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Best Sun Hats for Hiking of 2026
A woman looks out at mountain peaks in the distance in front of a lake, wearing her sun hat.

Best Sun Hats for Hiking of 2026

Our guide to sun hats has you covered (literally). From paddleboarding at the lake to backyard hangs, see why these hats are the best of the best for comfort, protection, and more.
Duluth Dry on the Fly Women’s Hiking Pants Review
View of a person's lower legs. The leg on the left features the Duluth pants rolled up with the snap feature. The leg on the right demonstrates the pants when worn rolled down. They are wearing boots and standing in a pine forest.

Duluth Dry on the Fly Women’s Hiking Pants Review

Designed for durability and packed with pockets, these pants shine both on the trail and in daily life, making them a go-to choice for active outdoor adventurers.
How to Use Your Phone as a GPS Device for Backpacking

How to Use Your Phone as a GPS Device for Backpacking

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

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

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

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
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Best Tips for Hiking & Backpacking with a Dog

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

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
Hiker showing the bottom of the Oboz Katabatic LT Mid Gore-Tex Hiking Boots

5 Reasons To Ditch Your Hiking Boots

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
Closeup of a hiker's feet crossing a creek in a muddy pair of Topo Athletic Trailventure 2 hiking boots

How to Clean Hiking Shoes & Boots

In this guide, we walk you through how to take care of your footwear – so your footwear can take care of you.
How to Lace Hiking Boots & Shoes
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How to Lace Hiking Boots & Shoes

How many ways can you tie your shoes? If you like to hike, you’ll need more than one.
10 Tips for Capturing Great Adventure Photos

10 Tips for Capturing Great Adventure Photos

Taking professional-looking photos takes time, but it’s a skill worth growing if you want to better share your experiences, inspire others, and record your memories.
Are Hiking Sandals Really a Thing?

Are Hiking Sandals Really a Thing?

Boots and shoes are still mainstays of the trail, but hiking sandals have a lot of merits that might just make you a convert.
How to Poop in the Woods: A Backpacker’s Guide
the tools for pooping in the woods (trowel, hand sanitizer and a baggie of toilet paper

How to Poop in the Woods: A Backpacker’s Guide

When nature calls, we’ve got steps to turn a backcountry bathroom break into a five-star experience. Plus, properly disposing of your #2 keeps our wild places and waterways clean and pristine.”
Women’s New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro V9 Review
Close up of the New Balance Fresh Foam Hiero 9 with ferns

Women’s New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro V9 Review

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
close up of a runner holding the Topo Athletic MTN Racer 4

Women’s Topo Athletic MTN Racer 4 Trail Runner Review

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.
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