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One Bottle Hydration System: A Hiking Hydration System that’s Better than a Bottle AND a Bladder

Alisha McDarris — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:06:26 +0000

Are you team water bottle or hydration reservoir? Sound off! Well we tested a hydration system that's truly the best of both worlds: It has the functionality of a bladder with the ease-of-use of a water bottle. It's the One Bottle Hydration system, essentially a hydration tube for a water bottle, and it may be our new favorite way to stay hydrated on long hikes and backpacking trips. Read on for our full review.

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Vivobarefoot vs Xero Shoes: Waterproof Barefoot Hiking Boot Edition!

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:23:59 +0000

Barefoot hiking boots! We can’t get enough of them here at Terradrift. In fact, we’re at the point where we don’t hike in anything else. But not all barefoot boots are created equal. So we tested two pairs from some of our favorite brands to see how they compared in this Vivobarefoot vs Xero Shoes showdown: The Xero Scrambler Trail Mid WP and the Vivobarefoot Tracker Textile AT. And because we want you to find your perfect shoe the first time, we’re gonna break down how they’re different, where they excelled–or didn’t–and what type of hiker we think is gonna like each one best.

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The 7 Best Sustainable Hiking Pants for Women

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:42:00 +0000

Hiking requires clothing. Often, pants. Like when it's cold or trails are covered in brush that threatens to tear up your legs or when ticks abound. We don't have to tell you why pants are often necessary when hitting the trail. But the perfect pair of hiking pants can be hard to find. So we put several pairs to the test (which are all PFAS-free) to see which sustainable hiking pants for women are the perfect combination of technical performance, trail style, and functionality.

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The 5 Best Sustainable Hiking Pants for Men

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:29:00 +0000

Hiking requires clothing. Often, pants. Like when it's cold or trails are covered in brush that threatens to tear up your legs or when ticks abound. We don't have to tell you why pants are often necessary when hitting the trail. But the perfect pair of hiking pants can be hard to find. So we put several pairs to the test to see which sustainable hiking pants for men are the perfect combination of technical performance, trail style, and functionality.

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Burton and Gnara Ski Bibs First Look: Designed So Women Shredders Can Pee Anywhere!

Alisha McDarris — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 21:25:11 +0000

The Burton x Gnara Ski Bibs offer a functional solution thanks to Gnara's patented GoFly pee zipper technology. We put them to the test!

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10 Ultralight Backpacking Gadgets You Probably Don’t Need (And Some You Do)

Alisha McDarris — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 01:21:37 +0000

Ultralight backpacking gadgets are everywhere these days, constantly vying for your attention and begging you to spend on more innovative new gear that promises to make your time on the trail better! We love perusing pages of these items, dreaming of how we might use them all on our next adventure. But are they actually worth it? Especially for ultralight backpackers whose goal is to carry less? We put 10 ultralight backpacking gadgets we found on Garage Grown Gear, our favorite website for all things ultralight, to the test to see which ones are actually worth the weight, and which ones are a waste of space.

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Actually Breathable Sun Shirts for Summer Hikes (That Are Also Sustainable)

Alisha McDarris — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:08:19 +0000

Spring and summer are everyone's favorite times to play outside. And for good reason. But just because the sun's out and temps are rising doesn't mean every inch of your delicate epidermis should be on display. On the contrary, the best way to protect yourself from damaging UVA and UVB rays, sunburn and early aging (without having to slather on sunscreen every hour) is to don a breathable sun shirt. A sustainable one, of course. But not all long sleeve sun shirts are designed with hot weather in mind. Fortunately, we found five comfortable, breathable sun shirts for women and men to keep you cool and happy on every type of adventure.

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Winter Barefoot Boot Showdown: Vivobarefoot Gobi Hiber vs Xero Alpine

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:56:25 +0000

Looking for a barefoot boot that will keep you warm this winter? Try out one of these boots on for size: The Vivobarefoot Gobi Hiber vs Xero Alpine. Which one is right for you? We break down the pros and cons of each to help you decide.

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Is the New-to-the-USA Páramo Jacket Better than Gore-Tex?!

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:23:32 +0000

The latest unique brand to hit the market in the U.S. is Páramo, an outdoor apparel brand that's been operating in the U.K. for years now, but just broke into the States with a small collection of interesting outerwear designed with what they call directional waterproofing. But what the heck is directional waterproofing? And how is this jacket waterproof without the use of a Gore-Tex or a similar membrane, the type you almost always find in rain jackets and hardshells? But just as importantly, is this Páramo jacket better than Gore-Tex? Read on to find out why we say yes in this waterproof jacket review!

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Beginner Snowboarding: Our Favorite Clothing for Beginner Boarders

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:49:00 +0000

Are you a beginner snowboarder? Not sure where to start when it comes to gear and apparel? We get it. Here's some of our favorite clothing and accessories for when we hit the slopes.

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