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Including writer-loved picks from Kuhl, REI, and Yeti. If spending more time outside is on your New Year’s resolution list, hiking is one of the easiest ways to actually make it happen. It’s ...

Swapping a small hiking daypack in place of a bigger rucksack is liberating. Capacious enough for snacks, spare layers and essentials only, you feel so speedy and agile wearing a smaller daypack, as ...

Fall is the ultimate hiking season. Cooler air, fewer insects, lighter crowds, and spectacular foliage all make it a must-do — not to mention the many physical and mental benefits of being active and ...