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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.
Best Sun Hats for Hiking of 2026
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Best Sun Hats for Hiking of 2026

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.
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.
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.
5 Reasons To Ditch Your Hiking Boots
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5 Reasons To Ditch Your Hiking Boots

Bye-bye boots, hello happy feet! See why trail runners and hiking shoes rule the trail when the miles pile up.
Best Trail Running Shoes for Women of 2026
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Best Trail Running Shoes for Women of 2026

We hit the ground running to find the best trail runners for every type of terrain. From mountain ridges to forest paths, we’ll help you find the right shoe for you.
Women’s Title Nine MVT 7/8 Train Hiking Leggings Review
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Women’s Title Nine MVT 7/8 Train Hiking Leggings Review

For the hiker who prefers a compression fit with a snug waistband, these leggings are ideal for the active hiker who might even end up jogging downhill for fun.
Women’s Patagonia Maipo 7/8 Stash Hiking Leggings Review
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Women’s Patagonia Maipo 7/8 Stash Hiking Leggings Review

Unmatched comfort in light-weight, breathable leggings perfect for hot summer hikes and long road trips in between trails. Packable and versatile—your go-to for adventures and downtime.
Women’s Stio Glide Tech Legging Review
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Women’s Stio Glide Tech Legging Review

Crushing fit, comfort, and features, these leggings are durable, soft, and breathable, with a waistband that stays up without squeezing. These are the pair to pack when you’ve only got room for one.
Smartwool Intraknit Thermal Merino Base Layer Review
A hiker tightens the straps on a backpack while wearing it and the Smartwool Intraknit. Sky, mountains, and trees in the background.

Smartwool Intraknit Thermal Merino Base Layer Review

Lightweight, breathable, and mobile, this base layer has everything you need to stay comfortable on your most serious winter adventures.
Outdoor Research Alpine Onset Merino 150 Hoodie Base Layer Review
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Outdoor Research Alpine Onset Merino 150 Hoodie Base Layer Review

With its integrated hood and facemask, this base layer makes for a perfect sleep or active shirt in frigid weather.
Arc’Teryx Rho LT Crew Base Layer Review
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Arc’Teryx Rho LT Crew Base Layer Review

Designed for cold weather activities, this base layer delivers some of the best warmth-to-weight ratios and comfort that we’ve seen.
Ibex Woolies Pro Tech Base Layer Review
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Ibex Woolies Pro Tech Base Layer Review

This base layer is redefining merino wool success with new spinning methods that boost warmth and durability. It’s also the lightest base layer on our list.
Best Hiking Shorts for Men of 2026
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Best Hiking Shorts for Men of 2026

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.
7 Best Base Layers of 2026
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7 Best Base Layers of 2026

We’ve got your layering system covered starting with our trail-tested and reviewed guide to the best base layers around.
Women’s Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts Review
A woman hikes along a trail with a hand in the pocket of her hiking shorts.

Women’s Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts Review

While these updated shorts are still incredibly durable with their wind and water resistance and UPF 50+ sun protection, we did have some gripes with the fit and the wider (and bulkier) belt.
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