August 2024 Any seasoned hiker will tell you that good hiking socks are essential on the trail. The best hiking socks help regulate foot temperature by using merino wool or synthetic fibers (or a ...

The Darn Tough Hiker Full Cushion socks are our top pick for the best overall hiking socks due to their all-season comfort for extended days on the trail and their astounding durability.

“They don’t take a long time to break in because they’re flexible from the get-go.” For this reason, “they’re a lot of people’s first hiking shoe,” and if you’re not planning on ...

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A master player of the Chinese strategy game Go has decided to retire, due to the rise of artificial intelligence that "cannot be defeated". Lee Se-dol is the only human to ever beat the AlphaGo ...

The first choice to make when looking for the best women’s hiking boots is whether you want to go for leather or fabric. In an ideal world, we’d recommend owning a pair of each type ...

My go-to top for fall hiking is my Fjallraven Abisko Long Sleeve Merino Shirt. It has anti-stink properties, so it can go days between washings, and unlike scratchy wool, it’s so soft I use it ...