Hike Gnarly Trails: Columbia Conspiracy III Shoe Review
For several days, dozens of miles, and hundreds of rocky, Incan steps, we abused Columbia's waterproof light hiker — the Conspiracy III Titanium OutDry. Read More...
June 15, 2018
Outdoor:Hiking
Day hikes to trekking for many miles down the trail, we cover a range of hiking products.
Spelunking in Banff: Watch Caving Under the Rocky Mountains
Afraid of dark, tight spaces? Eric Hanson takes us inside Canmore Caves in Banff National Park. While most visitors hike trails, below the surface is an expansive network of otherworldy caves. Read More...
June 13, 2018
Carbon & Kevlar: MSR Trekking Poles Survive Alaskan Test
Carbon fiber, Kevlar, and the patented DynaLock adjustable closure combine in the light, compact, sturdy MSR Ascent Pole. Read More...
June 13, 2018
Danner Pronghorn Hunting Boot: A Season-Long Test
Anyone who hunts knows that wet feet suck — and that wet, cold feet suck even worse. I tested the Danner Pronghorn boot in the hope my feet would stay warm and dry. Read More...
June 13, 2018
Free Gear Fridays: Hanwag Tatra Light GTX Trekking Boots
Win a pair of modern, Hanwag Tatra Light GTX trekking boots in this week's Free Gear Friday giveaway. Read More...
June 8, 2018
Buy These Boots to Help More Women Get Outside
Merrell just launched the female-focused Chameleon 7 Storm XX hiking boot. And this Sunday, 10 percent of every women's hiking boot purchase goes toward getting more women outdoors. Read More...
June 8, 2018
Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week
From next-gen tech to ingenious innovation, our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Read More...
June 7, 2018
Outdoor Office: Big Agnes to Thru-Hike Colorado
Sleeping-bag maker Big Agnes will send more than 70 employees on an awareness-raising thru-hike of Colorado's Continental Divide Trail. Read More...
June 7, 2018
Isolated in the Backcountry: Watch ‘Heli Hiking’ in Banff
Eric Hanson gives a tour of Banff National Park, complete with hiking trails accessed by helicopter. This video offers one of the more unique ways to view the beautiful Canadian national park. Read More...
June 4, 2018
Free Gear Fridays: Merrell MQM Flex Shoes & Hiking Trip Giveaway
This week, as part of our larger Find Your FKT contest, we’re giving away 12 pairs of Merrell MQM Flex shoes and an all-expenses-paid weekend hiking trip for two. Read More...
May 25, 2018
Outdoor Hazard: How to Avoid a Cougar Attack
Cougar attacks are rare, but it pays to play defensively in mountain lion territory. Here, we provide some tips on how to avoid these encounters and what to do in the rare event of an attack. Read More...
May 23, 2018
Awesome Hiking Boot: The Salomon X Ultra 3 Mid GTX
The Salomon X Ultra 3 Mid GTX is a very comfortable, fairly light, waterproof boot that fit my foot well right out of the box. Three big days on and off trail left me looking forward to more miles in these boots. Read More...
May 11, 2018
Don’t Stack Rocks! YouTuber Rails Against Random Cairns
Stacking rocks can be dangerous. Random cairns can lead hikers astray if created irresponsibly, attract animals, and further humanity's impact on the outdoors. Read More...
May 9, 2018
Fastest Known: Film Documents ‘Origins of FKT’
An original production from GearJunkie and Wild Confluence, 'Origins Of FKT' gives a visual timeline of the rise of fastest known time attempts and the culture that has developed around it since 2000. Read More...
May 2, 2018
Patagonia ‘Unbounded’: Documentary Reveals Wild Controversies
One film crew trekked for four months through one of the most rugged trails in the world. Their goal? To uncover the greatest threats to the Patagonian people and wilderness. Read More...
May 1, 2018
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