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REI Half dome set up by an alpine lake

The Best Deals of REI’s Anniversary Sale: Tents, Sleeping Bags, Camp Chairs, Coolers, and More

By Scott Einsmann

Expert recommendations on the best barefoot shoes

After Hiking 1,000+ Miles in The Best Barefoot Shoes, This Is What We Actually Wear Everyday

By Laura Lancaster

An illustration of a man hiking across a tree which has a bear on it.

‘Better a Live Coward Than a Dead Hero.’ My Lifetime of Grizzly Bear Encounters

We tested the best packrafts on the water.

The Best Packrafts, River Tested

By Ashley Thess

The best hiking shoes for wide feet sit in the grass.

The Best Hiking Shoes for Wide Feet of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We previewed AllTrails Peak membership.

AllTrails Now Has Custom Routes, a “More Scenic” Selection, and Community Heatmap

By Laura Lancaster, Ashley Thess

We tested the best hiking daypacks.

Camping and Hiking Markdowns at REI: Up to 50% Off

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best trekking poles.

The Best Trekking Poles of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

psilocybin "Golden Teacher" psychedelic mushrooms

Two Hikers Called 911 to Report One of Their Buddies Died. It Turns Out They Were Only Tripping on Shrooms

By Alice Jones Webb

Testing the Shift Mags while biking.

Our Favorite Smith Sunglasses Are 40% Off at Backcountry

By Ashley Thess

Three hikers walk up rock formation.

Your Guide to REI’s Anniversary Sale: 25% Off Adventure Gear

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best hiking sandals.

The Best Hiking Sandals of 2026, Trail Tested

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best hiking daypacks.

The Best Hiking Daypacks of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Rachel Cavanaugh

We tested the best hiking leggings.

The Best Hiking Leggings of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best lightweight hiking shoes.

The Best Lightweight Hiking Shoes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Justin La Vigne, Ashley Thess

I tested the best insoles for hiking boots.

The Best Insoles for Hiking of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

Guitar Lake, John Muir Trail

Hiking the John Muir Trail: Permits, Planning, Gear, and Resupply Details for the Greatest Wilderness Trail in America

By Laura Lancaster

A man on top of a mountain

The Best Hiking Pants of 2026

By Laura Lancaster, Justin La Vigne, Alice Jones Webb

Waterproof textile background with water drops vs water resistant

Water Resistant vs Waterproof: Here’s What You Need to Know

By Christine Peterson

Author crosses snow field.

The Best Thermal Underwear for Men, Tested and Reviewed

By Sean McNally