Don’t knock cold weather adventure until you try it. Hikes during the winter and shoulder seasons — which include March, April, September, October and November — are some of the best times to hit the ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. REI has been dropping deep discounts on all kinds of hiking ...

The CC-los waterproof hiking boots are a comfy, versatile option for the trail. They’re cushioned with removable memory foam insoles, and the rubber outsole keeps you steady on different terrain. Plus ...

Let’s face it, sturdy boots are one of the most expensive (and most important) pieces of gear in your hiking or backpacking closet, and researching the latest tech-forward, lightweight and waterproof ...

REI has been dropping deep discounts on gear from brands like The North Face, Arc'teryx, and Fjallraven, but there are also big sales to be found on essential footwear. The outdoor retailer recently ...

REI just dropped a big surprise sale on five of the best outdoor gear brands on the market. Through Mar. 3, REI Co-op members (a program worth joining if you haven’t already) can get an extra 25% off ...

Right out of the box, the Vasque Breeze LT NTX are stiff. A firm sole and ankle collar provides the wearer with confidence in each step on rocky, wet, or uneven terrain. However, while this sturdiness ...

“I recently did several two and three-mile hikes in these, over pretty rough terrain, and also a ton of water, snow, and mud, and these little champs handled it all easily.” Don’t let wet weather keep ...

Staying comfy on a hike or backpacking trip is vital, regardless of the season. As for footwear on the trail, lightweight hiking boots quicken your pace and protect you from dreadful mid-hike woes ...

Hiking boot brands have been perfecting the alchemy of truly great footwear for decades. Some of it is about staying on top of the technical side: the right Vibram rubber with just-so lugs, a midsole ...