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Essential Hiking Gear for Beginners: All You Need to Know Before You Buy
The Ultimate Hiking Gear Checklist for Beginner Hikers: Where to Start & What to Pack

Hit the trails prepared with our complete guide and checklist to hiking gear, from shoes to backpacks, according to pros

Best GPS Hiking Watch Guide: 8 Gear Tester Standouts of 2024
The 8 Best GPS Watches for Hiking, Cycling, and Everyday Wear

Our team of gear testers took these GPS smartwatches for months of testing in Southern Oregon to determine which is best for a range of users

The Jasper Zionic Adapts KEEN's Iconic Approach Shoe for Modern Life
The Jasper Zionic Adapts KEEN's Iconic Approach Shoe for Modern Life

Hands-on with the all-new outdoor sneaker, built with a climbing style upper inspired by the Jasper and the Zionic's rugged performance outsole

I Hate Roller Bags. But I Love the New Mystery Ranch Mission Wheelie
I Hate Roller Bags. But I Love the New Mystery Ranch Mission Wheelie

How one gnarly cross-country trip with this rugged rolling duffel bag changed my perspective on checked bags after a lifetime of carry-on-only living

DOD Outdoors Review: Japanese Camping Gear Made for Comfort
A Review of DOD Outdoors' Japanese Comfort Camping Gear

The Japanese camping brand designs luxury-leaning gear for taking it slow and easy, but does it live up to its cushy claims?

From NYC Streets to Colorado Peaks, Testing the New Vans MTE Crosspath
From NYC Streets to Colorado Peaks, Testing the New Vans MTE Crosspath

A hyper functional style with sustainable roots, the adventure-ready shoe blends technical design with classic style—and all-day comfort

Danner Mountain 600 Evo Review: A Best-Selling Boot Updated for Backpacking
Testing the Danner Mountain 600 Evo, a Backpacking-Specific Update to an Icon

Thoughts on the bootmaker’s new backpacking-specific boot after testing in Yosemite National Park, where on-trail performance matched its modern look

2024’s Top Trends in Women’s Hiking Apparel and Gear
The Top 4 Biggest Trends in Women's Hiking Apparel and Gear in 2024

Stay stylish and protected on the trail while incorporating the newest women's hiking clothing trends

Bedrock Mountain Clog Review: An Adventure-Ready Mule for Daily Wear
Bedrock Sandals Updates the Cult Hero Mountain Clog With New Colors for Fall

How the cult sandal brand's comfy new clog stacks up against daily wear in town, while. traveling, and of course, on the trail

The Best 35mm Film for All Photographers and Situations
The Best 35mm Film for All Weather, All Conditions, and All-Around Incredible Pics

Not sure which kind of 35mm film to use for a cloudy day? What about for a Wes Anderson look? We've got the answers

Peak Design Outdoor Backpack Review: A Pack Built for Adventure Photography
Peak Design Outdoor Backpack Review: A Purpose-Built Pack for Adventure Photography

The camera bag pros at Peak Design finally built a backpack for shooting outdoors, so our photographer took one to the French Alps

Trend Report: Sustainable and Tech-Advanced Hiking Apparel for All
From Sustainability to Design, These Are the Top Hiking Apparel Trends to Watch

Where is the world of outdoor apparel heading? We identified some of the top trends to keep an eye on