Gear Reviews | Terradrift | Sustainable Gear and Adventure https://terradrift.com/category/gear-reviews/outdoor-gear-reviews/ Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, and Travel Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:29:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://terradrift.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/favicon-150x150.png Gear Reviews | Terradrift | Sustainable Gear and Adventure https://terradrift.com/category/gear-reviews/outdoor-gear-reviews/ 32 32 146052273 One Bottle Hydration System: A Hiking Hydration System that’s Better than a Bottle AND a Bladder https://terradrift.com/one-bottle-hydration-system-better-than-a-bottle-and-bladder/ https://terradrift.com/one-bottle-hydration-system-better-than-a-bottle-and-bladder/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:06:26 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17509 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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]]> https://terradrift.com/one-bottle-hydration-system-better-than-a-bottle-and-bladder/feed/ 0 17509 Vivobarefoot vs Xero Shoes: Waterproof Barefoot Hiking Boot Edition! https://terradrift.com/vivobarefoot-vs-xero-shoes-waterproof-barefoot-hiking-boot-edition/ https://terradrift.com/vivobarefoot-vs-xero-shoes-waterproof-barefoot-hiking-boot-edition/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:23:59 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17355 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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]]> https://terradrift.com/vivobarefoot-vs-xero-shoes-waterproof-barefoot-hiking-boot-edition/feed/ 0 17355 The 7 Best Sustainable Hiking Pants for Women https://terradrift.com/the-7-best-sustainable-hiking-pants-for-women/ https://terradrift.com/the-7-best-sustainable-hiking-pants-for-women/#respond Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:42:00 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17235 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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]]> https://terradrift.com/the-7-best-sustainable-hiking-pants-for-women/feed/ 0 17235 The 5 Best Sustainable Hiking Pants for Men https://terradrift.com/the-5-best-sustainable-hiking-pants-for-men/ https://terradrift.com/the-5-best-sustainable-hiking-pants-for-men/#respond Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:29:00 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17237 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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]]> https://terradrift.com/the-5-best-sustainable-hiking-pants-for-men/feed/ 0 17237 Burton and Gnara Ski Bibs First Look: Designed So Women Shredders Can Pee Anywhere! https://terradrift.com/burton-gnara-ski-bibs-for-women/ https://terradrift.com/burton-gnara-ski-bibs-for-women/#respond Fri, 04 Apr 2025 21:25:11 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17399 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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]]> https://terradrift.com/burton-gnara-ski-bibs-for-women/feed/ 0 17399 10 Ultralight Backpacking Gadgets You Probably Don’t Need (And Some You Do) https://terradrift.com/10-ultralight-backpacking-gadgets-you-probably-dont-need-and-some-you-do/ https://terradrift.com/10-ultralight-backpacking-gadgets-you-probably-dont-need-and-some-you-do/#comments Fri, 28 Mar 2025 01:21:37 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17241 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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]]> https://terradrift.com/10-ultralight-backpacking-gadgets-you-probably-dont-need-and-some-you-do/feed/ 3 17241 Winter Barefoot Boot Showdown: Vivobarefoot Gobi Hiber vs Xero Alpine https://terradrift.com/winter-barefoot-boot-showdown-vivobarefoot-gobi-hiber-vs-xero-alpine/ https://terradrift.com/winter-barefoot-boot-showdown-vivobarefoot-gobi-hiber-vs-xero-alpine/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:56:25 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17074 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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]]> https://terradrift.com/winter-barefoot-boot-showdown-vivobarefoot-gobi-hiber-vs-xero-alpine/feed/ 0 17074 The 3 Best Grid Fleece From Small Brands: Microgrid Fleece That’s NOT Melanzana https://terradrift.com/the-best-grid-fleece-from-small-brands-not-melanzana/ https://terradrift.com/the-best-grid-fleece-from-small-brands-not-melanzana/#respond Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:15:42 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=16899 Grid fleece: it's all the rage these days. And for good reason. It's cozy, lightweight, comfortable, wicks sweat, and is perfect for active outdoor pursuits. And yes, it can even be part of a good winter layering strategy. And if you love outdoor apparel, especially grid fleece, chances are you've heard of Melanzana, the small Colorado brand that's based in Leadville. Do they make fun and functional grid fleece? Absolutely. But are they easy to get? Absolutely not. Fortunately, there are excellent alternatives and, guess what? You can buy them online! We rounded up some of our faves to help you decide which grid fleece is right for you.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/the-best-grid-fleece-from-small-brands-not-melanzana/feed/ 0 16899 Gnara Go Free Leggings & Shorts Review: Your New Favorite Leggings for Peeing Outside!? https://terradrift.com/gnara-go-free-leggings-review-you-new-favorite-leggings-for-peeing-outside/ https://terradrift.com/gnara-go-free-leggings-review-you-new-favorite-leggings-for-peeing-outside/#respond Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:49:18 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=16909 We love Gnara's Go There Hiking Pants with the brilliant extra pee zipper designed for people who squat to pee. But do the new leggings also impress? We put them to the test to see if they fly or fail.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/gnara-go-free-leggings-review-you-new-favorite-leggings-for-peeing-outside/feed/ 0 16909 Snowshoe Review: MSR Snowshoes for Big Spenders AND the Budget Conscious https://terradrift.com/snowshoe-review-msr-snowshoes-for-big-spenders-and-the-budget-conscious/ https://terradrift.com/snowshoe-review-msr-snowshoes-for-big-spenders-and-the-budget-conscious/#respond Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:58:18 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=16761 Snowshoes. We love 'em. They allow us to get outside and blaze trails all winter long, no matter how much white powder covers the route. Indeed, we're convinced they're an essential piece of gear every outdoorist should keep in their closet. But with so many options to choose from (and so many price points!), how can one possibly be convinced they're getting the best snowshoes for the money? We recently tested two pairs of snowshoes from MSR and will help you map out the differences, plus answer some of your burning questions, like what snowshoes to buy, if expensive snowshoes are worth it, or which MSR snowshoes are the best of the best. Read on.

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