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21 Tips For First-Time Thru-Hikers
21 Tips For First-Time Thru-Hikers
Last Updated:
September 20, 2025
Are you considering the challenging yet profoundly rewarding experience of a thru-hike? Here are a few trail-tested tips to get you started
10 Tips for Hiking with Your Dog in Winter
10 Tips for Hiking with Your Dog in Winter
Last Updated:
September 17, 2025
Taking your dog for a rainy hike or a jaunt in the snow is incredibly fun and a great way to keep them active during the winter. But…
5 Reasons To Ditch Your Hiking Boots
5 Reasons To Ditch Your Hiking Boots
Last Updated:
September 17, 2025
Bye-bye boots, hello happy feet! See why trail runners and hiking shoes rule the trail when the miles pile up.
Best Tips for Hiking & Backpacking with a Dog
Best Tips for Hiking & Backpacking with a Dog
Last Updated:
September 17, 2025
Following the tips in this guide will prepare you and your pooch for the trail and build confidence to take them…
20 Tips for Backpacking in the Desert
20 Tips for Backpacking in the Desert
Last Updated:
September 16, 2025
Desert hiking offers some of the most stunning scenery. In this guide, we offer our tips and tricks for staying safe and healthy in this beautiful but harsh landscape.
How to Clean Hiking Shoes & Boots
How to Clean Hiking Shoes & Boots
Last Updated:
September 13, 2025
In this guide, we walk you through how to take care of your footwear – so your footwear can take care of you.
Trekking In Nepal – A Comprehensive Guide
Trekking In Nepal – A Comprehensive Guide
Last Updated:
September 13, 2025
Nepal is a backpacker’s dream come true, and planning a trek in Nepal isn’t as difficult as you might think. This guide will help you plan your next trip
Cirque of the Towers 3-Day Backpacking Loop – Wind River, WY
Cirque of the Towers 3-Day Backpacking Loop – Wind River, WY
Last Updated:
September 12, 2025
The Wind River Range in Wyoming is a place you truly have to see to believe. It’s an outdoor adventurer’s dream come true. Where immense glacier-carved granite spires tower over crystal-clear lakes, rolling meadows, and fields choked with high-alpine wildflowers.
Best Women’s Backpacking Gear of 2026
Best Women’s Backpacking Gear of 2026
Last Updated:
September 10, 2025
We tell you the key differences in women-specific backpacking gear and what we pack for every backcountry visit.
Are Hiking Sandals Really a Thing?
Are Hiking Sandals Really a Thing?
Last Updated:
September 9, 2025
Boots and shoes are still mainstays of the trail, but hiking sandals have a lot of merits that might just make you a convert.
Women’s New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro V9 Review
Women’s New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro V9 Review
Published:
September 8, 2025
With extra thick cushion from the Fresh Foam X in the midsole, and an extra sticky Vibram outsole these shoes will have you bounding down the trails.
Women’s Topo Athletic Traverse Trail Runner Review
Women’s Topo Athletic Traverse Trail Runner Review
Published:
September 8, 2025
Truly skilled on all trail types, this durable, low-drop, moderately cushioned shoe provides plenty of space for your toes.
Women’s Altra Lone Peak 9+ Trail Runner Review
Women’s Altra Lone Peak 9+ Trail Runner Review
Published:
September 8, 2025
The original Foot Shaped toe box trail shoe is in its ninth edition, sporting a refined upper without compromising its renowned roominess. Luggy tread and moderate cushion make this a contender for hikers, runners, and backpackers alike.
Women’s Topo Athletic MTN Racer 4 Trail Runner Review
Women’s Topo Athletic MTN Racer 4 Trail Runner Review
Published:
September 8, 2025
This shoe offers incredible traction and comfort by combining a high-cushion midsole with a Vibram outsole, deep lugs, and a secure yet roomy fit.
Moon Lence Portable Camping Chair Review
Moon Lence Portable Camping Chair Review
Published:
September 2, 2025
This chair is affordable and comfortable, but there are tradeoffs, too. Learn more in our first-hand review of this budget option.
Therm-a-Rest Z-Seat Pad Review
Therm-a-Rest Z-Seat Pad Review
Published:
September 2, 2025
Backpacking demands redefining “chair.” Thru-hikers and ultralight backpackers might be tempted to add this sit pad to their must-have list of backcountry luxuries.