Thursday, November 5
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.
Scrambling is the point where an ordinary hike starts to feel more like climbing. You still travel through mountain or…
Sore feet after hiking are usually the result of hours of weight-bearing, uneven terrain, friction, moisture, and repeated loading of…
Cleaning a hiking backpack does more than make it look better. Dirt, sweat, salt, food residue, and grit can collect…
Hiking alone can be peaceful, rewarding, and surprisingly empowering. You control the pace, decide when to stop, and have time…
At four months old, a puppy is growing quickly, becoming more coordinated, and usually eager to explore. Teething is also…
KEEN has been making outdoor footwear since 2003, when the brand introduced the protective-toe Newport sandal. Today, its trail lineup…
Choosing the best hiking shoe is less about finding one model that beats every competitor and more about matching the…
Wet grass, rain, mud, and shallow stream crossings can soak hiking footwear surprisingly quickly. Waterproof hiking shoes can help in…
When it comes to hiking, the right footwear can make all the difference between an enjoyable adventure and a painful…
Choosing the right hiking backpack size is about two separate things: capacity and fit. Capacity tells you how much gear…
Hiking Machu Picchu can range from a moderately demanding day of walking to a strenuous multi-day mountain trek. The difficulty…
Water shoes can work very well for hiking when the route repeatedly moves between land and water. The best hiking-capable…