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Best Hiking Pants for Women 2025
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Best Hiking Pants for Women 2025

From comfort to durability, we tested a variety of hiking pants to find the best options for every adventure. Discover which pants offer the perfect balance of value, mobility, and performance.
Colorado’s Four Pass Loop Trip Guide
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Colorado’s Four Pass Loop Trip Guide

Hikers will experience oohs and aahs on the four pass loop in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness – a stunning mountainscape with colorful flora.
How to Wash a Down Jacket

How to Wash a Down Jacket

Many backpackers are afraid to wash down because they think getting down wet will ruin it. However, it’s important to wash your down jacket – here’s how:
How To Repair, Wash, Store & Care For Your Sleeping Bag

How To Repair, Wash, Store & Care For Your Sleeping Bag

It doesn’t make sense to buy an expensive sleeping bag and then neglect it. Here’s how to repair, wash, store, and care for your sleeping bag
How to Train for Hiking & Backpacking Trips

How to Train for Hiking & Backpacking Trips

If you’ve got your sights set on a difficult hike or an epic backpacking trip, it’s smart to prepare your body in the…
Mountain Hardwear Dynama Ankle Pants Review
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Mountain Hardwear Dynama Ankle Pants Review

Perfect for townie hikes and everyday wear, these pants combine comfort, breathability, and style. Durable enough for light use, but less ideal for rugged terrain or wet conditions.
Duluth Dry on the Fly Women’s Hiking Pants Review
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Duluth Dry on the Fly Women’s Hiking Pants Review

Designed for durability and packed with pockets, these pants shine both on the trail and in daily life, making them a go-to choice for active outdoor adventurers.
Best Sun Hats for Hiking of 2025
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Best Sun Hats for Hiking of 2025

Our guide to sun hats has you covered (literally). From paddleboarding at the lake to backyard hangs, see why these hats are the best of the best for comfort, protection, and more.
How to Use Your Phone as a GPS Device for Backpacking

How to Use Your Phone as a GPS Device for Backpacking

Finding the trail, the next water source, and your next campsite is so much easier with gps navigation tools on your phone.
Zion Traverse Backpacking Guide

Zion Traverse Backpacking Guide

The Zion Traverse – aka the Trans-Zion Trek – is a gorgeous, full plate sampler with Zion canyon as its centerpiece
Enchantment Lakes Backpacking Guide
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Enchantment Lakes Backpacking Guide

Washington’s Enchantment Lakes are a truly magical sight to see. They reside in an area where immense granite peaks, majestic mountain goats, and crystal clear alpine lakes are hidden around every corner. If you haven’t had a chance to experience this captivating place, put it on the top of your list.
Backpacking & Camping Tent Size Guide

Backpacking & Camping Tent Size Guide

Size is one of the most important considerations you’ll make when choosing a backpacking or camping tent.
Best Winter Boots for Men of 2025
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Best Winter Boots for Men of 2025

Get the traction you need and keep the chill off your toes with a pair of our favorite winter hiking boots. These kicks are cozier than a snow day with a side of hot cocoa.
10 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park

10 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park is aptly named after its name-sake, tree-like succulents. Here are our 10 favorite hikes to appreciate these unique plants and the national park
Backcountry Weather Forecasts

Backcountry Weather Forecasts

These 4 tips will help you check backcountry weather forecasts before you head off into the wilderness
Best 4-Season Tents of 2025
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Best 4-Season Tents of 2025

The fun doesn’t stop when snow starts to fall. All of our top-rated winter tent picks are trail-tested in the mountains so you can find a trustworthy shelter for 4-season adventuring.
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