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This Is Our Favorite Hiking Gear of July 2026
9+ hour, 33+ min ago (697+ words) Backpacker Magazine The Gear That Backpacker’s Editors Loved in July 2026 There’s a moment, right around the end of July, where it dawns on most hikers that summer isn’t going to last forever. You’ve heard of seasonal depression? Call this seasonal…...
Which Hiking Socks Last the Longest and Dry the Fastest? We Tested Them in Our Lab.
4+ week, 14+ hour ago (1032+ words) Socks don’t get the respect they deserve. During long days on the trail, socks play multiple roles for hikers, all of them essential. They decrease friction between your skin and boot, preventing blisters; they wick away sweat; they add extra…...
Waterproof vs. Non-Waterproof Shoes: Which Are Better for Hiking?
4+ week, 1+ day ago (838+ words) Just how big is that tradeoff, and how much does it matter? Backpacker Editor-in-Chief Adam Roy headed down to Denver, Colorado’s Outside Lab to talk to Lab Test Editor Adam Trenkamp about what our on-trail and in-lab testing found—and…...
This Durable Gear Survived 10,000 Miles of Hiking
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (608+ words) Backpacker Magazine These Pieces of Hiking Gear Survived Over 10,000 Miles Backpacking gear is built to withstand hard use, but that doesn’t mean it’s indestructible. Spend enough time on the trail, and you’ll experience gear failure in one form or another,…...
Deal of the Week: A Hiking Boot for People Who Hate Hiking in Boots
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (176+ words) Backpacker Magazine Deal of the Week: A Hiking Boot for People Who Hate Hiking in Boots Scarpa Rapid Mid GTX If you made the switch to hiking in trail runners and never looked back, hear us out: This might be…...
Downsizing from Hiking Boots? These Are the 7 Best Trail Runners on the Market.
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1626+ words) For 2026, we sent 10 testers out to hike in a range of trail running shoes wearing heavy packs, weighted vests, and a baby (one tester was pregnant). They tested everywhere from the Colorado Rockies to Machu Picchu; from sandy Southern California…...
The Do-It-All Shoes for Go-Anywhere Hikers
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (224+ words) Backpacker Magazine The Do-It-All Shoes for Go-Anywhere Hikers How about trail shoes that actually fit your feet? It’s a simple request from hikers and the foundation of Topo Athletic’s footwear, literally. A foot-shaped shoe delivers enhanced comfort and agility while…...
The 5 Best Men’s Hiking Shorts and Pants of 2026
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (547+ words) May 2026: Our favorite men’s hiking short overall is the Mission Workshop Stahl LT for its versatility and comfort across most outdoor activities. Our top budget pick is the Mammut Hiking V Pant for its excellent stretch and breathability. This year,…...
The Best Men’s Hiking Shirts (2026)
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (269+ words) Weight: 4.5 oz. Sizes: XS-3XL Pros and Cons + Soft fabric + Breathable + Resists odor – No UPF rating Weight: 6.3 oz. Sizes: XS-XXXL Pros and Cons + Jazzy patterning + Moisture wicking – No UPF rating Pros and Cons + Soft + Durable + Odor-resistant + Reasonably priced – Itchy for some…...
The Best Women’s Hiking Boots for Dirt, Sand, and Rock
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (998+ words) Weight: 13.4 oz per shoe Sizes: 36-42 Pros and Cons + Out-of-box comfort + Versatility + Support – On the pricy side La Sportiva’s Aequilibrium Hike GTX has been a unanimous standout with testers since 2024. (When one tester thought it might be discontinued, she texted us:…...