Hiking Gear

Hiking gear can be as simple as tennis shoes and a day pack or it can be as involved as lightweight tents and 800-fill down sleeping bags. Whether you’re headed out for a day or planning a multi-night backpacking adventure find everything you know about hiking gear here.

Women hiking on snowy trail in the forest to Wapta Falls in Yoho National Park

2024 REI Winter Sale: These are the 15 Best Deals!

A woman stands on a summit looking over a blue lake and lots of alpine trees. She's wearing red Oboz hiking boots

My Favorite Oboz Hiking Boots – Reviewed

Bearfoot Theory founder Kristen Bor winter hiking with her mini aussie dog on a snowy trail in Utah

My Favorite Women’s Winter Hiking Pants – Reviewed

Woman hiking in winter snow - Explore the best winter hiking clothes, essential gear, and tips for layering for cold weather

What to Wear Hiking in Winter: Cold Weather Layering Basics

Collage of gifts with text "Gifts for Hikers and backpackers - 25 Lightweight gifts for hitting the trail"

20 Ultralight Gifts for Hikers and Backpackers

Kristen Bor looking out at mountains and fall colors in Telluride, Colorado while hiking the Wasatch Connector Trail

Day Hiking Essentials: What I Bring on Every Hike

Kristen Bor wearing a red Arc'teryx Beta SL Rain Jacket with the hood on during a rainy hike

Arc’teryx Beta SL Rain Jacket Review: Is it worth the price?

Kristen Bor holding Kula Cloth pee rag featuring a bear next to a lake with a cosmic mountain scene

Kula Cloth Review: Why I Love this Reusable Pee Rag

Woman hiking in front of the ocean in Maui wearing hiking shorts, REI Sahara Shade long sleeve shirt for sun protection, a hat, and a hiking daypack

2024 REI Anniversary Sale: 36 Amazing Outdoor Gear Deals

Kristen Bor standing on the beach in Maui at sunset wearing a pink REI Sahara Shade Sun Protection Hoody

Best Sun Protection Shirts for Women in 2024 (Reviewed)

Protecting your skin from the sun is especially important if you spend lots of time outdoors. Learn all about sun protection for hiking.

Essential Sun Protection Tips For Hikers

Kristen Bor cleaning hiking boots over kitchen sink with Nikwax footwear cleaning gel

How To Clean Your Hiking Boots: Step-by-Step Instructions

The Oboz Cottonwood mid waterproof hiking boots in the color Drizzle on a trail in Joshua Tree National Park

Oboz Cottonwood Hiking Shoe Review

Bearfoot Theory founder Kristen Bor on a desert hike in red canyon utah

32 Essential Desert Hiking and Backpacking Tips

A close up of a woman wearing Oboz Sawtooth X Mid Hiking Boots and Darn Tough hiking socks. There is red rock surrounding her

6 Best Women’s Desert Hiking Boots and Shoes

Here are the best synthetic down jackets for women in 2021 including lightweight, packable, vegan-friendly down alternatives for cold temps.

Best Women’s Synthetic Down Jackets in 2024

What to Pack for a Picnic Hike

What to Pack for a Picnic Hike

A woman stands on the Twin Falls Trail hiking trail in Maui. She is wearing a pink lululemon shirt and black North Face Aphrodite Motion Shorts

7 Best Hiking Shorts for Women of 2024

Closeup of the Oboz Katabatic light and fast hiking shoes on a dirt trail with a dog and mountains in the background

Oboz Katabatic Hiking Shoe Review: Light and Versatile for the Trail

Kristen Bor wearing Teva Universal Trail Sandals while standing on a log in Stanley idaho

Teva Universal Trail Sandals Review

Headlamps sitting on a wood stump

Best Headlamps for Hiking & Camping in 2024

Here are the best trekking poles of 2021 including women's hiking poles, and ultralight, collapsible options for all budgets.

7 Best Trekking Poles for Hiking & Backpacking in 2024

Woman hiking on forested trail with snowy peak behind her

Best Women’s Hiking Pants & Leggings of 2024

Here are the best women’s hiking underwear that don't chafe and that efficiently wick moisture when you’re active outdoors.

Best Hiking Underwear for Women that Stay Put & Wick Sweat

Two women backpacking in Sequoia National Park

12 Best Women’s Hiking Hats of 2024

Two women exploring red rock cave with three sky holes in Utah

What to Wear Hiking in the Desert

Woman smiling for photo in front of a lake in New Hampshire in the fall

Best Women’s Lightweight Rain Jackets for Hiking in 2024

A hiking daypack filled with hiking snacks: Honey Stinger, Justin's nut butter, Go Macro bars, Nuun tablets, and other snacks.

Best Hiking Snacks: 15 Easy Ideas for Your Next Adventure

Get our in-depth review of the Oboz Sawtooth X hiking shoes with details on comfort, traction, waterproofing, fit, durability, and more.

Oboz Sawtooth X Hiking Boot Review

Discover the best binoculars for hiking, how to choose the best pair, and tips for using them on the trail for unforgettable wildlife views.

4 Best Hiking Binoculars & How to Choose The Right Pair

Learn how to put together a hiking first aid kit to keep you and your friends safe out on the trail with this DIY first aid kit checklist.

How to Build a Hiking First Aid Kit: A Complete Checklist

Get the ultimate Hawaii packing list for outdoor adventurers looking to explore Hawaii's hiking trails, spend time at the beach, and more!

Hawaii Packing List for Hikers & Outdoor Enthusiasts

Should your hiking boots be waterproof? Learn the difference between waterproof vs non-waterproof hiking boots and which ones you need.

Do You Need Waterproof or Non-Waterproof Hiking Boots?

Hiker standing at lookout on hike during fall foliage season in New England

What to Wear Hiking in Fall

The Oboz Sypes hiking boot is a lightweight, versatile, and comfortable trail shoe with ankle support and supportive, eco-friendly insoles.

Oboz Sypes Hiking Boot Review: Supportive & Comfortable with Eco-Friendly Materials

Learn what to wear hiking for different weather conditions and get recommendations for the best female hiking apparel.

What to Wear Hiking: A Women’s Guide to Outdoor Apparel

Kristen Bor looking at cliff dwellings in Bears Ears National Monument

Best Hiking Daypacks for Women in 2024

Want to hike the W Trek in Torres Del Paine? My W Trek packing list will have you prepared for hiking & camping on this bucket-list trail in Patagonia.

W Trek Packing List for Hiking in Patagonia