Hiking pants — as worn by German tourists in Times Square, the most granola guy at your college co-op, and actual outdoorspeople — are traditionally rather slim-fitting and tapered. They’re designed ...

REI has loads of hiking boots on sale as we head into spring. Snag a pair from The North Face, Merrell, KEEN and more ...

REI has launched a major sale on hiking boots with prices starting at an incredible $50. The REI sale covers a wide range of hiking footwear across major brands. You’ll find everything from ...

Why should you buy hiking shoes instead of hiking boots? Well, it’s simple: because if you aren’t traveling over seriously rugged terrain or carrying a heavily loaded pack, you might not need the full ...

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HIKING TOOK off in popularity during the pandemic as it was one of a handful of relatively safe outdoor activities that was both easily accessible and incredibly rewarding. Some hikes are as short as ...

A rugged hiker standing atop a jagged peak, sweat-drenched and triumphant, looking like they just finished filming a high-budget energy drink commercial. This image does not feel like an invitation to ...

The Allegheny National Forest Chapter of the North Country Trail Association is excited to announce the annual Allegheny 100 Hiking Challenge (A-100) from June 12–14, 2026. The A-100 is not a race but ...

Although we love the durability and support of a good pair of hiking boots, many hikers these days are leaning toward lighter, more flexible low-top shoes as their go-to hiking kicks. And as the ...

We updated this article in July 2022 to add more information about each featured product, based on extensive research done by our team. Exploring the great outdoors offers a chance to reconnect with ...