Day hikes to trekking for many miles down the trail, we cover a range of hiking products.
With more than 3 months of hiking completed, the aptly trail-named ‘Second Chance Hiker’ is well on his way to completing the 2,650 miles. His goal not only includes completing the trail but also losing 200 pounds in the process.
What’s the best ultralight backpack? We interviewed thru-hikers and put several models to the test ourselves to find some of the top lightweight backpacks for hikers.
MSR squares up with cottage industry brands in a minimalist 10.2-ounce solo bug shelter.
Authorities were unable to resuscitate the 16-year-old boy, who collapsed suddenly while hiking down from Picacho Peak.
A 32-year-old soldier remains in stable condition after he climbed over a guardrail and fell over a 300-foot cliff at Hawaii’s Volcanoes National Park.
This week’s screaming deals highlight the Danner Mountain 600, one BAD duffel bag, and an artist-designed Buff.
See our guide to the best trekking poles of 2019, with reviews of top aluminum and carbon options from Black Diamond, LEKI, Kelty, and more.
This daypack for your summer hikes is more than 50 percent off. The Fjällräven High Coast Trail Backpack uses the Swedish brand’s most durable fabric and looks great too.
Covering 4,000 miles through the wilds of Alaska revealed a few truths for Caroline Van Hemert. She shares these lessons that others can apply to wilderness epics of their own.
One of the best-kept secrets in Colorado is hiking Rattlesnake Arches from the Colorado River. See sights as grand as a national park but without long lines or congested parking.
Unexploded avalanche ordnances may be dotting the Colorado landscape this spring.
Check out our guide to the best men’s hiking pants, including pants from prAna, Mountain Hardwear, Arc’teryx, and more.
Jeff Garmire hiked and ran the 800-mile Arizona Trail, which stretches across the entirety of Arizona, faster than anyone else. For the feat, he averaged more than 50 miles per day.
The Vasque St. Elias FG GTX is made of full-grain leather, breaks in quickly, and serves up all-day comfort.
See our review of the best baby carriers for hiking in 2019, with child backpack carriers from Deuter, Osprey, Kelty, Thule, Ergo, and more.
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HOKA ONE ONE recently released its SKY collection. Most know HOKA for its high-cushion, low-drop running shoes. Meet the brand’s speed-hiking boots.
In 2017, Joe ‘Stringbean’ McConaughy set both the supported and self-supported records on the Appalachian Trail. This video documents his efforts, told largely from a first-person point of view.
The SKY Arkali from HOKA ONE ONE is a shoe like no other. Velcro ankle straps, grippy rubber, and HOKA’s signature plush foam combine in one of the most futuristic trail shoes we’ve seen.
Here are the best women’s hiking, climbing, and travel pants. Pick a pair and get ready for adventure.
Hiking 25 miles in a day is absolutely doable. That may sound unrealistic to some, but thru-hikers do 25 miles every day. For months on end. While sleeping in a tent every night.
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This week, three lucky men and three lucky women will receive their choice of a pair of SKY hiking boots from HOKA ONE ONE!
Near the border of West Texas and New Mexico, the Guadalupe Mountains host Texas’ four tallest peaks. We ascended a surprisingly challenging 3,000 feet to Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas, to peer into Mexico and soak in the desert views.
These Vogue-like staged photographs started as a drunk stunt but grew into something else along the 2,653-mile Pacific Crest Trail.
With mosquitoes driving him nuts, one PCT thru-hiker decided to go for 38 hours straight. Thankfully for us, he made a video of the endeavor.
Full protection, fewer grams: Six Moon Designs touts its Silver Shadow Carbon as the ‘lightest full-size trekking umbrella on the market.’
I don’t remember exactly when my mom handed these hiking boots down to me. But I do know that they’ve kept me warm, comfortable, and protected throughout Appalachia and the Rockies — just like she has my whole life.
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Want to get out in weather that keeps most people cocooned in their beds? Here’s how to stay warm and prepare to spend the day hiking in a winter wonderland.
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The Danner Mountain 600 is already an award winner and best-seller for a reason: versatility. Now, the brand says the Weatherized model will carry customers farther than ever.
I live in a town where break-ins aren’t common. It’s just far enough from the city to elude everyday urban crime and just remote enough to discourage thieves from even going to the effort.
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Getting into the backcountry for the first time can be an intimidating experience. There are many scenarios where it pays to go with a guide, especially in variable winter conditions.
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Here at GJ, we test a lot of gear. Now, we want to give you the chance to win some gear too.