Backpacking Gear Reviews, Expert Tips, & Trail Guides
Black Diamond Fineline Stretch Rain Pants Review
Black Diamond Fineline Stretch Rain Pants Review
Published:
February 28, 2025
These are the best stretchy and comfortable rain pants. Designed for climbers and hikers, they’re packable, durable, and ready to keep you dry on any adventure.
Best Multitools of 2025
Best Multitools of 2025
Last Updated:
February 27, 2025
Equip yourself like a pro and elevate your everyday carry with our definitive guide to the best multitools of the year based on price, number of functions, and durability.
Big Needles Loop, Canyonlands Backpacking Guide
Big Needles Loop, Canyonlands Backpacking Guide
Last Updated:
February 27, 2025
The Big Needles Loop encapsulates everything that makes The Needles District in Canyonlands National Park a must-visit destination. The district is famous for the colorful Cedar Mesa Sandstone pinnacles that punctuate the landscape.
How To Protect Yourself from Ticks While Hiking
How To Protect Yourself from Ticks While Hiking
Last Updated:
February 26, 2025
Tick bites can make people anxious but with the right info and knowhow, you can keep yourself, your family, and your pets safe on trail.
12 Beginner Backpacking Blunders
12 Beginner Backpacking Blunders
Last Updated:
February 26, 2025
If you’ve spent any time in the woods, you’ve probably made some epic backcountry blunders. We certainly have. In fact, the only reason we’re able to give any “clever” hiking advice is because of all the laughably bad mistakes we’ve made over the years.
Best Rain Pants of 2025
Best Rain Pants of 2025
Last Updated:
February 26, 2025
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.
Women’s Eddie Bauer Trail Tight Review
Women’s Eddie Bauer Trail Tight Review
Published:
February 21, 2025
If you prioritize comfort, versatility, and a super high-rise fit over technical features, these leggings will get you up and down the trail with what you need.
Women’s Patagonia Pack Out Tights Review
Women’s Patagonia Pack Out Tights Review
Published:
February 21, 2025
If you like the fit of Patagonia pants and prefer soft, mid to low-rise hiking leggings, these offer a simple, traditional option for your outdoor adventures and everyday life.
Women’s Carhartt Force Lightweight Pocket Legging Review
Women’s Carhartt Force Lightweight Pocket Legging Review
Published:
February 21, 2025
With the rugged durability you expect, combined with an unexpected stretch and fit, these leggings deliver a hybrid hiking pant that’s tough and flexible, ready for the trail, or bushwacking.
Women’s Constantly Varied Gear Hiking Legging Review
Women’s Constantly Varied Gear Hiking Legging Review
Published:
February 21, 2025
For the fun-loving, bright color wearing, a different outfit for each season, hiker, these leggings are simple and traditional on the inside, but unique on the outside.
Women’s IUGA FlexTight High Waist Tummy Control Leggings With Pockets Review
Women’s IUGA FlexTight High Waist Tummy Control Leggings With Pockets Review
Published:
February 20, 2025
For those seeking unbeatable stretch, comfort, and affordability, with two drop-in pockets and a variety of color options, we’ve found your perfect match.
Women’s IUGA HeatLab Fleece Lined with Pockets Review
Women’s IUGA HeatLab Fleece Lined with Pockets Review
Published:
February 20, 2025
These fleece-lined leggings offer warmth and comfort for hiking in colder temperatures, providing an affordable option for those in need of cozy and stretchy pants for chilly outdoor adventures.
Women’s Revolution Race Alaska Fleece Lined Leggings Review
Women’s Revolution Race Alaska Fleece Lined Leggings Review
Published:
February 19, 2025
Stay warm and flexible with these fleece-lined leggings. Durable outer material combined with an insulated lining impressively ensures excellent performance without compromising comfort and stretch.
Women’s Mammut Aenergy Light Tights Review
Women’s Mammut Aenergy Light Tights Review
Published:
February 19, 2025
Designed for active individuals, these leggings offer a lightweight feel and deep stretch, providing comfort and flexibility that enhances performance, whether you’re moving fast or tackling hot conditions.
Women’s Athleta Headlands Hybrid High Rise Cargo Hiking Leggings Review
Women’s Athleta Headlands Hybrid High Rise Cargo Hiking Leggings Review
Published:
February 16, 2025
Looking for the perfect pair of hiking leggings? Hybrid is the key word here, as they look and feel like pants, but move and stretch like leggings. This is the pair we want in more than one color color so we never have to hike in another pair of leggings again.
10 Best Hiking Leggings & Tights of 2025
10 Best Hiking Leggings & Tights of 2025
Published:
February 15, 2025
Whether hiking to the summit or strolling your neighborhood trails with your dog during any season, our gear testers stretched the limits of the best hiking leggings on the market. Check out our list of products designed for women that provide all the features, fit, and durability you need on the trail.