Hiking Gear Reviews, Expert Tips, & Trail Guides
Toaks Titanium 3-Piece Cutlery Set Review
Toaks Titanium 3-Piece Cutlery Set Review
Published:
October 21, 2025
Dedicated utensils, full functionality, and ultralight titanium design make this our favorite complete camping silverware set. You’ll hardly notice that you’ve left the comfort of your own kitchen.
How to Wash a Down Jacket
How to Wash a Down Jacket
Last Updated:
October 9, 2025
Many backpackers are afraid to wash down because they think getting down wet will ruin it. However, it’s important to wash your down jacket – here’s how:
How to Train for Hiking & Backpacking Trips
How to Train for Hiking & Backpacking Trips
Last Updated:
October 9, 2025
If you’ve got your sights set on a difficult hike or an epic backpacking trip, it’s smart to prepare your body in the…
Colorado’s Four Pass Loop Trip Guide
Colorado’s Four Pass Loop Trip Guide
Last Updated:
October 9, 2025
Hikers will experience oohs and aahs on the four pass loop in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness – a stunning mountainscape with colorful flora.
How to Use Your Phone as a GPS Device for Backpacking
How to Use Your Phone as a GPS Device for Backpacking
Last Updated:
October 3, 2025
Finding the trail, the next water source, and your next campsite is so much easier with gps navigation tools on your phone.
10 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park
10 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park
Last Updated:
September 30, 2025
Joshua Tree National Park is aptly named after its name-sake, tree-like succulents. Here are our 10 favorite hikes to appreciate these unique plants and the national park
What to Wear Hiking & Backpacking: The Ultralight Packing Guide
What to Wear Hiking & Backpacking: The Ultralight Packing Guide
Last Updated:
September 26, 2025
We use our combined 100 years of backpacking experience to put together this packing guide for lightweight adventures.
10 Essentials You Should Bring On Every Day Hike
10 Essentials You Should Bring On Every Day Hike
Last Updated:
September 25, 2025
Whether you’re casually hiking to a favorite waterfall or bagging a difficult summit, carrying the proper equipment is absolutely critical.
Best Tips for Hiking & Backpacking with a Dog
Best Tips for Hiking & Backpacking with a Dog
Last Updated:
September 17, 2025
Following the tips in this guide will prepare you and your pooch for the trail and build confidence to take them…
10 Tips for Hiking with Your Dog in Winter
10 Tips for Hiking with Your Dog in Winter
Last Updated:
September 17, 2025
Taking your dog for a rainy hike or a jaunt in the snow is incredibly fun and a great way to keep them active during the winter. But…
5 Reasons To Ditch Your Hiking Boots
5 Reasons To Ditch Your Hiking Boots
Last Updated:
September 17, 2025
Bye-bye boots, hello happy feet! See why trail runners and hiking shoes rule the trail when the miles pile up.
How to Clean Hiking Shoes & Boots
How to Clean Hiking Shoes & Boots
Last Updated:
September 13, 2025
In this guide, we walk you through how to take care of your footwear – so your footwear can take care of you.
Women’s New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro V9 Review
Women’s New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro V9 Review
Published:
September 8, 2025
With extra thick cushion from the Fresh Foam X in the midsole, and an extra sticky Vibram outsole these shoes will have you bounding down the trails.
Women’s Topo Athletic MTN Racer 4 Trail Runner Review
Women’s Topo Athletic MTN Racer 4 Trail Runner Review
Published:
September 8, 2025
This shoe offers incredible traction and comfort by combining a high-cushion midsole with a Vibram outsole, deep lugs, and a secure yet roomy fit.
Women’s Topo Athletic Traverse Trail Runner Review
Women’s Topo Athletic Traverse Trail Runner Review
Published:
September 8, 2025
Truly skilled on all trail types, this durable, low-drop, moderately cushioned shoe provides plenty of space for your toes.
Women’s Altra Lone Peak 9+ Trail Runner Review
Women’s Altra Lone Peak 9+ Trail Runner Review
Published:
September 8, 2025
The original Foot Shaped toe box trail shoe is in its ninth edition, sporting a refined upper without compromising its renowned roominess. Luggy tread and moderate cushion make this a contender for hikers, runners, and backpackers alike.