Backpacking Gear Reviews, Expert Tips, & Trail Guides
Men’s Columbia Silver Ridge Cargo Review
Men’s Columbia Silver Ridge Cargo Review
Published:
September 11, 2024
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.
Men’s Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts Review
Men’s Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts Review
Published:
September 11, 2024
This pair checks a lot of the boxes when it comes to great hiking shorts. They are comfortable, stretchy, lightweight, and dry quickly.
Cottonwood-Marble Canyon Loop Backpacking Guide – Death Valley NP
Cottonwood-Marble Canyon Loop Backpacking Guide – Death Valley NP
Last Updated:
September 10, 2024
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.
Best Hiking Shorts for Men of 2025
Best Hiking Shorts for Men of 2025
Last Updated:
September 10, 2024
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.
Rab Incline Light Pants Review
Rab Incline Light Pants Review
Published:
August 22, 2024
These pants are a super lightweight and packable pair sure to please anyone who’s after a quick-drying and breathable option.
Men’s REI Sahara Convertible Pants Review
Men’s REI Sahara Convertible Pants Review
Published:
August 22, 2024
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.
Men’s REI Trailmade Pants Review
Men’s REI Trailmade Pants Review
Published:
August 22, 2024
These are an excellent choice for the price-conscious hiker looking for a lightweight pant. We are impressed with their performance and their value.
Men’s Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pants Review
Men’s Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pants Review
Published:
August 20, 2024
Tested in Alaska’s Chugach Mountains, these pants deliver a lightweight and highly mobile pant that excels in a variety of conditions.
Men’s Arc’teryx Gamma Pants Review
Men’s Arc’teryx Gamma Pants Review
Published:
August 19, 2024
These pants are loaded with features, including cinch hems, a built-in belt, and all-zippered pockets, making them fit for big adventures where durability and weather resistance are paramount.
Janji Transit Tech Pants Review
Janji Transit Tech Pants Review
Published:
August 19, 2024
These jogger-style pants are extremely lightweight and breathable and are a great fit for warmer weather and higher-output activities.
ZPacks Duplex Classic Tent Review
ZPacks Duplex Classic Tent Review
Last Updated:
August 15, 2024
The price tag on this shelter may seem like highway robbery, but if you’re an avid backpacker, it’s worth every penny and then some.
A Complete Guide to Hiking the Colorado Trail
A Complete Guide to Hiking the Colorado Trail
Last Updated:
August 14, 2024
From the flower-filled alpine meadows of the Sawatch Mountains to the dramatic craggy peaks of the San Juans, a hike on the Colorado Trail is sure to be a journey full of challenges and rewarding experiences.
Trinity Alps Wilderness Backpacking Guide
Trinity Alps Wilderness Backpacking Guide
Last Updated:
August 14, 2024
The Trinity Alps Wilderness, nestled between the Coastal Range and the Cascades, is located 50 miles west of Redding in Northwest California. This region is somewhat off the radar, as most choose to visit the famed southern neighbors in the Yosemite-Sequoia corridor.
REI Magma 30 Trail Quilt Review
REI Magma 30 Trail Quilt Review
Last Updated:
August 13, 2024
This quilt has an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio, packs down small, and is priced fairly for its quality.
Western Mountaineering Ultralite 20 Review
Western Mountaineering Ultralite 20 Review
Published:
August 13, 2024
This is one of the highest-quality down bags we tested. It has an awesome warmth-to-weight ratio and a plush feel that’ll have you sleeping like a baby.
The Ultimate Guide to Vermont’s Long Trail
The Ultimate Guide to Vermont’s Long Trail
Last Updated:
August 12, 2024
Vermont’s Long Trail rewards hikers with sweeping views of the Green Mountains of Vermont and White Mountains of New Hampshire, spectacular fall foliage in the later months, and a journey they’ll never forget. In this guide, we’ll outline everything you need to know to be successful on the Long Trail.