Hiking

The best hiking gear for men & women, from boots to backpacks and everything in between

Danner Joseph Sandal Review: Testing the Bootmaker's First Adventure 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

Uncovering the Norwegian Philosophy of På Loffen in the Sunnmøre Alps
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
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
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

Sole Searching: How Danner & America's Oldest SAR Crew Built a New Mtn Boot
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 9 Best Packable Down Jackets for Men & Women
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 SS24 Collection Introduces Camp Shirt, Skort, Leggings & More
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

Is "Cotton Kills" Outdated Advice for Outdoor Adventure?
Could That Old Saying "Cotton Kills" Be Outdated Advice for Outdoor Adventure?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
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 Shoes Like Crocs aka Crocs Alternatives of 2024
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

Lessons Learned From Getting Deep in the Wyoming Backcountry
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
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

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