Hiking Features

Hiking shorts or pants? Our expert guide will help you decide on the optimum legwear for your adventures

Walking in the mountains on your own is hugely uplifting, writes Fiona Russell, but it takes knowledge, experience and a bit of courage and to stay safe

The last thing I want is to discover I have no light source, heat source or a leaky sleeping pad

No matter what was going on in my life, when I pulled on my hiking shoes and hit that trail, within 10 minutes I’d be in the zone

Besides being lightweight and supportive, sandals look good on your feet – with socks or without

More satisfying than a short hike and less gear-intensive than a backpacking trip, a long-distance day hike hits all the bases

We consider what kind of mileage you should expect out of your favorite hiking boots, and reveal how to prolong their lifespan

Hiking vs running: we weigh in on the debate to figure out if one is really better for you than the other, and explain how to choose between the two

We look into the reasons why The North Face is so expensive, delving into the origins of the world-conquering brand

Knowing the constituent parts of a hiking boot can be very useful when it comes to finding the perfect boots for your adventures