Hiking

The best hiking gear for men & women, from boots to backpacks and everything in between

How to Trick Your Friends Into Hut Hiking in the Spanish Pyrenees Mountains
How to Trick Your Friends Into Hut Hiking in the Spanish Pyrenees Mountains

On a shotgun hiking trip in Spain, one writer proves you can put your friends through hell and have them thank you for it too

Experience the "Real Japan" by Hiking the 1,000 km Michinoku Coastal Trail
Michinoku Coastal Trail Guide: What to Know About Japan's New 1,000 km Trail

This scenic trail winds through rugged coastlines, dense forests, and historic towns, helping revitalize a region still reeling from the 2011 tsunami

Battling Altitude and Ego While Hut Hiking in the Italian Dolomites
Battling Altitude and Ego While Hut Hiking in the Italian Dolomites

Faced with the unyielding effects of thin air, one hiker learns to let go of self expectations and what should be to enjoy what is

The 12 Best Hiking Pants for Men in 2024
The 12 Best Stylish Men’s Hiking Pants for Casual Adventures & All-Weather Activities

Style meets function—and stretchy, rugged, water-repellent, cargo pocket-equipped designs—in these trail-worthy bottoms

12 Gifts for Hikers: A Design-Driven Selection of Editors' Favorites
12 Holiday Gifts for the Hiking-Obsessed on Your List

A wishlist of editor-approved gear for the discerning hiker, including ultralight footwear, the best hiking pants, a cozy fleece, and much more

CAYL x New Balance Release Collaborative Head-to-Toe Trail Collection
CAYL and New Balance Release Collaborative Head-to-Toe Trail Collection

Footwear, down, fleece, and packs build on the South Korean outdoor brand's passion for hiking and New Balance's trail running pedigree

13 Best Anorak Jackets for Men and Women
13 Stylish and Weatherproof Anorak Jackets for Mountain and Casual Wear

Half a zipper, twice the style, and all of the weather protection you may need both in town and the backcountry

Parapack Uses Origami Inspiration to Create Lightweight & Foldable Hats
Parapack Uses Origami Inspiration to Create Lightweight & Foldable Hats for Travel

After a successful Kickstarter launch, the Pacifica, CA-based brand now offers a range of packable headwear that fold and scrunch on purpose

CamelBak's Adventure Travel Pack Might Be the Best Bags for Daily Exploring
CamelBak's New Adventure Travel Packs Might Just Be the Best Bags for Daily Exploring

Made of 100% recycled materials with 26L and 20L options, these sustainable daypacks feature all one needs for town, trail time, and general wandering

The 11 Best Hiking Dresses & Skirts for Active Outdoorists
11 Best Skirts and Dresses for Hiking and Outdoor Adventures

Our top picks for versatile, lightweight, and flattering pant-alternatives for hiking, running, and all other fun activities, too

Alpen Outdoors Merges Vintage & Modern in
Alpen Outdoors Merges Vintage Details with Modern Fit to Make Hiking Pants for Women

Starting with a recently released pair of rugged trekking pants, the Montana-based brand hopes to redesign women's apparel for the better

20 Hiking Groups Celebrating Women in Nature Across the US and the UK
20 Inclusive Hiking Groups for Women Across the US and UK

An extensive list of hiking groups exclusive to women, changing the face of outdoor culture one organized group hike at a time

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