Best Hiking Gear 2025

Here’s the hiking gear I actually use. No sponsorships, no free gear, no fluff—just the stuff that works. I’ve tested everything on this list over hundreds of miles of hiking and backpacking, and it’s the gear you’ll find me using out on the trail.

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Hiking Guy: Best Hiking Gear 2025

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Best Hiking Gear 2025

If you find this list helpful, please use the links below to buy your gear. I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site ad-free and independent.

Continue reading to learn more about the best hiking gear, written by the Hiking Guy.

Medya Mansyone soti nan Hiking Guy

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Hi, I’m Cris Hazzard, aka Hiking Guy, a professional hiking guide.

Medya Mansyone soti nan Hiking Guy

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Hi, I’m Cris Hazzard, aka Hiking Guy, a professional hiking guide.

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Hiking Guy: Best Hiking Gear 2025

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September 22, 2025

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Best Hiking Gear 2025

If you find this list helpful, please use the links below to buy your gear. I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site ad-free and independent.

Continue reading to learn more about the best hiking gear, written by the Hiking Guy.

Medya Mansyone soti nan Hiking Guy

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Hi, I’m Cris Hazzard, aka Hiking Guy, a professional hiking guide.

Medya Mansyone soti nan Hiking Guy

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Hi, I’m Cris Hazzard, aka Hiking Guy, a professional hiking guide.

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Medya Mansyone

Campfire conversations with our community, from Squad MembersSquad Members and Ambassadors to Brand Partners and the Sawyer team.

We build products withindustry-leadingstandards and technology, designed to keep you outdoors for longer. Explore what others are saying about Sawyer.

News fromSawyer HQin Tampa Bay, FL, including product resources, updates in technology, and recent brand developments.

NewThere’s nothing like seeing hearing from those who are personally touched by the promise ofclean water. Explore their stories and lift your soul; you’ve made this work possible.

Stories and experiences encompassing a spread of outdoor enthusiasms, from theBackcountry to the Backyard^TM. What keeps you outdoors?

Trail tips and packing list guides for backcountry travel, gear choices.Trail guidesfor hiking, biking, thru-hiking and more.

Read aboutproduct reviewsfrom various media outlets, customers, community members, and outdoor gear websites.

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