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Whether you’re thru-hiking across the country or heading out on a quick weekend jaunt, trekking poles can add a lot of stability and…

This is one of our absolute favorite water filters for backpacking for its lightweight and efficacy. It is super easy to use and tucks into almost any pocket for fast access.

Searching for an epic two-week Colorado backpacking adventure? Here’s what you’re looking for: The Collegiate Peaks Loop.This stunning 160-mile loop in central Colorado provides a perfectly balanced two-week backpacking adventure.  Follow along the pristine Colorado Trail and the Continental Divide Trail as they wind through lush forests, meadows, and  valleys. Trek through vast fields of wildflowers that drape the rugged mountainsides. Scan the hills for a glimpse of an elk, mountain goat, or bighorn sheep. With huge sections of trail above tree line, you’ll get a healthy dose of craggy peaks and epic views.

We tested these shorts in the Colorado Rockies and they are some of our favorites based on their comfort, versatility, and features.

These are durable enough for multiple seasons of intense hiking, yet stylish enough to head to dinner after a long hike.

The simple design of these shorts makes them easy to move in, and we’ve found the ultralight material is durable enough for multiple seasons of intense hiking.

If you like to carry a lot of gear or snacks then these are the shorts for you. With six pockets, they are a classic pair for hiking.

If you want a versatile pair of hiking shorts that double as swim trunks, this pair is simple, very lightweight, and packable.

This pair checks a lot of the boxes when it comes to great hiking shorts. They are comfortable, stretchy, lightweight, and dry quickly.

This affordable pair is a trimmed-down take on a classic utilitarian cargo, which is why they make our list of the best hiking shorts.

Still very much a backpacking frontier, Death Valley National Park, at 3.4 million acres, is the largest national park in the US south of Alaska. Popular with desert-loving backpackers, this long and challenging hike is one of the few loop trails in Death Valley National Park. The route is undeniably beautiful, though a bit tricky to follow at times.

Discover your new favorite trail-ready hiking shorts from Patagonia, PrAna, REI, and more. Our experts bring you tailored suggestions for the best in comfort, durability, and style from trail to town.

These are an excellent choice for the price-conscious hiker looking for a lightweight pant. We are impressed with their performance and their value.

This model is the image of the classic hiking pant: versatile, durable, and loaded with features. We tested them in heavy Alaskan rain and on long sunny hikes and we love using one pair of pants for both outings.

These pants are a super lightweight and packable pair sure to please anyone who’s after a quick-drying and breathable option.

Tested in Alaska’s Chugach Mountains, these pants deliver a lightweight and highly mobile pant that excels in a variety of conditions.