Results for 'Day hiking'

The 9 Best Hiking Pants for Women, Tested & Approved

From durable slacks and rugged trousers to fashionable cargos, these are the best outdoor pants for women, wear tested and approved by our editors

The 10 Best Midlayers for Outdoor Adventure, Tested & Reviewed

The perfect ingredient for your layering sandwich, whether you're hiking, running, skiing, fishing, or camping

Smartwater Swaps: The Best Reusable Bottle Alternatives to This Thru-Hiking Favorite

In the thru-hiking community, Smartwater bottles are prized for their lightweight durability, but they're still single-use—here are some reusable swap

How Artist Ruohan Wang Designed Transcendent Ultralight Gear for Peak Performance

Artist Ruohan Wang shares how she brings a touch of surrealism to ultralight high-performance apparel in a new collab with the Scandi mountain brand

Why Snow Peak Made the PNW Its Base Camp in North America

From its first US foray in the ‘90s to its newest retail location, the Japanese camping brand has firmly planted its roots in Oregon and Washington

Big Agnes Introduces New VST Tents Line of UL Shelters That Don't Skimp on Features

Four new backpacking tents from the Colorado camping brand make the simultaneous case for no-nonsense ultralight design and new tent trends

Why KEEN's Effort to Build More Shoes in America Starts With Lifestyle

With a manufacturing facility in Kentucky and a new take of the iconic Jasper, the Oregon brand is charting a new course for Made-in-the-USA footwear

How Italian Shoe Brand Diadora Is Pushing Performance While Holding onto Heritage

Nineties sneaker aficionados and Bjorn Borg fans will recognize this Italian legacy footwear brand, but its new running shoes aren't throwback

The 11 Best Women's Hiking Sandals for Wet and Dry Adventures

Tested over hundreds of miles and different types of terrain from Utah to Wyoming, these hiking sandals can handle it all

All You Need to Know About Dermizax, Waterproofing Made for High-Output Adventures

In gear waterproofing, Gore-Tex is the name everyone knows, but this membrane from Japan has unique traits that make it worth adding to your lexicon

La Sportiva's Revamped Ultra Raptor 3 Is for Fast-and-Light Hiking

One of the original running shoe-inspired hiking boots gets rebuilt to be nimbler—and faster looking—than ever

Vivobarefoot Tracker AT II Review: Can Zero-Drop Boots Make You a Better Hiker?

Zero-drop hiking shoes weren't for me, but a popular minimalist model me reconsider my stance

Trail Tested: Gossamer Gear Alchemy Mirage, the Lightest 40L Backpack Ever Made

Ultralight Aluula Graflyte fabric makes the Mirage the lightest 40-liter pack on the market, but how does it hold up on a trek through Utah canyons?

The 10 Best Winter Boots Built of 2026, Tested & Reviewed

Insulated, waterproof, and outfitted with snow-tire-level traction—these are the pairs that won’t tap out before springtime

This Seven-Summit Hiking Route in Austria Is the Alps Without the Crowds

Seven alpine peaks in the Salzburg region are connected by quiet trails, traditional mountain huts, picturesque villages, and folklore legends

Klättermusen Launches New Hiking Gear With a Freaky Folklore Film

The Swedish outdoor brand kicks off spring and summer hiking with waterproof layers, its lightest insulator yet, and a forest nymph named Skogsrå

How Ultralight Backpacking Pioneer Gossamer Gear Found Its Edge Again

After years of playing it safe, the UL backpacking trailblazer flexed its design muscle and reminded hikers why it mattered in the first place

Is Women’s Ski Apparel Finally Getting Good?

After decades of the "shrink it and pink it" design approach, a small group of brands are setting new standards for the gear women wear on the slopes

Testing the New Arcade Adventure Mag, a Stretchy Magnetic Belt Made to Move

The active belt brand introduces a new flagship model with unique magnetic buckle and enhanced recycled webbing

New Film "Energia Vitale" Artfully Portrays Milan's Deep Alpine History

With archival footage, New Age tracks, and modern climbing the striking film by Vibram explores the relationship between urban and mountain landscapes

The 11 Best Women's Ski Jackets of 2026, Tested & Reviewed

From backcountry shells to resort staples (plus a wild bonus) these top ski jackets were tested in nearly every winter condition imaginable

The 11 Best Camp Showers for Staying Clean Off-Grid, Tested & Approved

We put the newest portable shower designs to the test because rinsing off after a long day outdoors can make roughing it feel a little less... rough

How KEEN Turned 20 Years of Trail Experience Into the New Targhee Apex

The famously comfy-burly hiking boot gets a modern revamp with lighter materials and a sleeker profile—without losing its soul

Q&A: Gorpcore Queen Sabrina Bloedorn on Influencing, Outerwear Education & Styling

The Canadian creative with an audience of 300k+ shares real views on influencing, what makes gear good, and how to make it look even better