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6 Best Women’s Hiking Pants for Day Hikes

By: Taryn Shorr

As a female, finding pants of any type that fit well is challenging — at best. If you’re a hiker, finding a pair of quality women’s hiking pants can seem virtually impossible. You want need a pair that offers rugged durability yet… More »

How To

SAR Expert: Testing the Best Cell Phone Compass Apps

By: Rob Speiden

Very few people go anywhere these days without a smartphone. It’s gone so far as to replace the basics of a wristwatch for some people, who pull it out of their pockets whenever they need to check the time. And smartphones… More »

Review

Review: 8 Best Lightweight and Ultralight Down Jackets of 2020

By: Atticus Lee

With the advances made in weather resistance, these picks for the best lightweight and ultralight down jackets bring comfort and warmth closer than ever   There’s nothing quite like the beauty of a forest painted orange, yellow, red, and gold by the leaves… More »

Story

Training For My First Intense Trail Run

By: Ryan Tipps

Probably the most jarring thing about training for a trail run compared with a road run was the mental toll being off the pavement took. Every root and rock was a hazard, and breaking out of my stride into a “shuffle” when I… More »

Review

Review: 6 Best Compact Binoculars for Hiking

By: Ojonugwa Lawrence

For hiking enthusiasts, the importance of having an excellent binocular in their arsenal cannot be overemphasized. A high-quality compact binocular makes a significant difference in a hiker’s journey. It not only reduces their load but will determine if the hiker will have a satisfying hiking… More »

How To

How to Choose a Hydration System for Longer Hikes

By: Suzanne Downing

Water is heavy, and it’s not practical to carry a lot on long hikes, so having a good hydration filtration or purification system handy is imperative   Whether you’re a seasoned long-distance hiker or new to long-distance hiking, you’ll need to… More »

How To

Change-over to Cold-Weather Camping

By: Tom Watson

Adapting your summer camping gear to the shorter, colder days of autumn can extend your comfort zone well into the shoulder season and help you make the transition into winter camping. Oftentimes it requires no more than increasing the weight/insulating properties of the clothing and gear… More »

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Review: Finding the Best La Sportiva Trail Running Shoes for You

By: ActionHub Social

Whether you’re traversing ankle-biting rocks, dancing over downed trees or slipping on muddy curves, what you have on your feet can make a big difference between a good trail run and a disaster of a run. You want shoes on… More »