Results for 'Day hiking'

The 12 Best Protective Sun Shirts & Sun Hoodies for Staying Cool

With temperatures on the rise, it's time to invest in UPF clothing—these are our top tested and approved picks for protecting your skin from UV rays

Everything You Need to Know to Hike the Katsuo Trail, Japan's New Long-Distance Trail

From sea to summit, a new 130-mile hiking loop in Japan links the fishing culture of the coast to the rugged ridgelines of the country’s Southern Alps

New Adidas Freehiker 3 Brings Cutting Edge Sneaker Tech to Hiking Footwear

Drawing on ingredients from the brand's proven running shoes, new mid and low models dial on-trail comfort and cushioning up to 11

22 LGBTQ+ Outdoor Groups to Support During Pride and Beyond

International and regional organizations, nonprofits, and collectives celebrating and supporting LGBTQIA+ campers, climbers, hikers, and more

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