Hiking
ArchiveTo find out, I put both chemical and mineral formulas to the test
Beasts of burden that shoulder the load for you
Everything you and your pal need for the best summer ever
This Backpack is Made From a Recycled Billboard
The men's shoes, clothes, and equipment you need to stay comfortable on the trail
The best travel backpack ever made.
Hydroflask's 32-ounce offering might be the perfect H2O carrier
This plant is just coming into season. Be prepared.
Not all lotions are created equal. Choose wisely.
A buffalo leather briefcase with all the necessary details.
Our favorite straps for outings with the pup
The tools and strategies you need to maintain proper hygiene on long camping trips
Andrew Skurka鈥檚 updated guide is a masterclass in how to enjoy the outdoors comfortably
Military-style heat-sensing 鈥渘ight vision鈥 monoculars now cost just $600. Should you buy one?
Under Armour鈥檚 recently released line of hiking boots draws inspiration from an unlikely source: basketball player Steph Curry.
High-tech hunting brand Kuiu wants to make a mountaineering boot you can wear for day hiking
Everything you need to survive for 72 hours, stuffed into a single waterproof bag
We asked five outdoor professionals to name the single piece of gear they just can't destroy
We scoured the show floor at this year's Outdoor Retailer Winter Market to find best new products for under $30
This backpack is made from recycled sailcloth.
The stuff that keeps this adventure writer dry, safe, and dangerous
A camera bag that鈥檚 as tough as the terrain you tackle
There's no need to avoid puddles in these boots.
This bright side panels give this boot a modern look, while the dark brown leather is a nod to Danner's classic heritage. A Virbram brand sole offers traction on both wet and dry surfaces while a GOR-TEX liner ensures that your foot stays dry no matter where you venture.
Foursevens鈥 new Mini MkII is smaller than a chapstick, yet pumps out over 1,000 lumens. And it only costs $40.
The Pack Makes it Easy to Transition From Your Desk to the Trail
Your next hiking boot might look like something Marty McFly would wear
Making a great women's button-down means throwing the standard formula out the window
From tasty canned wine and cozy sleeping bags to outdoorsy dating apps and portable hot tubs, it's never been easier to have a good time outside
All other daypacks seem wimpy compared to this one
Hiking boots can be gorgeous, not just utilitarian
From trailhead to summit, boots聽to keep your feet warm and dry.聽 (Under Armour) Under Armour Clackamas 200 Best For: Deep Snow If you tramp through half a foot of fresh every morning to get to your car, take note. The 10.5-inch-tall Clackamas rises above the snow, while its water-resistant rubber-and-canvas…
Packs to keep you adventuring, and safe, in the snow
Equipment to enjoy the last light and warmth of 2016
The annual Fj盲llr盲ven Classic is a trek tradition that the gear manufacturer has brought to Colorado for the first time
Celebrate (and support) the National Park Service's birthday with these 7 products
I figured anyone who's hiked hundreds of miles across the United States would probably have some useful advice, so I asked five Pacific Crest Trail veterans about the most essentials tools in their packs
The people have spoken, and they really, really like this camera bag
Like to fly fish? You've met your match.
Everything you need to relax after a day of romping around in the mountains
An insulated backpack that will keep your favorite beer cold on the trail
Part hammock, part tent, 100 percent awesome
Our writer Pete Brook has been on the Pacific Crest Trail since April. Here's the gear he says he can't live without.
6 easy steps to make old products work like new
国产吃瓜黑料's Gear Guy, Joe Jackson, put the Yeti Rambler Bottle through the ultimate torture test
Kuiu relies on aerospace engineering to literally take the weight off your shoulders
How to stay warm and dry when the skies open up
Everything an adventure companion needs for out-of-town journeys
From bare-bones featherweights to long-haul beasts, there鈥檚 a bag out there for you.
Everything you need for quick jaunts or all-day trips.
A cadre of talented new hikers are ready for the trail and beyond.
Seven hacks to lighten your load this summer
A basketball-hiker mashup? These two brands totally make it work.
9 pieces of kit that will make your trusty companion much happier on the trail
5 ways to ensure your kicks last for years
You have lots of gear around your house that can prove quite useful on a hiking trip
The perfect daypack for both urban and mountain adventurers
This company takes your GPS route and turns it into a three-dimensional sculpture
A one-stop guide on what to wear while hiking this spring and summer
Mystery Ranch, known for making bomber products for the pros and special-ops, is finally selling consumer packs in retail stores
It鈥檚 hard to believe a Colorado gear shop could outrage so many customers in the age of crowdsourced review sites and marketplaces like Amazon. But 123Mountain, owned and operated by European couple Olivier and Anna Sofia Goumas, has been fending off lawsuits for years. Has their luck finally run out?
A painstaking reproduction of the boots George Mallory wore in 1924
The perfect mix of heritage, style, durability, and comfort
Better bags so you can go farther, faster, and safer
We stopped seven trekkers passing through Oregon to find out what they couldn't live without on their 2,550-mile journeys
Sure, lasts, uppers, and midsoles all matter. But above all, get the ones that feel good.
Gear companies know how to make packs lighter, jackets more waterproof, and skis burlier. The only problem: young people couldn鈥檛 care less.
Double Plastic Mountaineering Boot: A highly reliable style of footwear that prevents frostbite in alpine environments.
Duluth pack: A heavy canvas rucksack, patented in 1882 by French Canadian Camille Poirier in Duluth, Minnesota, along the shores of Lake Superior.
Vasque Sundowner: A svelte hiking boot that serves as a testament to how well-made products can endure despite evolving design trends.
The world's leading design center for outdoor footwear鈥攅verything from featherweight climbing shoes to hard-shelled mountaineering stompers鈥攊s a small city in northern Italy where craftsmanship reigns.
Six innovative tools to keep your favorite hiking buddy safe on the trail
Could this be the last rain jacket you鈥檒l ever buy?