Keep out the wind, rain, and cold with our favorite shells of the season

Our testers found load haulers for every trip and hiker. Pick yours and enjoy the spoils.

This year's top gadgets are designed to keep you safe and comfortable on the trail while staying out of your way.

Find the perfect shelter to match the perfect location.

Treat your feet with these trail runners and mid-cuts.

For five months, we crisscrossed continents, climates, and comfort zones to put the newest outdoor products to the test. Presenting the 12 winners of this year’s Editors’ Choice Awards.

Sleep well in the backcountry with these down and synthetic models.

All the best accessories for your campsite.

With its mixed hardwood forests, the east coast has some of the country's best fall leaves. See them before they're gone on these six hikes.

Private lake views and a show are a good enough reason to tackle this 3-day trek.

Forest meets prairie meets river in this northern haven.

Explore the alpine for endless vistas, mountains galore, and a touch of class.

Trek through villages that still have one foot in the past

You don’t need to stay in Barcelona to experience the rich history of this region in Spain.

Step inside a medieval cave dwelling and step back into history.

From dayhikes to weekends to weeklong hikes, our Grand Canyon expert will have you ready to hit this natural wonder in no time.

We explored the Austrian hills with Komperdell’s famed mountaineer Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner to get the inside scoop.

Doing a number two outside can be a fraught topic for kids. But it doesn't have to be.

Keep your gear going season after season with these tips.

Chow down on these edible plants, all found across the U.S.

It’s just like backpacking, but with a paddleboard instead of boots. Right?

Going meatless shouldn’t mean going hungry. These protein-packed vegan recipes will satisfy any hiker.

Birding adds a new dimension to every hike.

Expert advice from Hike It Baby's Jessica Carillo Allatore

When it's cold and rainy and you need a campfire, now, these three fire starter kits will do the job.

Bear spray in the backcountry is a must. We tested two powerful brands.

In October 2018, Rob Lundgren, 66, woke from a dream to find himself in a nightmare—lost in Idaho’s Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness

When a desert dayhike goes wrong, do you have the skills to survive? Play our game and find out.

Are we wired to get out of dangerous situations alive? We talked to the experts.

For J.P. Rose, 34, and Christina Fialho, 35, an idyllic dayhike in the Caribbean in 2017 turned into a nightmare.

Follow these guidelines so you don't have to cut your trip short.

When a boulder snaps his leg on a California mountain, Gregg Hein finds himself in a fight for his life.