The best backpacking gear list is not all-inclusive. While it may not cover everything you need on a backpacking trip, it includes 20 of the most important items on your packing list—at least in our ...

After hiking boots, your pants take the brunt of the abuse on the trail. From protecting you while scrambling through dew-soaked brush and thorny shrubs to surviving boulder-top rest breaks and ...

"Plenty of room to carry essentials while hiking without feeling bulky." ...

Kuhl’s Renegade Convertible pants are stylish and practical for various climates and are easy to convert from pants to shorts. Columbia’s Men’s Pilsner Peak are our budget pick as they bridge the gap ...

For as long as we’ve been walking, we’ve been hiking. The marked trails, well-equipped backpacks and moisture-wicking, quick-drying fabrics of today may look different than what our ancestral ...

Let’s face it, hiking is one of those weird sports that seems like it should be free, but in reality has loads of start-up costs, and finding the best budget hiking gear can be quite difficult. When ...

The clothes you wear while hiking are pretty important. They can make the difference between an enjoyable trip or a chafing nightmare. Hiking shorts should fit comfortably by staying in place without ...

Having the best hiking gear makes all the difference for any outdoor pursuit. When I was growing up in New England, my friends and I would use any chance to head up to the White Mountains, often ...

With the proper gear, exploring the great outdoors isn’t just easier—it’s also much more comfortable. You’ll need to wear the right hiking boots or trail runners, of course, but it’s equally as ...

Hiking and camping with the best backpacking gear is one of the most awe-inspiring ways to adventure in the great outdoors. You can walk deep into the woods, mountains or desert with everything you ...

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