Outdoor Clothing Reviews
How to Prevent and Treat Blisters While Hiking
How to Prevent and Treat Blisters While Hiking
Blisters don’t need to be a bummer on trail. This guide explains how to prevent blisters in the first place, and how to treat them if they do pop up, as well as general foot care tips.
Hiking Boots vs. Hiking Shoes vs. Trail Running Shoes
Hiking Boots vs. Hiking Shoes vs. Trail Running Shoes
Hiking footwear is a really personal choice, and people often have differing opinions on what type of shoe works best for hiking.
How to Wash a Down Jacket
How to Wash a Down Jacket
A lightweight down jacket should be at the center of any good backpacking list.
Best Hiking Shoes for Women of 2024
Best Hiking Shoes for Women of 2024
Looking for the most comfortable, durable women’s hiking shoes around? Our team of experts tested dozens of the most promising pairs over thousands…
10 Best Hiking Pants for Women 2024
10 Best Hiking Pants for Women 2024
We took to the trails to test the most promising hiking pants for women. We looked for the most comfortable, lightweight, and durable options so you’ll feel great in your new ‘fit.
Best Women’s Hiking Boots of 2024
Best Women’s Hiking Boots of 2024
After rigorous on-trail testing, we’ve narrowed down our list of the most comfortable, durable, and lightweight hiking boots to keep you moving on…
10 Best Hiking Pants for Men of 2024
10 Best Hiking Pants for Men of 2024
Try on our trail-tested picks for the best men’s hiking pants so you can take on the outdoors with…
10 Best Hiking Socks of 2024
10 Best Hiking Socks of 2024
Keep blisters at bay with just the right pair of well-cushioned hiking socks. Check out our top picks to pamper your feet on your next backpacking adventure.
10 Best Down Jackets of 2024
10 Best Down Jackets of 2024
Down for an adventure? Our trail-tested recommendations for the best down jackets will keep you warm and comfortable on trail and in town.
10 Best Rain Pants of 2024
10 Best Rain Pants of 2024
Any weather is hiking weather with the right gear! We’ve trekked thousands of miles in the best rain jackets to narrow our list down to the most protective, versatile, and comfortable options out there.
5 Reasons To Ditch Your Hiking Boots
5 Reasons To Ditch Your Hiking Boots
For many of us, it’s been drilled into our heads since day one that backpackers wear boots. That’s just what you do…
What to Wear Hiking & Backpacking: The Ultralight Packing Guide
What to Wear Hiking & Backpacking: The Ultralight Packing Guide
We use our combined 100 years of backpacking experience to put together this packing guide for lightweight adventures.
Arc’teryx Proton LT Hoody Review
Arc’teryx Proton LT Hoody Review
Arc’teryx recently released the Proton LT Hoody (men’s and women’s), which is their most durable, insulated climbing jacket to date. The Proton provides lightweight synthetic insulation for a range of activities from climbing to snow sports to backpacking.
Arc’teryx Zeta SL Rain Jacket Review
Arc’teryx Zeta SL Rain Jacket Review
One of the newest jackets introduced by Arc’teryx for the 2019 hiking season, the Zeta SL (men’s & women’s), is an excellent balance between quality, durability, and weight. The highly packable and versatile design of the SL is a great option for hikers looking to push through wet weather in rugged conditions.
Arc’teryx Zeta FL Rain Jacket Review
Arc’teryx Zeta FL Rain Jacket Review
Arc’teryx has introduced two new ultralight shells to their already strong line of rain gear.
CleverHiker Gear Guide
CleverHiker Gear Guide
Trail-tested recommendations on the best hiking, backpacking, and camping gear for maximizing comfort, minimizing weight, and increasing smiles.