Hiking Gear Reviews, Expert Tips, & Trail Guides
Best Hiking Pants for Men of 2026
Best Hiking Pants for Men of 2026
Last Updated:
May 8, 2026
Whether you need to crush big days in comfort or blaze your own path through the backcountry, these are the best pants for hiking, backpacking, and big adventures.
Best Hiking Boots for Women of 2026
Best Hiking Boots for Women of 2026
Last Updated:
May 8, 2026
After rigorous testing, we’ve narrowed down our list of the most comfortable, durable, and lightweight hiking boots to keep you moving on and off the trail.
Women’s La Sportiva TX Hike Mid Leather GTX Review
Women’s La Sportiva TX Hike Mid Leather GTX Review
Published:
May 8, 2026
Roomy comfort, excellent traction, and reliable waterproofing make these a great choice for long days out – even when the trail turns technical or wet.
Women’s Danner Mountain 600 Leaf GTX Review
Women’s Danner Mountain 600 Leaf GTX Review
Published:
May 8, 2026
Roomy comfort, excellent traction, and reliable waterproofing make these a great choice for long days out – even when the trail turns technical or wet.
Best Trail Running Shoes for Men of 2026
Best Trail Running Shoes for Men of 2026
Last Updated:
May 7, 2026
Whether you’re chasing summits or logging miles close to home, our updated list of the best men’s trail runners has your next favorite pair.
Men’s Saucony Peregrine 16 Review
Men’s Saucony Peregrine 16 Review
Last Updated:
May 7, 2026
Fast on your feet and secure on any terrain, these shoes shine whether it’s May in the desert or August in the mountains.
Men’s Hoka Speedgoat 7 Review
Men’s Hoka Speedgoat 7 Review
Last Updated:
May 7, 2026
The Speedgoat 7 remains similar to the 6s with solid comfort, traction, and breathability, but receives a few tweaks.
Nnormal Kjerag 02 Review
Nnormal Kjerag 02 Review
Last Updated:
May 7, 2026
If you want some of the lightest and most durable trail runners on the market, these earn top marks from our team of testers. They’re the ultimate performance shoe to keep speed when the terrain gets tough.
Men’s Nike ACG Pegasus Trail Review
Men’s Nike ACG Pegasus Trail Review
Last Updated:
May 7, 2026
Underfoot updates to this classic make it an excellent off-road option for beginners to experienced trail runners.
Brooks Ghost Trail Review
Brooks Ghost Trail Review
Last Updated:
May 7, 2026
Brooks took its popular road-running shoe and made a super-comfortable, versatile trail-running version that’s excellent for beginners to off-road experts.
On Cloudultra 3 Trail Running Shoe Review
On Cloudultra 3 Trail Running Shoe Review
Last Updated:
May 7, 2026
An excellent do-everything shoe that handles many different surface types well. We love them for everyday training and long distances on well-groomed trails.
Hoka Rocket X Trail Review
Hoka Rocket X Trail Review
Last Updated:
May 7, 2026
A super fun, responsive, propulsive, and fun super shoe for off-road racing.
Mount to Coast T1 Trail Running Shoe Review
Mount to Coast T1 Trail Running Shoe Review
Last Updated:
May 7, 2026
One of our favorite new trail running shoes thanks to its excellent traction, supreme durability, light weight, responsiveness, and comfort.
Best Sun Shirts of 2026
Best Sun Shirts of 2026
Last Updated:
April 30, 2026
Here comes the sun – and along with it our recommendations for the best sun shirts to keep you protected all summer long on adventures from casual day hikes to Triple Crown attempts.
Patagonia Tropic Comfort Natural Sun Hoody Review
Patagonia Tropic Comfort Natural Sun Hoody Review
Published:
April 30, 2026
The Patagonia Tropic Comfort Natural Sun Hoody combines excellent comfort, solid sun protection, and surprising odor resistance in a flattering design.
Ridge Merino Solstice Pro Lightweight Wool Hoodie Review
Ridge Merino Solstice Pro Lightweight Wool Hoodie Review
Published:
April 30, 2026
We tested the Ridge Merino Solstice Pro Lightweight to see how its odor control, temperature regulation, breathability, and moisture-wicking stack up on tough mountain adventures. Spoiler alert: It’s the best natural fiber sun shirt in our lineup.