Hiking Gear Reviews, Expert Tips, & Trail Guides
Patagonia Houdini Jacket Review
Patagonia Houdini Jacket Review
Published:
May 31, 2025
Stay outside longer with this versatile and breathable layer – perfect for any adventure.
Rab Vital Jacket Review
Rab Vital Jacket Review
Published:
May 31, 2025
With a durable water-repellent finish and versatile design, this jacket is your go-to layer for hiking, climbing, or everyday wear.
Best Windbreaker Jackets of 2025
Best Windbreaker Jackets of 2025
Last Updated:
May 28, 2025
From windy summits to chilly days on the trail, a windbreaker can be a vital piece of gear to keep you comfortable and happy on all your adventures.
Women’s Astral Webber Hiking Sandal Review
Women’s Astral Webber Hiking Sandal Review
Published:
May 26, 2025
After weeks of testing, we found these hiking sandals to be best for light outdoor activities, including river floats, beach days, running errands around town, and walking the dog.
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.