All Hiking Guides — Hiking Care

There is no way to reach Havasu Falls without a Havasupai Tribe reservation, and no guaranteed hike-free trip. Here is what the…

October 7, 202622 min read

Six backpacking tripods compared by weight, folded length, maximum height and load rating, plus how to choose between aluminum and carbon fiber,…

October 5, 202621 min read

Hiking Boots

Mud, salt and sweat wear boots out fast. Here is how to clean hiking boots by material, dry them safely, fix odor…

October 5, 202624 min read

Camping

Not all tent brands are alike. See what Big Agnes, MSR, NEMO, Coleman, Kelty and REI Co-op each do best, their price…

October 2, 202620 min read

Hiking Apparel

We compared six tank tops with built-in bra support for hiking, and explain honestly when a shelf bra is enough and when…

September 30, 202623 min read

Hiking Apparel

We compared fabric, fit, pockets and sizing on seven current hiking pants for women, including petite, tall, plus and curvy options, using…

September 28, 202625 min read

Thirteen of the Midwest's best hikes compared across 8 states: distance, difficulty, best season, fees and permits, from national lakeshores to long…

September 27, 202620 min read

Seven cameras compared by weight, sensor size, weather sealing and cold-weather battery life, plus an honest look at when a phone is…

September 25, 202624 min read

Hiking Boots

Buying hiking boots gets easy when you follow a simple order: match the boot to your hikes, choose materials and waterproofing, then…

September 24, 202624 min read

Wondering what to eat before a hike? Get simple, research-based guidance on meal timing, carbs vs protein vs fat, sample meals by…

September 21, 202625 min read

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