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Father’s Day Gifts for Outdoorsy Dads

Father’s Day Gifts for Outdoorsy Dads

Last Updated: May 29, 2025
Father’s Day is the perfect time to show the dad in your life some extra love. We’ve put together a guide with the gifts we know our dads would love to receive.
Best Windbreaker Jackets of 2025
A backpacker wearing the Black Diamond Alpine Start Windbreaker while hiking in Glacier National Park in June

Best Windbreaker Jackets of 2025

Last Updated: May 28, 2025
From windy summits to chilly days on the trail, a windbreaker can be a vital piece of gear to keep you comfortable and happy on all your adventures.
Women’s Astral Webber Hiking Sandal Review
Our tester wearing the Astral Webber sandals on a hike.

Women’s Astral Webber Hiking Sandal Review

Published: May 26, 2025
After weeks of testing, we found these hiking sandals to be best for light outdoor activities, including river floats, beach days, running errands around town, and walking the dog.
Women’s KEEN Rose Hiking Sandal Review
Our tester on a hike in the KEEN Rose sandals.

Women’s KEEN Rose Hiking Sandal Review

Published: May 24, 2025
These sturdy hiking sandals, with their tough upper and stocky midsole, are great for hikers with narrow feet.
Women’s Earth Runner Alpha Hiking Sandal Review
Our tester wearing the Earth Runner Alpha sandals on a hike.

Women’s Earth Runner Alpha Hiking Sandal Review

Published: May 24, 2025
These sandals deliver a barefoot-shoe experience of such a high caliber that they’re still rated favorably among our top picks.
Women’s HOKA Hopara 2 Hiking Sandal Review
Our tester wearing the HOKA Hopara 2 sandals on a hike.

Women’s HOKA Hopara 2 Hiking Sandal Review

Published: May 24, 2025
We love this sneaker-sandal hybrid for its toe protection, secure fit, flexible ankle collar, and excellent water drainage.
Women’s KEEN Newport H2 Hiking Sandal Review
Our tester on a hike wearing the KEEN Newport H2 sandals.

Women’s KEEN Newport H2 Hiking Sandal Review

Published: May 24, 2025
These sneaker-sandal hybrid shoes take to water crossings and wet conditions just as well as they take to dry trails of dirt and scree, and they’re durable to boot.
Women’s Luna Mono Winged Edition Hiking Sandal Review
Our tester on a hike wearing the Luna Mono Winged edition sandals.

Women’s Luna Mono Winged Edition Hiking Sandal Review

Published: May 24, 2025
A CleverHiker favorite for their adjustability, flexibility, and durability, these zero-drop hiking sandals straddle the line between minimalist and supportive.
Women’s Ecco Yucatan Hiking Sandal Review
Our tester wearing the Ecco Yucatan sandals on a hike.

Women’s Ecco Yucatan Hiking Sandal Review

Published: May 24, 2025
A boon for hikers with narrow feet, these sturdy hiking sandals provide a locked-in fit thanks to their brawny upper and stocky midsole.
Women’s Xero Shoes Z-Trail EV Hiking Sandal Review
Our hiker climbing over a boulder in the Xero Shoes Z-Trail EV hiking sandals.

Women’s Xero Shoes Z-Trail EV Hiking Sandal Review

Published: May 24, 2025
These sandals haven’t developed a cult following for no reason. For barefoot enthusiasts, they’re some of the best money can buy (and reasonably priced, too).
Best Tent Stakes of 2025
A backpacker's hand holding a set of Vargo Titanium Shepherds Hook tent stakes in his hand with a NEMO tent in the background

Best Tent Stakes of 2025

Last Updated: May 24, 2025
Though they seem trivial, tent stakes are vital to keeping your shelter secure – a sudden midnight storm will quickly remind you how crucial they really are.
Women’s Teva Hurricane XLT2 Hiking Sandal Review
Our tester on a hike in the Teva Hurricane XLT2 hiking sandals.

Women’s Teva Hurricane XLT2 Hiking Sandal Review

Published: May 23, 2025
A beefier version of the Teva Original Universal, we love the enhanced traction, wide footbed, and padded heel strap on these chunky utilitarian hiking sandals.
Women’s Teva Original Universal Hiking Sandal Review
Our tester on a hike in the Teva Original Universals hiking sandals.

Women’s Teva Original Universal Hiking Sandal Review

Published: May 23, 2025
From the beach to the city to the trails, these simple sandals are a versatile and comfortable choice for a variety of outdoor activities.
Colorado’s Four Pass Loop Trip Guide
Close up of some yellow cup shaped flowers and pink Indian Paintbrush flowers. There is a large mountain, Pyramid Peak, in the background.

Colorado’s Four Pass Loop Trip Guide

Published: May 21, 2025
Lots of oo’s and aw’s will be had on the four pass loop in the maroon bells-snowmass wilderness. It’s a stunning mountainscape with colorful flora all spring through fall.
Pinhoti Trail Guide
A person wearing a rain jacket is sitting on a rock on the edge of a ridge looking out at the ridge on the other side of the valley. There is a small terrier standing next to them and the day is overcast.

Pinhoti Trail Guide

Published: May 20, 2025
Stretching across eastern Alabama and western Georgia, this thru-hike is a favorite starter pack trail for both beginners and seasoned thru-hikers building their endurance, thanks to its extended hiking season, unique trail towns, and relatively gentle terrain.
REI XeroCloud 3L Rain Jacket Review
A closeup of the front of a rain jacket.

REI XeroCloud 3L Rain Jacket Review

Published: May 19, 2025
With its excellent stretch and mobility combined withgreat weather resistance, we liked this shell for hiking in the rain.
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