Digital Trends staffer Parker Hall recently spent two weeks trekking through Nepal’s Annapurna region. Below you’ll find a full gear guide based on his experiences. There is one singular truth that ...

Gear up without weighing yourself down with these smart lightweight backpacking picks.

When it comes to adventuring in the great outdoors, there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear. Luckily, there’s plenty of waterproof hiking gear for all sizes, styles and budgets. So, ...

In many ways, winter hiking is quite similar to warm-weather hiking. In both cases, you’ll need proper hiking boots, appropriate clothing and a water bottle to keep you hydrated. The only difference ...

You’ve been hiking for a while now, and you’re ready to ditch the day backpack and walking sneakers for more advanced equipment. But where do you start? We’ve got a list of gear that’ll take your hike ...

In 2002, on day eight of my first-ever thru hike of the Appalachian Trail, I descended to the Nantahala Outdoor Center at mile 138 with a deflated spirit, a crushingly heavy pack, shin splints, and ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Allison Olmsted covers lifestyle for active women as The Gear Diva. Since the coronavirus pandemic began, people across the ...