Hiking

Get a Grip on Gnarly Trails: AKU Rocket Mid Hiking Boot Review

The Italian footwear company AKU released a new hiking boot called the Rocket that’s comfortable out of the box, and supposedly offers 25% more traction.

Written by Will Brendza July 18, 2023

Stoke Is Overrated, Embrace ‘Slowke’: Meet Yourself at 3 MPH

Yeah. Some outdoor sports are a little short on adrenaline. But, that’s a good thing — if you’re willing to make peace with your mind.

Written by Andrew Marshall July 18, 2023

The Fitness-Tracking, Light-Shining, Do-It-All Smartwatch: Garmin’s Instinct 2X Solar Review

The Garmin Instinct 2X Solar is a sub-$500 smartwatch with a flashlight, solar charging, and the best features of the most expensive wrist-top computers.

Written by Berne Broudy July 17, 2023

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Deuter Hiking or Trail Backpack

This week, four lucky winners will win a hiking or trekking backpack from Deuter.

Laura Zerra’s Go-To Survival Gear: What’s in the ‘Naked and Afraid’ Star’s ‘Oh Shit Bag’?

‘Naked and Afraid’ fan favorite Laura Zerra subsists minimally and off-grid when off-camera. We met up to talk gear and take a look inside her…

Written by Shauna Farnell July 13, 2023

Hiker Discovers 3 Decomposed Bodies in Remote CO Camp

The three individuals have not been identified, and no cause or manner and death has been announced — but the pending autopsies may provide answers.

Written by Will Brendza July 12, 2023

What’s in the lululemon Trail Hike Collection?

Known for its athleisure, the brand’s hiking layers emphasize breathability and loose fit for comfort and coverage.

Lighter Than Hyperlite: Outdoor Vitals CS40 Ultra Backpack Carries 20x Its Weight

I’ve worn over 20 backpacking packs in the past year, and the 27-ounce Outdoor Vitals CS40 Ultra Backpack carries weight the best.

Written by Sam Schild July 12, 2023

Hot Pants! Salewa ‘Lavaredo Hemp Light’ Keeps You Oh-So-Cool

Salewa says its Lavaredo Alpine Hemp Light pants are for climbing. I say they’re for anything.

Written by Sean McCoy and Mary Murphy July 11, 2023

Hiker Dies in Wet Slide Avalanche in Calif., Third Snow Fatality in 3 Weeks

After historic snowfall, California’s high country still poses major risks to hikers, climbers, and skiers according to search and rescue teams — a recent avalanche fatality…

Written by Will Brendza July 10, 2023

Rocky Mountain Low? Colorado 14ers See Record Dip in Visits

In 2022, fewer hikers hit the trails of Colorado 14ers than any year since 2015, when a local nonprofit began recording foot traffic.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 10, 2023

Ignik Releases FireCan Elite: More Heat, Better Control, and Canada-Approved

Ignik has made a name for itself with its unique, sustainably minded camping products — and its latest fire pit, the FireCan Elite, is coming…

Written by Will Brendza July 10, 2023

PACT Outdoors Pact Lite Review: Has the Ultimate Poop Kit Finally Arrived?

The PACT Lite takes everything you’d need in a outdoor backcountry bathroom kit and packs it into a skinny, ultralight, Pez-dispenser-like package.

Written by Mary Murphy July 06, 2023

I Packed Nothing for Backpacking and Still Had Everything I Needed: RightOnTrek Gear Rental Review

I used RightOnTrek’s new gear rental system, the Wilderness Edge, for a backpacking trip near the Canadian border and was thoroughly impressed.

Written by Will Brendza July 05, 2023

Designing the Ultimate Thru-Hiking Hoodie: The Story Behind Jolly Gear

Bennett “Jolly” Fisher is developing a cult following for his thru-hiking-specific active shirt: the Jolly Gear Triple Crown Button Down.

Written by Xiaoling Keller July 03, 2023

Garmin inReach Head-to-Head Test: Move Over Mini 2, the Messenger Is in Town

The Messenger is Garmin’s latest inReach device. With better battery life and antenna, it has a slick new app, all for $100 less than the…

Written by Nick Belcaster June 20, 2023

Hemp Is Here: LEKI Launches World’s First Poles Made From Raw ‘Organic Material’

The world’s first trekking poles made from organic hemp fiber have hit the scene, courtesy of LEKI poles.

Written by Will Brendza June 20, 2023

LifeStraw Peak Series Solo Water Filter Review: Popular Goes Pocket-Size

The LifeStraw Peak Series Solo water filter is small, light, and effective.

Written by Sean McCoy June 15, 2023

Gear to Go ‘With’: A Colored Pencil Set for the Mountains and Beyond

If you’re an artist with big adventure plans but limited pack space, With’s colored pencil set just might make it into your permanent kit.

Written by Andrew Marshall June 12, 2023

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Strafe ‘Trail to Summit’ Hiking Kit

This week, two lucky winners will receive a full hiking apparel kit (more than $1,000 value) from Strafe.

Check Out the 9 New National Recreation Trails Announced for ‘Great Outdoors Month’

The Secretary of the Interior announced on June 2 that the National Park Service was expanding the National Trails System by 340 miles.

Written by Will Brendza June 05, 2023

Deuter Aircontact Core Backpack Review: My Original Survived 10 Years — Will the Updated Pack Last as Long?

I’ve been using the Deuter Aircontact Lite for 10 years. After the brand updated the pack and changed its name, I wanted to see how…

Written by Aubrey Byron May 31, 2023

Miracle Blister Prevention: Why Leukotape Is the Surprise Solution

Leukotape is breathable, tearable, works when wet, and it is particularly well suited for preventing friction blisters.

Written by Bergen Tjossem May 31, 2023

Hiker Dies in Grand Canyon Trekking From Rim to Colorado River and Back in a Day

A 36-year-old woman died on the popular Bright Angel Trail, the park announced recently. It’s the second confirmed death on the trail this year.

Written by Sam Anderson May 26, 2023

Heavy-Duty, High-Output Hiking: KÜHL Radikl Outsider Pant Review

KÜHL is renowned for its pants for daily use, travel, work, and hiking. The Radikl Outsider did a lot to impress, but comes with one…

Written by David Young May 24, 2023

Hang or Hold, This Gravity Filter Makes Handling Easy: HydraPak Seeker 6L Gravity Filter Review

I wasn’t a fan of gravity filters until I used the HydraPak Seeker 6L. For campsites, huts, and backpacking, it provides clean water without much…

Written by Will Brendza May 24, 2023

First Look: The Ridge Pant From Alpen Outdoors

Alpen Outdoors introduces the Ridge Pant, an all-around workhorse of an outdoor adventure pant for women.

Written by Rachelle Schrute May 23, 2023

Waterproof Running Pants I Tried to Hate: Arc’teryx Norvan Shell Pants Review

The breathable GORE-TEX Norvan Shell Pants from Arc’teryx are purpose-built for trail running in nasty conditions — and they won’t turn you into a swamp monster.

Written by Bergen Tjossem May 22, 2023