Posts in hiking
I Tested the HOKA Mafate X Hike on Hardpack, Rock & Mud—Here’s How They Performed

The HOKA Mafate X Hike is a new lightweight hiking boot aimed at style, comfort, agility, with high stack and a carbon plate chassis for propulsion. The Mafate X Hike leans into comfort and agility with high stack, plush cushioning–and is one of few lightweight hiking boots with a carbon plate.

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Is the COROS Nomad the Garmin Instinct Killer?

A brand new adventure watch from COROS, the Nomad has unique features such as adventure journaling and fishing profiles.

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Best Daypacks for Hiking of 2025

We researched 64 day packs and tested 18 backpacks for hiking. A good hiking pack is comfortable and easy to use—whether you are experienced or on your first trail. We agreed on 8 packs that experts and new hikers alike found stable, ventilating, and well-organized for humid beach hikes in Michigan to rugged mountain summits in Utah.

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