Gear
Learn to gear up for your hiking, backpacking, and mountaineering adventures without breaking the budget. Reviews, packing lists, shopping advice, and much more.
Enjoy the fun and fitness benefits of hiking all winter! Here's how to choose the best winter hiking clothes and layer them for maximum warmth and comfort.
Trail running gear doesn't have to break the bank — or your closet. Here's how to get started with just 3 essentials — plus accessories to love later.
Discover new trails. Navigate, stargaze, and peak find like a boss! These 9 essential outdoor apps make adventuring easier, safer, and more fun.
Find the best women's hiking pants for summer! Click to read about the pros and cons of shorts, convertible pants, hiking leggings and more.
Can Vie Active's Rockell leggings hang outside the yoga studio? Here's what happened when I put them through some serious sweat testing.
An honest gear review of the MSR Evo Ascent Snowshoe from a long-time user. Learn why these are a great value for winter hiking and backpacking adventures.
Need a hiking gift at the last minute? Here are 27 awesome gift ideas for hikers, backpackers, and mountaineers that you can order fast from Amazon.
It's important to layer your winter hiking clothes. But what about pants? This article shows you what pants to wear for all weather conditions.
No more wool socks! Get the hiker in your life a meaningful gift they'll love forever. Here are 11 cool and unique hiking gifts from independent artists.
The best travel underwear is quick drying and easy to wash so you can travel with just 1–2 pairs. Here are my tips, plus my review of ExOfficio Give-n-Go.
Looking for the best heart rate monitor for your money? In this Wahoo TICKR review, I share why it's the device I trust for all my mountaineering training.
Outfit yourself for mountaineering and backpacking without blowing the budget! Here's a list of my favorite workarounds and discount outdoor gear websites.
Reader questions answered! How to buy mountaineering boots online, single vs. double mountaineering boots, options for women, rental considerations, and shopping tips.
Not sure what to pack in your hiking backpack? Take the 10 essentials of hiking gear on every trip so you can stay safe and survive in an emergency.
Could your hiking first aid kit keep you alive in a wilderness emergency? Here's how to boost your kit's lifesaving power without adding too much weight.
Sure, SPOT can totally save your ass, but setting it up can be pure torture. Here's everything you need to get your SPOT Gen3 trail-ready in minutes.
Is your chest heart rate monitor driving you berserk with inaccurate readings? Try these 17 troubleshooting tips to get your workouts back on track.