The Merrell Moab 3 is the pick if you’ve already decided you want a boot instead of a trail runner.…
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Skip the $400 jackets. Honest, budget-friendly gear reviews for beginners. We test the backpacks and boots you actually need for your first day hike.
Most beginners don’t need trekking poles for their first several hikes. That changes once elevation and distance climb: if your…
The best hiking socks for beginners aren’t the priciest pair on the shelf. They’re whichever pair keeps moisture off your…
The best hiking boots under $100 aren’t the ones that look the part in a product photo. They survive a…
Best hiking pants for beginners, on a real budget, means picking fabric and fit over brand name, because the two…
The best hiking backpack under $50 for most first-timers is the REI Co-op Flash 18. It runs $44.95, it will…