Mountain West / High-Elevation Backpacking Gear List
The high-elevation mountain routes have epic views, rugged passes, and unpredictable weather. Here are our gear recommendations for mountainous backpacking trips.
HOKA ONE ONE Anacapa Mid GTX Review
The HOKA ONE ONE Anacapa mid- and low-cut trail shoes build on the company’s thickly cushioned, lightweight hikers for on and off trail. The mid-cut, which I tested, are a smart choice for someone who likes the above-ankle grip of a boot but wants the lightweight flexibility of a trail runner.
Day-Hiking Gear List – Full Day
If you plan well, a day-hiking gear list for a full-day is hardly more than you need for a casual afternoon outing. If you have food, water, an extra layer, and reliable navigation, you’re going to be just fine.
Save or Splurge? Maggie’s Top Swaps for Budget-Friendly Backpacking Apparel
Should you splurge or save on backpacking apparel? For many items, you can opt away from name brands for the same performance. These are our top swaps for saving money with your backpacking clothes this season.
Maggie Answers Your Backpacking Questions Part I: Backpacking Gear
How do I save money on backpacking gear without sacrificing quality? What’s the best sports bra for thru-hiking? What should I put in a DIY first-aid kit? Maggie answers reader-submitted gear questions here.
Overnight Backpacking Gear List
Overnight trips are one of the best ways to get into backpacking. Here’s the gear you should always have in your pack.
John Muir Trail Gear List
This John Muir Trail gear list is for a standard two-week hike through the epic Sierra Nevada mountains in the summer.
The Ten Essentials: What are They and Why are they Important?
While every hiker will develop their own gear list, the ten essentials are considered the bare minimum that every hiker or backpacker should carry
5 Pieces of Gear Maggie Started Using Over the Past Year and Really Liked
My gear switches a lot, but I do have a core setup that I typically don’t change. This year though, I discovered a new tent, sleeping pad, and favorite inexpensive, noise-cancelling earbuds that kick my AirPods’ butt.
Gear Review: Six Moon Designs Rain Walker SUL Umbrella
The new Six Moon Designs Rain Walker SUL raises the bar for ultralight umbrellas, using a carbon fiber shaft and ribs to weigh in at a scant 5.5 ounces. The broad canopy protects your upper body from sun and rain, making the Rain Walker crucial equipment on long desert slogs or days of hiking in the rain.