Hiking

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

16 Japanese Outdoor Brands You Should Know
16 Japanese Outdoor Brands You Need to Know About

Japan's longstanding culture of hiking, camping, skiing, and taking in nature is alive and well thanks to a growing group of design-minded gear makers

Green Trails: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Hiking Gear and Avoiding Greenwashing
A Hiker's Guide on Where to Find Eco-Friendly Gear for Responsibly Hitting the Trails

Choosing earth-friendly hiking gear can positively impact the environment — and your body — more than you might expect. Here are our top picks

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

How to Select the Right Women's Hiking Footwear for Any Terrain
The Ultimate Guide to Women's Hiking Footwear, From Fit to Purpose & Style

Finding the right footwear for different types of terrain can be a struggle, so we came up with a helpful guide to ease the process

Hikerkind Introduces Down Jacket & Hiking Pants in FW24 Collection
Hikerkind Introduces Down Jacket and Hiking Pants in Debut FW24 Collection

The NYC label known for stylish and functional women's outdoor apparel debuts four new styles, including a chic puffer, Merino turtleneck & polo

Sole Searching: Moving Through Nature with the Merrell Moab Speed 2
Sole Searching: Moving Through Nature with Merrell’s Moab Speed 2

Exploring the next generation of Merrell’s legendary lightweight Moab hiking shoes and boots anchored by custom developed Vibram rubber outsoles

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

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

The Nami Project Review: Seaside Cabins & Cedar Saunas on Vancouver Island
Book a Room with a Private Cedar Sauna & Hot Tub at The Nami Project in Canada

What it's like to stay at the stunning new micro hotel located near surf mecca Tofino in the authentic fishing village of Ucluelet, BC