Hiking Gear
Hiking Poles Compared: High Gear Strider and NBC M150 Photographer
A dependable mid-range aluminium pair and a carbon pole that doubles as a camera monopod, compared on weight, setup, and real-world use.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 501 / 805
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Backpacking Backpacks
High Gear Tibet 55+ Backpack Review: A Budget Load Carrier With an Adjustable Back
A 55 litre backpacking pack with an adjustable back system, a separate sleeping bag compartment, and an integrated rain cover, all at a budget price point.
Outdoor Apps
Hiiker App Review: Trail Planning, Layered Maps, and Offline Navigation
A practical look at the Hiiker trail app, from layered partner mapping and offline downloads to hike recording, plus what to check before subscribing.
Camping Tents
Hike and Bike Zion 2 Tent Review: A $135 Two-Person Shelter in Real Rain
A two-person tent at around $135, tested through a heavy downpour. Solid value on paper, but splashback, a fixed pitch, and peeling seam tape limit how far it can be trusted.
Camping Tents
Hike and Bike Zion 2 Two-Person Tent Review: Affordable Shelter, Real Rain Limits
A close look at the Hike and Bike Zion 2, a roughly $135 two-person tent: what it does well, where the fly and stakeout design fall short, and who should consider it.
Tents
Hike and Bike Zion Two-Person Tent Review: Huge Interior, Heavy Pack
A $135 two-person tent with a genuinely roomy interior, strong airflow and a footprint included, plus the weight, build and pitching details worth knowing first.
Camping Tents
Hike & Bike Zion Two-Person Tent Review: What to Know Before You Buy
A complete two-person tent kit with a footprint and gear loft, a 12 to 15 minute pitch, and setup details worth understanding before you buy.
Hiking Footwear
Hiking Shoes vs Trail Running Shoes: Three Proven Options for the Trail
How hiking shoes and trail runners differ in weight, durability, and fit, plus three dependable options: Oboz Sawtooth 2, Altra Lone Peak 6, and Merrell Moab 2.
Hiking Gear
Hiking Wearables Guide: Eight Pieces Worth Wearing on the Trail
The layers, footwear, socks, footbeds, and watches that stay on your body instead of inside your pack, and how to choose between them.
Backpacking Tents
Hill Zero Gear Scout One-Person Camo Tent Review: A Three-Season Shelter at a Strong Value
A roomy freestanding one-person three-season tent with a camouflage finish, strong weather performance, and a $259 price that undercuts much of its competition.
Backpacking Tents
Hill Zero Matis Review: A Spacious Two-Person Trekking Pole Tent
A close look at the Hill Zero Matis, a single-wall trekking pole tent with generous interior space, a low price point, and a few pitching quirks worth knowing about.
Camping Tents
Hill Zero Mattis Review: A Roomy 2-Person Trekking Pole Tent
The Hill Zero Mattis is a single-wall 2-person trekking pole tent in 20D ripstop nylon with carbon fiber end struts, two doors, and two vestibules at $219 on Amazon. Here is how it performs, what it weighs, and how it compares with the Tarptent Dipole 1 DW.
Tents
Hilleberg Akto Review: A Four-Season Tunnel Tent Built for Hard Weather
A practical look at the Hilleberg Akto, a 1.3 kg four-season tunnel tent with a large porch, full-height sitting space, and a clear winter focus.
Tents
Hilleberg Enan Review: A Lightweight Three-Season Tent Built to Last
A close look at the Hilleberg Enan, a lightweight three-season backpacking tent with durable fabric, generous headroom and a genuinely usable vestibule.
Backpacking Tents
Hilleberg Nallo 3 Review: A Three-Person Tunnel Tent Built for Bad Weather
An expedition-grade three-person tunnel tent that trades freestanding convenience for interior space, weather confidence, and a packed weight of around 2.6 kg.
Four-Season Tents
Hilleberg Soulo First Look: A Four-Season Solo Tent Built for Strength
A close first look at the Hilleberg Soulo, the Red Label four-season solo tent built around a fly-first design, Kerlon 1200 fabric, and a fully freestanding structure.
Tents
Hilleberg Una Review: A Four-Season Solo Tent With Room to Spare
A detailed look at the Hilleberg Una, a freestanding four-season solo tent with a fly-first pitch, a very large interior, and a fabric inner built for cold weather.
Backpacking Tents
Hilleberg Unna Alternatives: Three Lighter, Cheaper Freestanding Tents
Three freestanding backpacking tents that come close to the Hilleberg Unna's four-season character for less money and less weight, with honest notes on where each one compromises.
Satellite Communicators
HMD Offgrid Review: A Lightweight Satellite Communicator Built Around Your Phone
A phone-paired satellite communicator with fast messaging, check-ins, location sharing and bundled search and rescue coverage, plus the trade-offs to weigh before buying.
Trail Running Shoes
Hoka One One Speedgoat 4 Review: A Trail Shoe Built for Long Days
A detailed look at the Hoka One One Speedgoat 4 after 300 plus kilometres of trail running, hiking and backpacking, including grip, cushioning, fit and durability trade-offs.
Camping Gear
Hot Tent Camping Gear: Five Field-Tested Essentials for Cold, Wet Weather
Five cold-weather camping essentials put through steady rain, strong wind, and freezing overnight temperatures, with honest notes on what worked and what needs replacing.
Camping Gear
Hot Tent Camping Gear: Naturehike Massif Tent and Portable Heater Options
A budget four-season hot tent plus three portable heaters compared across a cold, rainy night, with the trade-offs that matter before you buy.
Camping Gear
Hot Tent Camping Gear Roundup: Five Pieces Tested in Rain, Wind, and Frost
Five hot tent camping items put through steady rain, strong gusts, and a below-freezing night, with the strengths and the trade-offs worth knowing before you buy.
Camera Drones
Hover Air X1 Review: The Pocket Drone You Will Actually Use
A 125 g folding drone with two-button control, automatic tracking, and hand landing. A closer look at where the Hover Air X1 shines and what to check before buying.
Backpacking Tents
How to Choose a Backpacking Tent: Six Options Worth Considering
Shelter types, pitch design, fabrics, and the practical details that decide comfort on the trail, plus six backpacking tents and peg upgrades worth knowing about.
Backpacking Footwear
How to Choose Backpacking Footwear: Shoes, Trail Runners, Boots, and Socks
A practical guide to matching hiking shoes, trail runners, boots, and merino socks to your pack weight, terrain, and foot shape.
Backpacking Gear
How to Choose the Right Backpack Size for Backpacking: 40 L, 50 L, and 70 L Explained
A practical guide to backpack volume, weight capacity, and fit, with two packs that show how differently a 40 L and a 50 L design can behave on the trail.
Camping Sleep Systems
How to Sleep Better in the Backcountry: Pads, Quilts, and Pillows Worth Packing
A practical guide to backcountry sleep systems, covering wide inflatable pads, quilts, and the cushioned pillows that hold their shape through the night.
Camp Kitchen
HumanGear GoBites Trio Review: A Compact Cutlery Kit That Earns Its Place
A four-piece camping cutlery kit with a locking case, a sharp serrated knife, and a $15 price tag. Here is what works, and the one thing to know before buying.
Backpacking Backpacks
Hyperlite Mountain Gear 40L Backpacks Compared: Southwest, Windrider, and Junction
A practical comparison of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest, Windrider, and Junction 40L packs, covering materials, capacity, comfort, and the conditions each version suits.