Whether you love ‘em or hate ‘em, it’s that inevitable time of year for making New Year’s resolutions. Some of us will set goals, others will change habits, and many will aim to live healthier ...

If you're only going hiking for a day you really don't need a huge pack, just something compact and comfortable. From ...

Hikers can be easy to shop for. There is so much hiking gear, apparel, and accessories out there, and so many different styles, colors, and use cases that the gift options are plentiful. Almost, too ...

The best hiking daypack is an essential piece of outdoor gear for day-long adventures on the trail. Heading out to take on a bite-sized adventure, whether you’re close to home or traveling, is more ...

Thru hiking backpacks are made for those who embark on multi-day hikes on long trails like the Appalachian Trail (AT) or the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). For thru hikers, a reliable pack that is light, ...

Whether you’re headed out on a casual day hike upstate to peep some leaves and eat your bodyweight in apple cider donuts or embarking on that years-in-the-planning Boundary Waters trip with your ...

Autumn is an inflection point for hikers: As the leaves fall, we bid goodbye to summer’s balmy temperatures and long days and start thinking more seriously about the cold. We trade up our lightweight ...

It wasn’t that long ago that aspiring thru-hikers had to explain what, exactly, they were doing planning to hike something like the Appalachian Trail or Pacific Crest Trail. The kinds of distances ...

Backpacks endure a lot in their lifetime — getting dragged through trips, streets, trails, and gym locker rooms and crammed ...

Erica Zazo is a Midwest-based freelance outdoor and travel writer. You can find her words in Backpacker, Chicago Tribune, Outbound Collective, and elsewhere. She lives in Chicago with her wife and ...