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Smiling woman in braids and rain gear hiking in the forest during a rainy day.

Best Rain Pants for Hiking in 2025: Top Picks to Stay Dry on Trail

Looking for the best rain pants for hiking in 2025? We’ve tested top waterproof layers for every kind of trek—from budget-friendly to ultralight and bombproof. Check out our expert picks, side-by-side comparison table, and affiliate links to gear up right.

a hiker wears the Glacier 70 Backpack by Mystery Ranch on the continental divide trail of colorado in the woods

Gear Review: Glacier 70 Backpack By Mystery Ranch

If you're looking for a high-volume backpack for your next big adventure, the Glacier 70 Backpack by Mystery Ranch is a durable and extremely comfortable pack that's capable of hauling a lot of gear in a compact design! Check out our review to learn all about why it might be perfect for you!

a hiker wears the Everyday Joggers by PAKA at camp in the mountains near a lake because the alpaca wool is warm and durable

Gear Review: Everyday Joggers By PAKA

The Everyday Joggers by PAKA are a lounge pant built for road trips, car camping and low key adventures! Featuring fully traceable fibers and odor-resistant alpaca wool, they might become your very favorite lounge pants!

the stash bag for the AlphaLite 900+ Custom Made Quilt By El Coyote an ultralight backpacking company based in arizona

Gear Review: AlphaLite 900+ Custom Made Quilt By El Coyote

Check out our review of the AlphaLite 900+ Custom Made Quilt by El Coyote if you're looking for a new, premium ultralight backpacking quilt.

a backpacker making a farm to summit dehydrated meal with a stunning mountain in the background

Review: Farm To Summit Dehydrated Backpacking Meals

Sustainable packaging, locally sourced ingredients and delicious bites, oh my! Farm To Summit is creating dehydrated backpacking meals perfect for every adventure! Read our review to learn all about the Farm To Summit menu and save with our discount code.

a backpacker riding the Scout Full Suspension eBike By Bakcou in the southwest to a trailhead in red rock country

Gear Review: Scout Full Suspension eBike By Bakcou

The Scout Full-Suspension eBike by Bakcou is a fat tire mountain bike that has a powerful throttle and reliable battery life. Perfect for stepping up your adventures and exploring jeep roads! Your hiking life will expand with this epic eBike! Learn more about it here.

BōnDry Hydration Bladder Dryer By Ancient Trail in packaging with directions on drying a hiking bladder

Gear Review: BōnDry Hydration Bladder Dryer By Ancient Trail

Keep your hydration bladders and water bottles free from bacteria and stink with the BōnDry Hydration Bladder Dryer by Ancient Trail. Check out our review to learn all about this nifty piece of gear!