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Daypacks: Trailspace's Top Picks
Check out the Trailspace community's favorite packs for casual hikes, moving fast and light, and done-in-a-day adventures.
Call for Reviews: Your Favorite Spring Gear
From April showers to May flowers, Trailspace community members are headed outdoors in a wide variety of conditions. You can help them, and expand the outdoor community’s collective knowledge, by reviewing your most versatile shoulder-season equipment and clothing. What gear do you rely on to get outside safely and comfortably in the ever-changing spring weather?
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Patagonia Light Farrier's Shirt
by PhilNC May 20, 2024
An excellent and sustainable work-shirt for days in the sun and other weather. I was comfortable in non-summer conditions in the southeast US. This is not a hiking… Full Review »
Hiking PantsPatagonia Iron Forge Hemp 5-Pocket Pants
by PhilNC May 20, 2024
A sustainable and durable pair of functional work pants for outdoor jobs. Well constructed and thought out with well placed, deep pockets. They are comfortable… Full Review »
Glove LinersBlack Diamond Trail Gloves
by Brian Nordberg May 15, 2024
Great lightweight way to protect your hands from the sun and other pokey things outside Because I use poles on most hikes, my hands take a beating. Either from… Full Review »
Trail ShoesMerrell Moab 3 Gore-Tex
by Brian Nordberg May 13, 2024
Great waterproofing, better stitching and traction compared to moab 2 Bought these to get me through the winter hiking season, and so far they have performed admirably. … Full Review »
Four-Season TentsHilleberg Keron 3
by Denis Evans May 12, 2024
Sold my wonderful Nammatj 3 GT and replaced it with this Keron 3. I have no regrets about the swap. Both tents have very easy setup but the Keron has 2 opposing… Full Review »
Fleece TopsSwanndri Ranger Wool Bushshirt
by Bob Withrow May 8, 2024
It's extremely versatile and made well enough you'll only ever need to buy one. Winter hike in Bryce Canyon NP. This was 2011 and I'd had it a couple of years. Full Review »
Insect RepellentSawyer Permethrin Insect Repellent Treatment for Clothing, Gear, and Tents
by Wolfed May 1, 2024
Oddly I have been hiking and backpacking through my life but never started to use Permethrin until about 4 years ago. From what I can see it is amazing and I absolutely… Full Review »
LightsNiteCore LA10 CRI Lantern
by Gemma Seymour April 25, 2024
Lipstick size, light weight, common battery type, excellent performance, high color accuracy, magnetic tailcap. 9/30/85 lumens, up to 23 hours runtime at 9 lumens… Full Review »
Outdoor AppsGaia GPS Hiking, Offroad Maps App
by G Robson April 22, 2024
The more they "develop" it, the worse it performs. I have been a Gaia GPS user since the app was first launched (using it for wildland fire fighting) and continue… Full Review »
Down Insulated JacketsMountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer/2 Down Jacket
by andrew f. April 22, 2024
Outstanding lightweight insulation from Mountain Hardwear. I love this jacket’s light weight and ability to pack small, and the versatility it offers. It’s… Full Review »
