A badly fitting pack may also prove unstable when tackling steeper ground. To help you make a decision on what hiking ...

This guide to the best hiking backpacks and daypacks first appeared in the April 2023 issue of The Great Outdoors. It is ...

Two testers tried out 25 pairs of men’s and women’s hiking pants, and found two pairs they’d recommend to any hiker.

We tested a mix of 12 wool and synthetic base layers to see which are guaranteed to keep you warm when temperatures drop. Two ...

While day hiking, trail running, backpacking, and scrambling, OL writers and editors have put thousands of miles into testing the best hiking backpacks. When testing a pack, we focus on comfort, ...

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The best part: the slick styling of these shoes make it easy to wear them off the trail as well. This Huckberry backpack is durable enough to pack full of hiking gear but slick enough to tote to ...

More than a dozen testers moved, sweated, stretched, arm balanced, and meditated on 35 mats. These are the ones we’re still ...

In the heat of a busy fall semester, sometimes the best way for students to relax is to disconnect for a moment and step out into nature. During this past fall break, nine students of the College of ...

Having the perfect travel backpack can make or break your adventure. Check out our top picks to see which travel backpacks ...