Hiking

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The best hiking shoes for wide feet sit in the grass.
Adventure

The Best Hiking Shoes for Wide Feet of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We previewed AllTrails Peak membership.
Gear

AllTrails Now Has Custom Routes, a “More Scenic” Selection, and Community Heatmap

By Laura Lancaster, By Ashley Thess

We tested the best hiking daypacks.
Gear

Camping and Hiking Markdowns at REI: Up to 50% Off

By Ashley Thess

Expert recommendations on the best barefoot shoes
Gear

The Best Barefoot Shoes, According to Experts and Hands-on Tests

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best trekking poles.
Gear

The Best Trekking Poles of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

psilocybin "Golden Teacher" psychedelic mushrooms
Adventure

Two Hikers Called 911 to Report One of Their Buddies Died. It Turns Out They Were Only Tripping on Shrooms

By Alice Jones Webb

Testing the Shift Mags while biking.
Gear

Our Favorite Smith Sunglasses Are 40% Off at Backcountry

By Ashley Thess

Three hikers walk up rock formation.
Gear

Your Guide to REI’s Anniversary Sale: 25% Off Adventure Gear

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best hiking sandals.
Gear

The Best Hiking Sandals of 2025, Trail Tested

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best hiking daypacks.
Gear

The Best Hiking Daypacks of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Rachel Cavanaugh

The Sea to Summit sits in a tent.
Gear

The Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2025

By Ashley Thess, By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best hiking leggings.
Gear

The Best Hiking Leggings of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best lightweight hiking shoes.
Gear

The Best Lightweight Hiking Shoes of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Justin La Vigne, By Ashley Thess

I tested the best insoles for hiking boots.
Gear

The Best Insoles for Hiking of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

Guitar Lake, John Muir Trail
Adventure

Hiking the John Muir Trail: Permits, Planning, Gear, and Resupply Details for the Greatest Wilderness Trail in America

By Laura Lancaster

A man on top of a mountain
Gear

The Best Hiking Pants of 2025

By Laura Lancaster, By Justin La Vigne, By Alice Jones Webb

Waterproof textile background with water drops vs water resistant
Gear

Water Resistant vs Waterproof: Here’s What You Need to Know

By Christine Peterson

Author crosses snow field.
Gear

The Best Thermal Underwear for Men, Tested and Reviewed

By Sean McNally

I folded my socks down to create a thicker barrier between my blistered heels and the back of the shoe.
Gear

The Best Women’s Hiking Shoes of 2025

By Ashley Thess, By Laura Lancaster, By Alice Jones Webb

backpacking
Adventure

A Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking

By Diana Helmuth

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