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 hiking sits between ordinary hiking and technical rock climbing. A scramble takes you onto rocky terrain where you may…
Hiking can be an effective and enjoyable form of exercise for people trying to lose weight. It raises energy expenditure,…
Tactical boots can work well for hiking, but they are not automatically better than dedicated hiking boots or hiking shoes.…
Choosing hiking boots starts with matching the footwear to the trips you actually take. A light, flexible hiking shoe can…
Hiking poles can make rough trails, steep descents, and loaded backpacking trips easier to manage, but flying with them requires…
Timberland is best known for rugged leather boots, but not every Timberland boot is built for the same job. The…
Fall is one of the best times to hike, but it can also be one of the hardest seasons to…
The best hiking socks are the ones you barely notice once you start walking. They should fit without wrinkles, protect…
Selecting the appropriate hiking shoes is a critical decision for anyone who enjoys exploring the great outdoors. The right footwear…
What you should wear hiking in Europe depends less on the country name and more on the trail, elevation, season,…
Wide hiking shoes can be a major comfort upgrade when a standard-width shoe squeezes your forefoot, rubs a bunion, or…
Oregon makes it easy to pair a day on the trail with a comfortable place to sleep, but the best…