Meet The ‘Geocaching Vlogger’
Johnson’s obsession is geocaching, and on his YouTube channel there are more than 300 video-blogs, or “vlogs,” as he calls them.
3 Feet Deep: Winter Boot Test in Colorado Blizzard
We put the warmest boot made by KEEN, the Summit County III, to the test in a Colorado blizzard for this review.
Exploring The ‘Deepest Canyon In North America’
Straddling the Idaho/Oregon border, Hells Canyon is a rarely run rim-to-rim that drops more than 8,000 feet to the Snake River, making a challenging and rewarding adventure. Here’s how to do it.
10 Epic Long Distance Hikes Around The World
Want to hike a long, long ways? At more than 500 miles long each, these are the 10 best long distance hiking trails in the world.
Taste Test: New ‘Trail Butter’ Energy Food
These savory, nut-based snack pastes come in a pouch and are a great companion on the trail.
First Look: Big Water Tenkara Rod
Tenkara fishing rods have boomed in popularity during the last year as an ultralight, simple rig to tuck into backpacks and fish small water. The Tenkara Rod Co. Owyhee is made for bigger quarry.
Water Filter Works Like French Press
Pour in water, press through a filter and drink. This filter works like your beloved coffeemaker.
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1 Million Steps In KEEN Boots!
Our two-month-long test comes to an end in Portland, Ore., where KEEN Durand boots are made.
Last Steps On The PNT: 1,200-Mile Hike Comes To A Poignant End
Life is often referred to as a journey. Reaching the end of the 1,200-mile Pacific Northwest Trail after a two-month walk, Jeff Kish sees the truth behind this metaphor.
KEEN Boots: Trekking Toward 1Million Steps…
Our goal to put down 1 million wilderness steps on a single pair of KEEN boots continues.
11 North American Hikes For Your Bucket List
Hike these 11 trails at some point in your life. You’ll be happy you did.
First Look: ‘Swiss Army’ Delemont Collection
For decades, the Swiss companies Wenger and Victorinox both made knives. This changed last year when the companies merged, and the result is a new and unified Swiss Army brand.
50 Outdoor Adventures, 1 Pair Of Do-All Pants
When you need one single pair of pants that can do just about anything in the outdoors, the Eddie Bauer First Ascent Guide Light Pant is a good place to start.
800,000 Steps: KEEN Boots Hit Milestone At Summit Of Mount Washington
Our quest to hike 1 million steps continues, this week to the highest point in the East.
Remote, Alone, Unspoiled… ‘Wilderness Act’ Alive On Pacific Northwest Trail
“We must leave [future generations] a glimpse of the world as it was in the beginning, not just after we got through with it.” — President Lyndon Johnson
'Crossbow' Is One Tent For All Seasons
This unique concept by SlingFin has three different “bodies” that can be slung inside the “truss” skeleton of poles for use from summer backpacking to winter mountaineering.
A Trek Up ‘Taum Sauk’ Mountain
Missouri’s highpoint is accessed via a short trail. Or, take the long route to the top…
Update: 600,000 steps in KEEN Boots
We set out to hike 1 million steps in the KEEN Durand boots. Four weeks and hundreds of thousands of steps in, we’re happy to report the boots are holding up fine.
Sunscreen? The Answer Is 'Yes'
Skin damage and skin cancer is a risk for anyone, but for those of us who spend hours, days and weeks at a time outside, the stakes are elevated.
Alone With Lions: Thru-Hiking The 'PNT'
The author senses something during this section of the Pacific Northwest Trail from Metaline Falls To Oroville, Wash. His story will make you shiver.
Long Hike: 124,608 Steps In KEEN Durands
This week in our ‘1 Million Steps’ project our hiker hit not deep wilderness but the forests and rolling landscapes of a “rails to trails” route.
Thru-Hiking The 'PNT'… Idaho's Panhandle And The Selkirk Mountain Range
Contributing editor Jeff Kish is hiking the 1,200-mile Pacific Northwest Trail this summer. In this installment he heads into Idaho’s Panhandle and the Selkirk Mountain Range.
KEEN Boot Test: Lake Superior Peninsula
Our quest to hike 1 million steps in the KEEN Durand boots continues. This week, we report on a Lake Superior adventure and the Bayfield Peninsula.
'Combat Boot' Made For Hikers and Hunters
Hiking boot design influenced a new type of footwear from Altai. But so did the serious leather stompers military commandos wear in jungles around the world.
First Look: Ultra-Light 'Yama' Tent Tested On Pacific Northwest Trail
From the trail contributing editor Jeff Kish submitted this review. The whole tent, made of Cuben material, weighs an incredibly feather-light 17.5 ounces.
42,240 More Steps In KEEN Durand Boots
Our quest to hike 1 million steps in the KEEN Durand boots continues. This week, we hit the urban trails in Minneapolis as well as a unique quarry park in central Minnesota.
Eureka to Bonners Ferry… Thru-Hiking The 'Pacific Northwest Trail'
Contributing editor Jeff Kish is hiking the 1,200-mile Pacific Northwest Trail this summer. This is his second report from the trail.
Trailhead To Eureka… Thru-Hiking The ‘PNT’
Contributing editor Jeff Kish is hiking the 1,200-mile Pacific Northwest Trail this summer. This is his first report from the trail.
Local's Guide: Best Hiking In Jackson Hole
A JH local shares her opinion on the best hikes in and around the Grand Tetons.
Test: Source 'Ultimate Hydration System'
An Israel-based brand ships the “Ultimate Hydration System” worldwide and sells the kit for $54. It includes everything needed to sip water and stay hydrated in the outdoors.
‘1 Million Steps’ In KEEN Durand Boots
What will a pair of hiking boots look like after 1 million steps on some of the toughest trails around the U.S.? This summer we’re going to find out…
