Your hiking backpack holds your home for the night, or possibly several nights, and you want to avoid a soggy sleeping bag and spare clothes at all costs. Though your pack is probably treated with DWR ...

The Patagonia Torrentshell is made from thick, tear-resistant 50D ripstop recycled nylon, so if you are rough on your backpacking gear, this jacket should probably find its way into your pack. One of ...

We might not particularly like wearing them, but a pair of reliably waterproof trousers are an indispensable item of kit for hiking in the rainy British mountains. When the heavens open, a good pair ...

There's nothing worse than planning a hike and waking up to realize the forecast is calling for cloudy skies and rain. Just like that, your day is ruined. But what if an overcast sky doesn't mean your ...

From lightweight and agile to burly backpacking boots, these are the hiking boots outdoor pros wear and love Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Ebony Roberts is a contributor to Buy Side and ...

Throughout my testing, the Outdoor Research Foray led the pack in every test. Made with a thick, three-layer construction, the Foray pants perform just how you want and need, so you can stay dry no ...

The clothes you wear while hiking are pretty important. They can make the difference between an enjoyable trip or a chafing nightmare. Hiking shorts should fit comfortably by staying in place without ...

A backpacking rain jacket is a must-have, even if you’re expecting nothing but bright, sunny hiking weather. Mother Nature is unpredictable; you never know when the sky might open up in a torrential ...