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The 10 Best Men's Hiking Sandals of 2025, Tested & Approved

The 10 Best Hiking Sandals for Men, Tested & Approved

Whether preparing for a backpacking adventure or just a day hike, these tested and approved sandals have you covered

Why Are Thru-Hikers So Obsessed With Smartwater?

Why Thru-Hikers Are So Obsessed With Smartwater Bottles

Plenty of reusable, lightweight water bottle options exist, yet many hardcore hikers prefer to pack this plastic bottle available at any gas station

Michinoku Coastal Trail Winter Hiking Guide: Epic Views & No Crowds

Why You Should Hike Japan's New Michinoku Coastal Trail Next Winter

Though the MCT is often hiked in the fall or spring, those who brave it in colder months will be rewarded with singular beauty and tastier fish

Inside Cimoro, Maker of Custom Ultralight Backpacks & Sought-After Apparel

London's Cimoro Makes Custom Backpacks & Sought-After Gear for Ultralight Adventure

How the designer behind the cottage label turned a Saville Row education into designing performance packs & custom gear that fit like a bespoke suit

How Durston Turned an Ultralight Tent Idea Into a Beloved Hiking Gear Brand

Why Durston Gear's Weatherproof, Affordable Tents are Beloved by Backpackers

Informed by years of thru-hiking, British Columbia's Dan Durston and his namesake outdoor equipment have earned a loyal following among UL backpackers

How to Pack Your Hiking Backpack Like a Pro

Maximizing Comfort and Efficiency: Packing Tips for Hikers

With 20+ years experience, our gear expert dives into the art of packing a hiking backpack for maximum comfort and efficiency in the great outdoors

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

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

125 BIPOC Outdoor Athletes, Adventurers & Photographers to Support

125 BIPOC Outdoor Athletes, Adventurers & Photographers to Support

Celebrate diversity in the outdoors with these notable nature lovers—from camping and hiking to climbing, cycling, and more

Hikerkind Releases First Full Collection of Women's Hiking Apparel

Hikerkind Drops First Ever Full Collection to Dress Hikers On and Off the Trail

Inspired by the triple crown of hiking, the debut line of minimalist women's gear aims to inspire confidence on trail through comfort and style

Ultralight Backpacking: Why You Should Embrace the UL Hiking Philosophy

How Embracing an Ultralight Mentality Changed My Whole Perspective on Hiking

Less weight on your back means faster, longer, more comfortable hikes, less impact on trails, and better designed gear to help you connect with nature

A 100-Mile Reunion Hike Along the Rugged Arizona Trail

Photo Essay: A Grand Reunion on the Rugged Arizona Trail

After a decade apart and amid pandemic upheaval, two old friends reconnect on 100 miles of the famed Arizona National Scenic Trail (aka the AZT)

Best Sustainable Backpacking Meals: Minimize Waste in the Backcountry

A Responsible Buyer's Guide to Zero-Waste Backpacker Meals

No-or-low-waste camping meals and backpacking food does exists. Here's what to look for, how to avoid greenwashing, plus five companies to support

Desolation Wilderness Backpacking Guide: Lake Aloha & Endless Views

18 Stunning Film Photos from California's Desolation Wilderness Protected Area

Hard earned tips, gear suggestions, and beautiful film photography from 5 days hiking in California's famed El Dorado National Forest

20 Sun-soaked Film Photos of Seven Gables in the John Muir Wilderness

Taking the Trail Less Traveled in the Sierra Nevada's John Muir Wilderness

Trip report and dreamy photography documents a long weekend spent exploring deep within Northern California's iconic Sierra Nevada range

NYC's Hikerkind Launches Fashion-Forward Hiking Apparel for Women

NYC-based Women-led Brand Hikerkind Releases Design-Forward Hiking Basics

The women-led brand kicks off with a weekend hiking club and core collection, because you deserve to look and feel your best in nature, too

The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Daybreak Is Made for Micro Adventures

Hyperlite Mountain Gear's New Daybreak Is the Ultimate Ultralight Daypack

At just 1.27 lbs, this ultra durable Dyneema daypack is the ultimate everyday carry rig for day hikes, quick overnights, and around town exploring

Best Tents for Camping and Backpacking: All You Need to Know

The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Right Tent for Camping & Backpacking

An ultimate guide for tents, including tent materials, tent sizes, the best tents for each use, types of tents, and 10 tents tested and approved by us

What 15 Days and 260 Miles on the Pacific Crest Trail Taught Me

Lessons Learned From 15 Days and 260 Miles on the Pacific Crest Trail

Film photography and insightful reflections from an attempted Oregon section hike along the 2,650-mile PCT

Snow Peak & New Balance Introduce 3-in-1 Niobium Concept 1 Hiker

Snow Peak & New Balance Introduce Camping Shoe Equivalent of Zip-Off Cargo Pants

Japan's original outdoor lifestyle creator and NB's Tokyo Design Studio introduce a wild, waterproof hiker slash camp clog

The 7 Best Lean-tos & Shelters on the Appalachian Trail

The 7 Best Lean-tos & Shelters on the 2,200 Mile Appalachian Trail

According to thru-hiker, photographer, author of new book "The Appalachian Trail: Backcountry Shelters, Lean-Tos, and Huts"

Field Mag Editor's 5 Favorite Photo Essays of 2018

Our 5 Favorite Photo Essays of 2018

Psychedelic film experiments shot off the coast of West Africa, B&W landscapes from Glacier National Park, and so much more in our personal top film picks

A SOBO Family Reunion Along the Pacific Crest Trail

Finding Solitude Hiking SOBO on the Pacific Crest Trail

Four old-timers trade city life for a few days in truly remote country in the heart of the Great Northwest

Dodging Forest Fires Southbound on the Legendary Pacific Crest Trail

Dodging Forest Fires Southbound in Oregon on the Iconic PCT

Lessons learned from a last second, five-day backpacking trip through desolate Central Oregon