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Best Hiking Daypacks of 2025
Best Hiking Daypacks of 2025
Whether you are bagging peaks or packing a picnic, our trail-tested recommendations for the best daypacks will help you keep all your essentials close at hand.
10 Best Hiking Fanny Packs of 2025
10 Best Hiking Fanny Packs of 2025
Fanny packs may have been considered a fashion faux-pas at one point, but nowadays it seems like we don’t make it a mile…
10 Best Energy Bars for Hiking & Protein Bars of 2025
10 Best Energy Bars for Hiking & Protein Bars of 2025
We’ve taste-tested the best energy bars for hiking and they’re almost as satisfying as finally reaching the summit. Let your snacking adventure begin!
10 Best Hiking Leggings & Tights of 2025
10 Best Hiking Leggings & Tights of 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.
Best Trekking Poles of 2025
Best Trekking Poles of 2025
We’ve rigorously tested these trekking poles over thousands of miles to find the sturdiest and most lightweight options. Get more stability on tough terrain…
Ultimate Day Hiking Checklist
Ultimate Day Hiking Checklist
We love a good checklist to help us prepare for a trip – even if we’re just going out for a day hike…
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Women’s Xero Shoes Z-Trail EV Hiking Sandal Review
Women’s Xero Shoes Z-Trail EV Hiking Sandal Review
Published:
May 24, 2025
These sandals haven’t developed a cult following for no reason. For barefoot enthusiasts, they’re some of the best money can buy (and reasonably priced, too).
Women’s Earth Runner Alpha Hiking Sandal Review
Women’s Earth Runner Alpha Hiking Sandal Review
Published:
May 24, 2025
These sandals deliver a barefoot-shoe experience of such a high caliber that they’re still rated favorably among our top picks.
Women’s HOKA Hopara 2 Hiking Sandal Review
Women’s HOKA Hopara 2 Hiking Sandal Review
Published:
May 24, 2025
We love this sneaker-sandal hybrid for its toe protection, secure fit, flexible ankle collar, and excellent water drainage.
Women’s KEEN Newport H2 Hiking Sandal Review
Women’s KEEN Newport H2 Hiking Sandal Review
Published:
May 24, 2025
These sneaker-sandal hybrid shoes take to water crossings and wet conditions just as well as they take to dry trails of dirt and scree, and they’re durable to boot.
Women’s Luna Mono Winged Edition Hiking Sandal Review
Women’s Luna Mono Winged Edition Hiking Sandal Review
Published:
May 24, 2025
A CleverHiker favorite for their adjustability, flexibility, and durability, these zero-drop hiking sandals straddle the line between minimalist and supportive.
Women’s Ecco Yucatan Hiking Sandal Review
Women’s Ecco Yucatan Hiking Sandal Review
Published:
May 24, 2025
A boon for hikers with narrow feet, these sturdy hiking sandals provide a locked-in fit thanks to their brawny upper and stocky midsole.
Women’s KEEN Rose Hiking Sandal Review
Women’s KEEN Rose Hiking Sandal Review
Published:
May 24, 2025
These sturdy hiking sandals, with their tough upper and stocky midsole, are great for hikers with narrow feet.
Women’s Teva Hurricane XLT2 Hiking Sandal Review
Women’s Teva Hurricane XLT2 Hiking Sandal Review
Published:
May 23, 2025
A beefier version of the Teva Original Universal, we love the enhanced traction, wide footbed, and padded heel strap on these chunky utilitarian hiking sandals.
Women’s Teva Original Universal Hiking Sandal Review
Women’s Teva Original Universal Hiking Sandal Review
Published:
May 23, 2025
From the beach to the city to the trails, these simple sandals are a versatile and comfortable choice for a variety of outdoor activities.
Colorado’s Four Pass Loop Trip Guide
Colorado’s Four Pass Loop Trip Guide
Published:
May 21, 2025
Lots of oo’s and aw’s will be had on the four pass loop in the maroon bells-snowmass wilderness. It’s a stunning mountainscape with colorful flora all spring through fall.
Pinhoti Trail Guide
Pinhoti Trail Guide
Published:
May 20, 2025
Stretching across eastern Alabama and western Georgia, this thru-hike is a favorite starter pack trail for both beginners and seasoned thru-hikers building their endurance, thanks to its extended hiking season, unique trail towns, and relatively gentle terrain.
REI XeroCloud 3L Rain Jacket Review
REI XeroCloud 3L Rain Jacket Review
Published:
May 19, 2025
With its excellent stretch and mobility combined withgreat weather resistance, we liked this shell for hiking in the rain.
Best Hiking Sandals for Women of 2025
Best Hiking Sandals for Women of 2025
Published:
May 18, 2025
Whether you’re heading out for a paddle or setting off on a grand hiking adventure, your perfect pair of sandals is on our list.
Women’s Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GORE-TEX Hiking Boot Review
Women’s Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GORE-TEX Hiking Boot Review
Published:
May 15, 2025
Lightweight and narrow-fitting with impressive stability, these hiking boots are a solid pick for hikers who want agile performance without sacrificing support.
Keen Zionic Waterproof Women’s Hiking Boots Review
Keen Zionic Waterproof Women’s Hiking Boots Review
Published:
May 15, 2025
Lightweight, speedy, and built for comfort, these waterproof hiking boots deliver trail performance with eco-friendly materials and a snug, contoured fit for all-day adventures.
Best Stuff Sacks of 2025
Best Stuff Sacks of 2025
Last Updated:
May 13, 2025
Toiletries, electronics, extra clothes, food – all the little bits and bobs in your backpack can become a mess if you don’t have a way…