Choosing a sleeping bag comes down to matching your typical overnight lows (using the comfort rating when available), your moisture conditions…

At a Glance Choosing the right footwear for wet trails is a balancing act between keeping water out and letting...

At a Glance Choosing between Merrell and Salomon for winter hiking often comes down to a choice between immediate comfort...

If you like Salomon’s nimble feel but want a more winter-focused alternative, look for a waterproof boot with a stable (often slightly stiffer) platform…

At a Glance Winter hiking demands more from your footwear than a standard summer stroll. To keep your toes warm...

If your alpine days regularly involve navigating in whiteouts, off-trail basins, or complex ridge systems…

For alpine terrain, the best “Garmin alternative” usually isn’t one gadget — it’s a setup that keeps working in cold, wind, and no-service zones.

At a Glance Alpine terrain demands more than just a standard hiking boot. When you move from soft dirt trails...

At a Glance Black Diamond has long been the gold standard for climbers, but their expansion into dedicated hiking and...

If your day hikes include unfamiliar trails, spotty cell service, or you simply want navigation tools that still work when your phone is dying…