Hiking & Climbing

Hoka’s New Hiking Boot Blurs the Line Between Trail and Street
This isn't your classic commuter. The lifestyle-focused Transport series gets its most rugged silhouette to date.

Nike’s Boldest Innovation of 2025 Harnesses the Brand’s Secret Weapon
Half a century after the Tailwind, Nike continues to channel one of earth's most basic elements.

Nike’s New Super Shoe Was Designed to Take on the World’s Hardest Trails
The brand's pinnacle trail runner is more comfortable, more versatile and all-around more capable than ever.

Did Patagonia Accidentally Design the Best All-Weather Adventure Pants of the Year?
Borrowing tech from board shorts and wetsuits, these formidable, weatherproof bottoms could be a sneaky outdoor-ready pickup.
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Hoka’s New Hiking Boot Fuses Super-Shoe Tech with Eye-Catching Style
The brand's flagship trail runner informs its most technical hiker to date, with a few cutting-edge flourishes to boot.
By Jack Seemer

Topo Designs Brilliantly Translates a Classic Outdoor Bag into a Minimalist EDC Darling
A pack that paid its dues in rock climbing makes its way into everyday commuting without losing its spirit.
By Sean Tirman

The “World’s Most Durable Trail Shoe” Just Leveled Up in the Best Way
Norda revisits the trail shoe that started it all, equipping the ultratough model with modern technology.
By Jack Seemer

This Titanium Tool Improves on an EDC Classic in Some Crucial Ways
Titaner has been on a tear with its everyday carry releases this year. This essential is another exceptional addition to the brand's catalog.
By Sean Tirman

A Hardcore Knife Brand Levels Up Its Formidable Flagship EDC Folder
Terrain 365's rustproof, ultra-tough Invictus knife gets slimmed down with some refinements to its styling in the latest edition.
By Sean Tirman

Patagonia Proves Its EDC Mettle with an Affordable Do-It-All Daypack
The beloved outdoor brand fully embraces urban everyday carry with this adaptable, commuter-focused bag.
By Sean Tirman

This Tactical Knife Might Have the Coolest Handle Treatment of the Whole Year
This trio of unique knives is what happens when a legendary brand teams up with an iconic designer.
By Sean Tirman

Patagonia’s Most Beloved Travel Jacket Gets Some Subtle yet Compelling Upgrades
How can a nearly perfect lightweight puffer be made even better? The beloved outdoor brand may have the answer.
By Sean Tirman

Nike’s Heavy-Duty Hiking Boot Has Never Looked More Rugged
First released in 2022, Nike's most formidable boot is back and tougher than ever.
By Jack Seemer

Hoka’s Most Exciting Shoe of 2025 Brings Next-Gen Tech to the Trails
A-TPU foam is quickly becoming the crown jewel of road running. Can Hoka popularize it on the trails?
By Jack Seemer

Tracksmith’s First Trail Shoe Looks as Refined as It Does Capable
Endurance and elegance collide in the brand's third shoe but the first designed specifically for trail running.
By Jack Seemer

This Rugged Bag Can Haul a Ton of Gear and Practically Disappears When You Don’t Need It
Perfect for camping, road trips and everything in between, Cotopaxi's take on a gear box is both deeply convenient and highly tough.
By Sean Tirman

Patagonia’s Best-Looking Fleece Gets Some Small Changes That Make a Big Difference
The Retro-X is often imitated but never replicated. Now, the outdoor brand has tweaked it once again to widen the gap with impostors.
By Sean Tirman

Patagonia’s Affordable EDC-Outdoor Pack Brings an Indiana Jones Favorite into Modernity
Although this bag is incredibly inexpensive, it offers more utility and convenience than some two or even three times its price.
By Sean Tirman

These Ultralight Modular EDC Packs Look Minimalist, But They Pack a Hell of a Punch
Each bag in the trio functions as a standalone, but it can also be integrated with the other two. And that's saying nothing of their rock-solid build.
By Sean Tirman