You might be wondering if hip packs are good for hiking. There are a variety of reasons why you might want one – extra space, to leave the packpack at home, or to have the essentials close by.

This guide to the best hiking backpacks and daypacks first appeared in the April 2023 issue of The Great Outdoors. It is important to choose a hiking backpack that is not only durable but also has ...

When preparing for a day hike, many hikers just through the bare minimum into their backpack, lace up their boots, and hit ...

When it comes to hiking trips, a certain level of physical fitness can help you achieve your goals. Whether it's the nearby walking trail or grand mountain peak ...

There are endless pairs of leggings on the market, all for different purposes. Here, Jazz Noble highlights the options that ...

Challenges range from easy hiking around County to strenuous treks up the highest peaks in Southern California ...

As a qualified Summer Mountain Leader and someone who is working towards one day becoming a Winter Mountain Leader, I think ...

Zhen Jin, left, and Fang Liu recently traveled from their home in Canada to celebrate their marriage by hiking the entire ...

First came my Berghaus Ulvetanna Hydrodown mitts and then – when I'd worn out these gloves over many seasons of winter hiking ...

Dare yourself to take on new trails in 2025 with one — or all — of these local and regional hiking challenges. There are more than 50,000 acres of open space in San Diego County, plus ...

It’s a new year, and this is exactly when I start getting excited about hikers getting ready to thru-hike the Appalachian ...

The bus ride up the mountain to the 5th station felt fast. Dark green trees blurred by. Raindrops raced each other down the ...