Browsing: Hiking & Backpacking

What you wear hiking should match the trail, weather, temperature, and length of your trip. Comfortable footwear matters, but so…

A safe hiking pack is not about carrying as much gear as possible. It is about bringing the right equipment…

Hiking can be a practical way to support weight loss because it combines sustained physical activity with hills, uneven terrain,…

Hiking gear can cost very little if you already own suitable clothing and footwear, or it can become a major…

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…

Layering for hiking lets you stay comfortable when your pace, elevation, wind, rain, or temperature changes. Instead of relying on…

Hiking sticks and trekking poles can travel by air, but a simple “yes” or “no” is not enough. Current U.S.…

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…