When packing for a hike, try to pack your backpack from bottom to top with the least important things at the bottom and the essentials on the top. Doing so will help you access the items you need with ...

When it comes to adventuring in the great outdoors, there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear. Luckily, there’s plenty of waterproof hiking gear for all sizes, styles and budgets. So, ...

When it comes to outdoor activities, hiking has one of the lowest barriers to entry out there. It’s almost free (minus the transportation cost to get to the trail), doesn’t require much know-how and ...

The best backpacking gear list is not all-inclusive. While it may not cover everything you need on a backpacking trip, it includes 20 of the most important items on your packing list—at least in our ...

Itching to get out onto the trails? Check out our list of hiking essentials, designed to keep you safe and maximize comfort as you plod through the wilderness. It's always important to have the right ...

Hiking gear for women has come a long way in the last decade. Traditionally, most, if not all, outdoor equipment was designed for men and male bodies. While this can work for some gear like tents and ...

Hikers can be easy to shop for. There is so much hiking gear, apparel, and accessories out there, and so many different styles, colors, and use cases that the gift options are plentiful. Almost, too ...

Does your dad log lots of miles on the trails? Give him some new hiking gear for Father’s Day. You can upgrade his outdoor wardrobe with a lightweight cap and ...

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Spring snow is flittering outside my office window, and I am meticulously weighing gear, charting paths across topographical maps, and preparing for hiking the Colorado Trail this summer. Backpackers ...