When taking on a strenuous hike, turn to hiking poles for extra support. We’ve rounded up the best trekking poles to consider.

Dressing in layers is key to staying comfortable on a hike. Check out our top picks for the best base layers on the market.

The best hiking gloves will keep you warm and have a variety of other specs that will make you look forward to your winter hikes.

Thinking about heading outdoors for a hike, but then remembering it’s still winter? Keep these tips in mind for hiking in cold weather.

If you love hiking in the winter, consider investing in a traction device to help you feel more confident in slippery conditions.

Going hiking for the day? You’re going to need a place to put your essentials. Here are the best hiking daypacks.

A survival blanket is a smart purchase before any camping adventure or outdoor activity. Here are our picks for the best emergency blankets.

As any thru hiker will tell you, prepare to have your heart broken. It’s a grueling test of both mental and physical strength that pushes even the most seasoned outdoor enthusiasts to their limits. For thru hiker Billy Bowling (@babowling12 on Twitter,) the parts of the trail that give him the most joy are the [...]

After surviving a 1,000-foot fall, one man has sent out a PSA all hikers need to take note of. After Ian Snyder took the fall at one of Oahu’s most dangerous hiking trails, he’s spreading awareness to keep others from ending up in the same predicament.  The 35-year-old made headlines last December after tumbling off [...]

Even the most novice hikers know that there are some absolute no-nos when hiking. Leave No Trace, keeping dogs leashed, and respecting wildlife are some policies most hikers happily abide by.  However, sometimes people either need to be more educated or care more about proper etiquette while on trails. One hiker recently caught someone going [...]