Hiking

1 Million Steps In KEEN Boots!

Our two-month-long test comes to an end in Portland, Ore., where KEEN Durand boots are made.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 01, 2014

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…

Written by Sean McCoy September 30, 2014

KEEN Boots: Trekking Toward 1Million Steps…

Our goal to put down 1 million wilderness steps on a single pair of KEEN boots continues.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 19, 2014

11 North American Hikes For Your Bucket List

Hike these 11 trails at some point in your life. You’ll be happy you did.

Written by Sean McCoy September 18, 2014

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 17, 2014

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…

Written by Sean McCoy September 11, 2014

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.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 10, 2014

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.” –…

Written by Sean McCoy September 05, 2014

'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…

Written by Sean McCoy September 04, 2014

A Trek Up ‘Taum Sauk’ Mountain

Missouri’s highpoint is accessed via a short trail. Or, take the long route to the top…

Written by Stephen Regenold September 04, 2014

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 22, 2014

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,…

Written by Patrick Murphy August 19, 2014

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.

Written by Sean McCoy August 19, 2014

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”…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 15, 2014

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 11, 2014

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 08, 2014

'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…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 01, 2014

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.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 31, 2014

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 30, 2014

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.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 30, 2014

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.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 24, 2014

Local's Guide: Best Hiking In Jackson Hole

A JH local shares her opinion on the best hikes in and around the Grand Tetons.

Written by Sean McCoy July 18, 2014

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 17, 2014

‘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…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 15, 2014

Follow Thru-Hike Of ‘Pacific Northwest Trail’ On GearJunkie All Summer

GearJunkie contributor Jeff Kish is about to begin a through-hike of the 1,200-mile Pacific Northwest Trail to test gear and document what is regarded as…

Written by Sean McCoy July 14, 2014

First Look: Montane Minimus Jacket Packs To 'Size Of Apple'

Fully waterproof and breathable, the Montane Minimus Jacket packs down tiny and weighs less than half a pound. We review this ultralight storm shell.

Written by Sean McCoy July 07, 2014

On Independence Day, Celebrate The American Wilderness

The United States has the largest wilderness preservation system in the world with more than 618 million acres of publicly owned federal lands, something every…

Written by Sean McCoy July 02, 2014