Ultralight gear for hiking is having a major moment and for the most part, I’m here for it. When I'm backpacking, my Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor backpack, Sea to Summit Ember II Down 35 ...

Get ready for a more comfortable hike — without the back pain. I’m no ultralight hiker. I’m all for lightweight hiking gear, ...

Whether you’re heading deep into the backcountry or simply enjoying a few hours on your local trail, finding a good pair of lightweight hiking shoes is a critical decision. The right footwear ...

Columbia’s Novo Trail Shoe is a flexible, breathable hiker that, as far as hiking footwear goes, won’t break the bank. (Read: ...

Lightweight hiking boots weigh between one and three pounds ... Editor for Popular Mechanics with a focus on men's style, gear, and home goods. Recently, he was coordinator of partnership content ...

Staying comfortable during spring in the Pacific Northwest means preparing for a mix of rain, wind, and sudden temperature ...

Spring in the Southwest can be sunny, cold, and windy, all in the same day. Luckily, this gear will have your back.

The lone shopper to review this jacket at REI called it “a perfect lightweight hiking and casual jacket” and said, “It is comfortable and well designed.” On the Fjallraven website ...

These seven stood out as the best lightweight hiking shoes. Justin La Vigne took contenders into the harsh Alaska backcountry, while editor-in-chief Alex Robinson, staff writer Laura Lancaster, and ...