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Best Hiking Boots for Women of 2024
Waist-down view of a hiker taking a rest break by sitting on some rocks in the La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX boots with rocky, high-desert clifs in the background.

Best Hiking Boots for Women of 2024

After rigorous on-trail testing, we’ve narrowed down our list of the most comfortable, durable, and lightweight hiking boots to keep you moving on…
Best Trail Running Shoes for Women of 2024
A trail runner resting on a boulder in an airy grassy hills setting in the HOKA Speedgoat 5 shoes

Best Trail Running Shoes for Women of 2024

We hit the ground running to find the best trail runners for every type of terrain. From mountain ridges to forest paths, we’ll help you find the right shoe for you.
Best Hiking Socks of 2024
Closeup of a hiker's feet in the Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew socks and Salomon X Ultra shoes on the rim of the Grand Canyon

Best Hiking Socks of 2024

Keep blisters at bay with the perfect pair of well-cushioned hiking socks. Check out our top picks to pamper your feet on your next backpacking adventure.
Best Hiking Shoes for Men of 2024
Muscular hiker legs traversing an alpine meadow in the HOKA Speedgoat 5 hiking shoes

Best Hiking Shoes for Men of 2024

We’ve hiked thousands of miles in the best hiking shoes available to see which ones gained the most traction with our team of experts…
Best Winter Boots for Men of 2024
A hiker standing on a snowbank in the Salomon X Ultra Mid Winter boots with blue mountains on the horizon

Best Winter Boots for Men of 2024

Get the traction you need and keep the chill off your toes with a pair of our favorite winter hiking boots. These kicks are cozier than a snow day with a side of hot cocoa.
Best Hiking Boots for Men of 2024
Knee-down view of a hiker walking a ridge in the Cascade Mountains in the Men's Salomon Quest 4 GTX hiking boots

Best Hiking Boots for Men of 2024

We set out to find the most comfortable, durable, and supportive hiking boots available. After logging hundreds of trail miles ourselves, these top…
Best Rain Boots for Men of 2024
A hiker walking through a puddle in a pair of low ankle rain boots

Best Rain Boots for Men of 2024

Move through the muck with confidence in one of our picks for the best rain boots. We tested every pair to ensure they’ll keep your feet warm and dry, even in the nastiest weather.
Best Down Jackets of 2024
A backpacker standing by a mountain lake in a teal down jacket

Best Down Jackets of 2024

Down for an adventure? Our trail-tested recommendations for the best down jackets will keep you warm and comfortable on trail and in town.
Best Winter Boots for Women of 2024
Closeup of three women's sitting on some steps in winter boots including the Sorel Slimpack III Lace & Columbia Minx Shorty III

Best Winter Boots for Women of 2024

We’ve braved the winter chill to find top-notch boots that blend function with fashion. These winter wonders will keep you stomping away with confidence.
Best Rain Pants of 2024
A hiker sitting on a mossy old growth log in the Outdoor Research Helium Rain Pants

Best Rain Pants of 2024

Any weather is hiking weather with the right gear! We’ve trekked thousands of miles in the best rain jackets to narrow our list down to the most protective, versatile, and comfortable options out there.
A Guide to Hiking in Torres del Paine: W, O, and Q Treks

A Guide to Hiking in Torres del Paine: W, O, and Q Treks

If it’s your first time visiting Patagonia, a visit to Torres del Paine will most likely be on your itinerary, and for good reason. This spectacular Chilean region offers some of the best trekking in the world –  dramatic granite spires, immense glaciers, glistening turquoise lakes – all the ingredients for an unforgettable and rugged adventure.
20 Great Ways to Use Your REI 20% Off Coupon
A hiker wearing an Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultralight Backpack in a slot canyon in Utah

20 Great Ways to Use Your REI 20% Off Coupon

With the continuing risk of COVID-19, we’re first and foremost hoping for the comfort and safety of our readers, friends, and family. While experts are recommending social distancing for everyone and self-quarantine if you’re exhibiting symptoms, we want to remind you all of the mental and physical health benefits of an outdoor lifestyle.
35 Great Deals at REI’s Member Rewards Sale

35 Great Deals at REI’s Member Rewards Sale

REI has shut its doors for the time being for the safety of retail employees (who are still being paid), members, and guests. That said, REI.com is still open and all REI members should have just received their dividends. REI’s annual Member Rewards sale goes from March 20-April 6th and it’s chock full of good online deals.
5 Reasons To Ditch Your Hiking Boots

5 Reasons To Ditch Your Hiking Boots

For many of us, it’s been drilled into our heads since day one that backpackers wear boots. That’s just what you do…
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Versa Ultralight Fanny Pack Review

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Versa Ultralight Fanny Pack Review

Hyperlite Mountain Gear makes some of our favorite ultralight backpacks, tents, and accessories, and they’ve done it again…
Cirque of the Towers 3-Day Backpacking Loop – Wind River, WY

Cirque of the Towers 3-Day Backpacking Loop – Wind River, WY

The Wind River Range in Wyoming is a place you truly have to see to believe. It’s an outdoor adventurer’s dream come true. Where immense glacier-carved granite spires tower over crystal-clear lakes, rolling meadows, and fields choked with high-alpine wildflowers. 
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