Let’s face it, sturdy boots are one of the most expensive (and most important) pieces of gear in your hiking or backpacking closet, and researching the latest tech-forward, lightweight and waterproof ...

Don’t knock cold weather adventure until you try it. Hikes during the winter and shoulder seasons — which include March, April, September, October and November — are some of the best times to hit the ...

REI has been dropping deep discounts on gear from brands like The North Face, Arc'teryx, and Fjallraven, but there are also big sales to be found on essential footwear. The outdoor retailer recently ...

REI has been dropping deep discounts on gear from brands like The North Face, Arc'teryx, and Kuhl, but there are also big sales to be found on essential footwear. The outdoor retailer recently cut the ...

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This article contains affiliate links to products selected by our editors. Mental Floss may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. The new children’s hiking boot is made of both ...

“I recently did several two and three-mile hikes in these, over pretty rough terrain, and also a ton of water, snow, and mud, and these little champs handled it all easily.” Don’t let wet weather keep ...

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Indeed, Suzie, waterproof boots are hotter than non-waterproof boots. In some conditions, they’ll be much hotter. After all, when it’s 100 degrees out, would you rather wear a light, breathable nylon ...