. Covers what softshell does well, when hardshell is better, and which budget picks offer real value.
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Gear ReviewsBest Merino Wool Hiking Shirts: Odour-Free on the Trail
The best merino wool hiking shirts ranked by gsm weight, use, and value. Covers odour resistance, temperature regulation, and merino vs synthetic.