Wednesday, October 14
Browsing: Hiking & Backpacking
Hiking guides and trail-tested gear advice: how to pack a pack, choose boots and poles, train for elevation and pick the right kit for day hikes and thru-hikes.
Hiking boots do not come with a universal expiration date. Some pairs wear out after heavy use on sharp rock…
Hiking boots should feel secure without pinching, crushing your toes, or creating painful pressure points. A new pair may soften…
Dirt, sweat, body oils, food crumbs, and trail dust can build up on a hiking backpack over time. Cleaning the…
Seventy-degree weather can feel perfect for hiking, but the number on the forecast does not tell the whole story. Direct…
A hiking boot should hold your heel and midfoot securely without squeezing your foot, while leaving enough space for your…
Hiking around 30°F means spending time just below the freezing point, where wind, sweat, wet snow, ice, and sudden weather…
Timberland has a long outdoor-footwear heritage, but the answer to whether Timberlands are good hiking boots depends heavily on the…
Fall hiking can mean cool mornings, warm climbs, sudden rain, gusty ridgelines, wet leaves, and near-winter conditions all in the…
Hiking boots can work in snow, but the answer depends on the boots and the conditions underfoot. A waterproof hiking…
Saguaro National Park surrounds Tucson, Arizona, with two separate districts: the Tucson Mountain District (west) and the Rincon Mountain District…
The best hiking socks do more than add a soft layer between your feet and your footwear. A well-chosen pair…
Winter hiking can be comfortable and rewarding when your clothing works as a system instead of as one heavy outfit.…