Hiking
![Girlfriend Collective BioCompressive Is New Planet-Friendly Activewear](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/1xttcAGnpsl75vK0JlvecR/48bec8a22dd5edc8e8a958b3a4c8efaa/girlfriend-collective-thumbnail.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
With a new sustainable fabric tech, Girlfriend Collective is applying "leave no trace" concepts to its line of trendy, size-inclusive activewear
![13 Outdoorsy Things to Do in South Dakota](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/4wVgFEg1ll9gHzXBQ1eF03/1e151c55041bf23514ff82682d07e8aa/South-Dakota-Digital-Badlands-Hero.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Hike the Black Hills, see the Badlands, discover mammoth bones and T-Rex fossils, tour real wild west towns, and more in the Mount Rushmore State
![Q&A: Colin O'Brady on Walking Over Antarctica, Meditating, & New Book](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/4OxW2XEkiP8ZeYCpwhl2Gk/c9b53fd6ebeefb40322675e1a06d29d8/colin-obrady-himalaya.jpeg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
In "The 12-Hour Walk," the world record-holding explorer argues that a salve for mental fog and anxiety is to go for a very, very long walk
![An Australian National Park Just Got Architect-Designed Camp Shelters](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5x8iYR6Y6zcqbCDeKskTXJ/2056e01d7c6be13fe7e48e7ed7caa632/grampians-peak-cabins-exterior-view.jpeg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
In the province of Victoria, an architecture firm known for complex urban projects created thru-hiking shelters that match the rugged landscape
![The 9 Best Convertible Zip-Off Pants for Men & Women](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/13ztVLT446dn3N7jU0gcZw/9cbc571a26bef2d91c1612e9dc7084a9/zip-off-pants-lifestyle.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Zip-off pants are coming back into fashion...and we're not mad about it. From chilly mornings to hot mid day hikes, convertible pants fit the bill
![Hikerkind x Allmansright Release EDC Water Bottle Bag Collaboration](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/6Q22HseJhPrf57CfwJaIw7/e620a998191fa2b5512690ca8c731fff/allmansright-hikerkind-water-bottle-bag-for-hiking-thumb.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
From Brooklyn and the Bronx, two design-driven New York City upstarts come together for a limited-edition bottle bag for use in town and on the trail
![New LifeStraw Go Insulated Bottles Filter Water & Reduce Plastic Waste](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5x79MD4UMGTM7O9o0wzqkK/e34ecf3a288b72aa42dcda2175aeb865/LifeStraw-Go-Stainless-Bottle-Hero.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
With its namesake filter, these stainless steel bottles make sketchy streams and public water taps safe while traveling abroad and close to home
![Hands-on With Lululemon Hike, the Athleisure Giant's New Outdoor Line](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/3TmgADFErxHf1l7Fe9YFdQ/c0c26b288a924d0e69d6dd02901e30db/Lulullemon-Hike-Collection-Thumb-Field-Mag.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
A healthy dose of GORP makes the yoga brand's dedicated foray into hiking gear and apparel a surprising success
![The Naglev Vulcano Is a Kevlar Hiking Shoe Unlike Any Other Out There](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5MmcCia6BjlH7BpKvaRFXd/bd949f2810d7b3353dabfc1c7f7deb14/naglev-vulcano-lifestyle.jpeg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Borne from six generations of outdoor footwear know-how, the new trail shoe brings novel materials together with unique construction methods
![23 Film Photos From 72 Hours of Adventure in South Dakota](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/1zB5K4mMyIoXKOTmTBDIKM/7bd8a857f59c2709bfce9289a51c25ea/South-Dakota-Black-Hills-Cathedral-Spires-thumb.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
A long weekend travel guide to some of America’s most striking (and accessible) landscapes in the Black Hills, Badlands National Park, and beyond
![Hikerkind Releases First Full Collection of Women's Hiking Apparel](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/1g3ugzppwFUsPAY2Q7glFH/deada93eb25a5c3b52e3cbe60015f813/hikerkind-ss22-thumb.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
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
![In Defense of Heavy Hiking Gear](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/JUUDqcjcaDnJ7mQxyVM73/5db46d01318fc382c8c4a38292f9c2eb/Bailey-PCT-Oregon-Section-Hike-hero.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
As the ultralight trend continues to build momentum and evangelists, let us not forget the bulky, burdensome equipment that got us here