Before I dissect the best luxury items, let’s talk first about the essentials! A lightweight backpacking tent, sleeping bag ...

Thru-Hiking is completing the entire trail from start to finish without leaving the trail for an extended period. It can take days, weeks, or months. ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING: Ultralight backpackers ...

We tested 11 pairs of hiking sandals for comfort, traction and more. Only 1 pair is worth your money. Here’s why.

Alex Robinson Each day, testers were assigned a new stove to use while making their morning coffee, and cooking up the best backpacking food. The team included thru-hikers, ultralight enthusiasts, and ...

With most stand hammocks, they tend to be permanent and immobile. An option like this one is not only foldable, but also ...

Some of them broke. (For the ultralight fanatics I also weighed them before and after to see how much sediment they had picked up.) Based on this field testing, here are my top picks for the best ...

Shop the best hiking shoes for women with arch and ankle support, approved for wide feet, flat feet, bunions, high arches, ...

Arc’teryx is a fan favorite, especially when it comes to hiking gear. The brand incorporates high-tech elements to ensure peak performance. This mid-height boot, for example, features a durable and ...

If you’ve spent days hiking or taken off on an off-road adventure ... we suggest the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2. It’s lightweight, thoughtfully organized and designed for easy entry, making ...

One thing that's for sure: You never want to feel weighed down in your boots, so Mohr says to search for a more lightweight ...

Hiking and fitness experts say these are the six best hiking boots for women and beginners with a wide toe box, bunions, high ...

When it comes to summer hiking, there seems to be a stark divide between the diehard hiking boot people and the hiking sandal fanatics. For those who fall into the latter category, finding the ...