Hiking
![The 11 Best Men's Hiking Sandals of 2024, Tested & Approved](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/6cKxqhdV9yh05vqWBfKpzM/43f289fe4a930a59bad17aa0594b4282/best-mens-hiking-sandals-test-thumb.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Whether preparing for a backpacking adventure or just a day hike, these tested and approved sandals have you covered
![Danner Joseph Sandal Review: Testing the Bootmaker's First Adventure Sandal](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/2LCEiEmHG4RZ5YUPRJ8Dpe/26b8c5afe65d5f530c7e675f78c185f0/Danner-Joseph-Sandal-Review-on.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
We took the all-new hiking sandal for a test in the water and on land to see how the FIDLOCK buckle, leather straps, and Vibram outsole stack up
![Uncovering the Norwegian Philosophy of På Loffen in the Sunnmøre Alps](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/6LtCI18KxYaxSuXB8fw6aL/d13ed0b409a108701db9c4eb9804a7b7/Amundsen-Sunmore-Alps-Hike-Hero.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
In the latest Amundsen Field Test, a group of hikers embrace the concept of wandering without objective among stunning fjords, valleys, and peaks
![How KEEN's PFAS-Free Targhee IV Became the Brand's Cleanest Hiking Boot Yet](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/1aa3j4mtBJUD5daC7S1g4G/6e71bd47be25da2918ac94202977da3d/KEEN-Targhee-IV-Boot-Hero.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
By eliminating harmful forever chemicals & introducing innovative construction tech, the new Targhee IV is KEEN's best (and most sustainable) boot yet
![Light Done Right: Mystery Ranch's Bomber Packs Get a Lightweight Update](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/6tLP6CrRLN5HfUwQcjJCvm/3af2fec206ca03f61d3e7c1ec1189502/mystery-ranch-radix-vista.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
How the Montana brand best known for making maximalist, durable (and yes, heavy) backpacks is going light with new Galligator, Scree, and Radix packs
![Sole Searching: How Danner & America's Oldest SAR Crew Built a New Mtn Boot](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5GDoiZIzoqWwevSYJfjWCN/c09d5380369442f9a8350803cb1b3887/sole-searching-danner-crag-rat-evo-summer-macro.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Designed with the legendary Crag Rats search and rescue team and built in Danner's Portland factory, the new Crag Rat Evo is made for alpine adventure
![The 9 Best Packable Down Jackets for Men & Women](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/656jPSVok0yWYmGQEwI4GO/a1755cefa507e46d4754991147c0c3d6/MH-Ghost-Whisperer-Jckt-thumb.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
From alpine summits to frigid cities and everything in between, these down jackets are guaranteed to keep you toasty (and to pack away later)
![Hikerkind SS24 Collection Introduces Camp Shirt, Skort, Leggings & More](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/i0IfXuFC2YjSeIvxKtjtx/ca28f8ec2068d690ae9253faa21ad59f/Hikerkind-SS24-Hero-1.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
The women's technical hiking apparel brand also adds updated core designs from its first collection and new Hike Club chapters in Portland & Denver
![Is "Cotton Kills" Outdated Advice for Outdoor Adventure?](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/48HiRgTvV5V5PDqneB7Ej8/f7226545e8e7347946fd5804c6f32cfb/satisfy-children-of-the-trails.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
In a plastic-filled world, maybe it's time to challenge the idea that cotton is a poor material for hiking, camping, running, and exploring outside
![Go Hiking This Weekend and AllTrails Will Plant a Tree For You](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/2bWeIKalKIU0JA9HZ5tSbT/e1039db1dc3d07f8614be0aa416d1660/AllTrails-Hiking-Smith-Rock-Andy-Cochrane.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Trail time equals tree time as the award-winning app pledges to plant a tree for every person who logs an hour outside April 6 and 7th—up to 100,000!
![The 13 Best Shoes Like Crocs aka Crocs Alternatives of 2024](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/2DujSmpriLLkVo6V2LFmbS/be6e4814ef80e5f41a319689ccd3367a/croc-alternative-lead.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Two decades since invention, Crocs are more popular than ever. And so are the many Croc like shoes from other trusted names in the footwear world
![Lessons Learned From Getting Deep in the Wyoming Backcountry](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/1bx9QCxVfQfaqy25i2kXs9/48a7863a83e735fbf6e4209e93719fba/Brian-Chorski-Wyoming-Hike-Film-Photo-Tents.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Stunning film photography documents an impromptu trip to the Wind River Range, where emotions run high as the hard-fought miles tick by