Hiking

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

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

Bedrock Cairn Evo Review: Hands-on With the New Minimalist Sandal Design

Beloved by UL adventurers, the flagship Cairn sandal line sees an evolution in material and design upgrades—plus a new comfort-focused sandal

Legendary Bootmaker Danner Now Makes a Sandal. Here's How It Performs

We took the all-new hiking sandal for a test in the water and on land to see how the FIDLOCK buckle, leather straps, and Vibram outsole stack up

Ditch the Itinerary? Exploring Norway's Philosophy of På Loffen in the Sunnmøre Alps

In the latest Amundsen Field Test, a group of hikers embrace the concept of wandering without objective among stunning fjords, valleys, and peaks

How KEEN's PFAS-Free Targhee IV Became the Brand's Cleanest Hiking Boot Yet

By eliminating harmful forever chemicals & introducing innovative construction tech, the new Targhee IV is KEEN's best (and most sustainable) boot yet

Light Done Right: Mystery Ranch's Bomber Packs Get a Lightweight Update

How the Montana brand best known for making maximalist, durable (and yes, heavy) backpacks is going light with new Galligator, Scree, and Radix packs

How Danner & America's Oldest SAR Crew Built the Ultimate Mountain Boot

Designed with the legendary Crag Rats search and rescue team and built in Danner's Portland factory, the new Crag Rat Evo is made for alpine adventure

The Best Packable Down Jackets for Any Adventure

From alpine summits to frigid cities and everything in between, these down jackets are guaranteed to keep you toasty (and to pack away later)

Hikerkind Launches Second Collection and Adds Hike Club Chapters

The women's technical hiking apparel brand also adds updated core designs from its first collection and new Hike Club chapters in Portland & Denver

Could That Old Saying "Cotton Kills" Be Outdated Advice for Outdoor Adventure?

In a plastic-filled world, maybe it's time to challenge the idea that cotton is a poor material for hiking, camping, running, and exploring outside

Go Hiking This Weekend and AllTrails Will Plant a Tree For You

Trail time equals tree time as the award-winning app pledges to plant a tree for every person who logs an hour outside April 6 and 7th—up to 100,000!

The 13 Best Slip-On Crocs Alternatives of 2024

Two decades since invention, Crocs are more popular than ever. And so are the many Croc like shoes from other trusted names in the footwear world

Life Lessons & Epic Views From Deep in the Wyoming Backcountry

Stunning film photography documents an impromptu trip to the Wind River Range, where emotions run high as the hard-fought miles tick by

Exploring Unzen Onsen, One of Japan’s Best Hidden Hiking Hotbeds

A local's guide to Japan's first national park and its neighboring hot spring town, where visitors can experience a slice of authentic life in Japan

AllTrails Is Harnessing AI & Innovative Tech to Make Getting Outside a Lot Easier

New OpenAI integration and location sharing are making the award-winning app better then ever at helping hikers find and safely explore trails

How to Trick Your Friends Into Hut Hiking in the Spanish Pyrenees Mountains

On a shotgun hiking trip in Spain, one writer proves you can put your friends through hell and have them thank you for it too

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

Battling Altitude and Ego While Hut Hiking in the Italian Dolomites

Faced with the unyielding effects of thin air, one hiker learns to let go of self expectations and what should be to enjoy what is

12 Holiday Gifts for the Hiking-Obsessed on Your List

A wishlist of editor-approved gear for the discerning hiker, including ultralight footwear, the best hiking pants, a cozy fleece, and much more

CAYL and New Balance Release Collaborative Head-to-Toe Trail Collection

Footwear, down, fleece, and packs build on the South Korean outdoor brand's passion for hiking and New Balance's trail running pedigree

13 Stylish and Weatherproof Anorak Jackets for Mountain and Casual Wear

Half a zipper, twice the style, and all of the weather protection you may need both in town and the backcountry

Parapack Uses Origami Inspiration to Create Lightweight & Foldable Hats for Travel

After a successful Kickstarter launch, the Pacifica, CA-based brand now offers a range of packable headwear that fold and scrunch on purpose

CamelBak's New Adventure Travel Packs Might Just Be the Best Bags for Daily Exploring

Made of 100% recycled materials with 26L and 20L options, these sustainable daypacks feature all one needs for town, trail time, and general wandering