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Hiker adjusting Smartwool base layer fit under loaded pack on Sierra trailhead at golden hour
Base & Mid Layers

I Hiked 200 Miles Testing Snug vs Loose Base Layers

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Hiker in Arc'teryx softshell jacket standing on alpine ridge — best breathable softshell jackets for hiking tested
Hiking Jackets

I Hiked in 9 Breathable Softshells and 3 Won

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Gaiters

Ankle Gaiters Ranked After 500 Miles on the Trail

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Hiker using wide trekking pole snow baskets on deep powder alpine slope
Trekking Poles

We Tested Every Trekking Pole Basket in Deep Snow

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Hydration & Water Treatment

Water Bladder Mold Won’t Survive This Routine

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Hiking Groups & Finding Partners

7 Virtual Hiking Communities Serious Hikers Actually Use

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Conservation & Environment

Wildlife Watching Distance Rules Every Hiker Blows

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Woman descending icy winter switchback with Kahtoola MICROspikes on Oboz boots — traction device comparison
Winter Hiking & Snowshoeing

Yaktrax vs Kahtoola — One Fails on Real Ice

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Woman hiking in rain on mossy Pacific Northwest forest trail wearing Outdoor Research rain jacket and trekking poles
Trip Planning & Prep

Stop Canceling Hikes Because of Rain

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Hiker checking permit lottery confirmation on phone at forested trailhead with topo map and trekking poles
Thru-Hiking

Stop Wasting Permit Lottery Applications on Popular Trails

Alfredo Ramses - February 19, 2026 0
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