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Combining the features of hiking shoes, climbing slippers, and even mountaineering boots, approach shoes are in a category of their own. For climbers, they’re an essential piece of footwear that provides stability and traction on rock in addition to...

Whether you're setting off on a three-month foray around South America or visiting family a state away, wheeled duffel bags are versatile pieces of luggage for any itinerary. In addition to offering unmatched portability, wheeled duffels make it easy...

Traveling can be an involved and exhausting undertaking, but staying comfortable on long plane rides and packed buses can help make the experience a little more bearable. Travel pants can be a key part of this equation. Many of today’s leading designs...

Backcountry.com is a one-stop shop for all types of outdoor gear, and their Semi-Annual Sale—which runs through Friday, February 28—is a great time to save on top-rated products from some of the best brands in the business. From big-ticket items like...

Merging features from Patagonia’s winter-weight DAS Parka and their fast-and-light-focused Micro Puff, the DAS Light Hoody was a quick favorite among climbers and backcountry skiers when it first hit the market in 2020. Billed as...

Tasked with transmitting your location and helping you search for buried victims, an avalanche beacon (also called a transceiver) is an essential piece of gear for backcountry exploration. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the backcountry, it's...

It’s amazing to think that a sleeping bag can weigh only 1 pound and keep you warm through the night. To pull this off, manufacturers utilize light and lofty down insulation, thin shell and lining fabrics, and...

I wore the Altra Lone Peak Hiker 3 boots over three weeks of steep, rocky trails in the wilds of Wyoming, testing this over-the-ankle version of the thru-hiker favorite during 12-hour days with a 70-pound guiding pack. While my standard Lone Peak shoes...

Let’s face it: It rains, and sometimes it pours. Thankfully, a good rain jacket can provide a solid layer of defense against the elements. Our female editors have tested dozens of designs on trails near and far to bring you our 18 favorites below...

For years, it felt like we had to choose between the tried and true slouchy sweatpants method or overly technical hiking pants for long flights and road trips. Either that or a stiff, scratchy pair of jeans. While these have their place, there's just...

Known for making some of the most sought-after packs for ultralight backpacking, Hyperlite Mountain Gear has brought its robust Dyneema construction to the ski and snowboarding world with the Headwall 55. Designed in partnership with ski mountaineer...