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Best Hiking Boots 2026: 50-Mile Trail Test Results
We hiked 50+ miles in each boot to find the best hiking boots of 2026. Salomon X Ultra, Merrell Moab, and 5 more tested on real trails with break-in data.
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Marcus Lin
Staff Writer & Gear Tester
Leave No Trace Master Educator, certified mountain guide
About
Marcus is an ultralight backpacking enthusiast who weighs every gram. He puts gear through multi-day backcountry trips and tracks performance with detailed field notes and GPS data.
5 years of experience in outdoor gear.
Expertise
- Sleeping bags and pads
- Camp cooking
- Navigation and electronics
- Ultralight gear