About Trail Gear Picks
Trail Gear Picks helps US hikers and campers choose gear. Every guide names one pick, says who it suits and says what it gets wrong.
Who writes it
Alex Hart is the pen name of the editor behind Trail Gear Picks. Alex Hart hikes regularly, from day hikes to multi-day backpacking trips, including mountain routes abroad. For every guide, Alex compares specs, versions and sizing across the category and reads owner reviews, starting with the unhappy ones.
How it gets written
We use AI tools to help research and draft. Alex Hart chooses every product and reviews every sentence before it's published. Here is how we pick.
How we make money
We earn a commission when you buy through our Amazon links. It never decides what makes the list. Details are on the affiliate and price disclaimer page.
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