During evaluations, we put a range of comfortable boots to the test, including chic leather options for warmer climates, warm hiking boots, and insulated styles for the chilliest locales. We wore them ...

Winter jackets for extreme cold—more often called parkas—are almost necessary in frigid climates such as Alaska, Minnesota, Canada, or Sweden. Depending on the activity and your material preferences, ...

Backpacker’s editor-in-chief Adam Roy and senior gear editor Benjamin Tepler will be available to answer any of your winter backpacking questions on January 23 at 1 P.M. ET. You can submit questions ...

Hiking gear for women has come a long way in the last decade. Traditionally, most, if not all, outdoor equipment was designed for men and male bodies. While this can work for some gear like tents and ...

Hiking in winter? Here's how to stay safe Hiking in the off-season can often come with great benefits — quieter trails and atmospheric, seasonal landscapes, in particular — however, it can also mean ...