Buying guides. Trail diaries. Science, in plain language.
One place for everything we've learned about exoskeletons, the trails we've tried them on, and the studies that explain why they work.
What is an exoskeleton: the complete 2026 guide
Hardware, software, the physics, the price tags, the industry players. Read once, decide forever.
Best hiking exoskeletons in Europe, 2026
Our independent ranking of every consumer model available in Europe. Updated quarterly.
Hypershell X Pro vs DNSYS X1 Carbon: a full comparison
Two of our top picks, side by side, on the same trail, on the same day.
Hiking with knee issues. Does an exo actually help?
What the science says, what physiotherapists say, and what we've seen in 200+ trial fittings.
From Courmayeur with the X Ultra: a 170 km TMB diary
Marco, 64, walked the Tour de Mont Blanc in 9 days last September. Here's what changed.
The 2025 meta-analysis on hip-assist exoskeletons, in plain language
Twenty-three studies, 614 subjects. We translate the abstract into something useful.
How to choose a hiking exoskeleton: the 7 things that matter
Weight, torque, range, fit, app, support, price. A buyer's checklist from people who test exoskeletons for a living.
Hypershell X Pro review: the best all-round hiking exoskeleton of 2026
2 kg, 800 W, 17.5 km of range. We hiked this exoskeleton for a full season. Here's where it shines and where it doesn't.
DNSYS X1 Carbon review: the lightest powered exoskeleton, and the best value
1.6 kg of carbon, 900 W of hip assist, CHF 949. The catch is the service network. Our full exoskeleton review.
Hypershell X Ultra review: the long-range exoskeleton for big days
1.8 kg, 1000 W, 30 km of range. The flagship exoskeleton for people who don't want to think about the battery.
Pi Robotics π Plus review: the smart middle-tier exoskeleton
15 Nm, 14.4 km, CHF 1,129. More than entry-level, less than flagship money. Where this exoskeleton fits.
How much does a hiking exoskeleton cost in 2026?
Exoskeleton prices run from CHF 700 to CHF 1,500. What you actually pay for, and how renting changes the math.
Are exoskeletons legal on hiking trails? Switzerland and the EU explained
No licence, no insurance, no trail ban. The short answer on exoskeleton rules, plus the few places where they apply.
How long does an exoskeleton battery last? Range, charge time, and lifespan
Per charge, per day, and per year. What the km numbers on an exoskeleton really mean on a real climb.