This time last year, Vasque was hard at work trying to right the ship. At the time, president Bryce Wernsman revealed the outdoor brand’s big challenges, which included daunting inventory woes and a ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. REI has been dropping deep discounts on all kinds of hiking ...

REI just dropped a big surprise sale on five of the best outdoor gear brands on the market. Through Mar. 3, REI Co-op members (a program worth joining if you haven’t already) can get an extra 25% off ...

I will never forget my oldest brother talking with pride about the hiking boots he wore virtually everywhere in college and grad school. Back then, he saw himself as a serious backpacker and world ...

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 ...

Is there a better time for hiking than the fall? Cooler temps, autumn colors and fewer bugs — plus, you’ll often have the trails to yourself as the summer crowds head back to school and work. The ...

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 ...

You’ve probably heard—or at least know in your gut—that spending time outside is good for mind, body, and spirit. In the past few years, researchers have proven the benefits with study after study ...

Welcome to Talking Points, a series that looks at what makes certain products worth talking about, brought to you by Gear Patrol Studios. Comfortable functional shoes are make or break for outdoor ...

“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 ...

One-upping themselves from the success of the Velocity, Vasque has scored a second hit with the Lightspeed, a solid trail runner for those who want a lightweight, neutral shoe that will go the ...