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2 weeks ago | 
gearjunkie.com | Miya Tsudome |Chris Kassar |Morgan Tilton |Pam LeBlanc
From steep climbs to scenic strolls, the best hiking boots keep you moving with confidence and ease. Lucky for you, we’ve been testing the best hiking boots for women for years to bring you our favorites. Since 2021, we logged hundreds of miles across the rugged terrain of Torres del Paine, the steeps of the Tetons, the gentler hills of Virginia, and everything in between to test over 45 different pairs of hiking boots for women.
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2 weeks ago | 
flipboard.com | Miya Tsudome
NowThis Simple, Systematic Approach Gets You Up Hills Faster—And Makes Them Less Scary "People think they have to go hard all the time, all the way up the hill," says fitness editor Monique LeBrun. "But when you take our interval approach, when you do these workouts we recommend, you train your mind to …
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1 month ago | 
gearjunkie.com | Joybeth Sullivan |Miya Tsudome |Nick Belcaster |Chris Kassar
We tested the best fanny packs from REI Co-op, Patagonia, Jansport, and more to help you find the best option for your needs and budget.
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2 months ago | 
gearjunkie.com | Miya Tsudome
Plenty of messenger bags these days talk the talk. Most have a single shoulder strap, a classic profile, and, yes, generally hold stuff. But I’ve found that far fewer walk the walk (or ride the bike). There’s a reason they’re called messenger bags, you know. If you’re like me, work remotely, and rely on two wheels to get around, you need something with a bit more street cred: Waterproofing is non-negotiable.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
gearjunkie.com | Mary Murphy |Miya Tsudome
(Photo/Miya Tsudome) Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Our expert gear testers have been reviewing the best daypacks for more than a decade now, hitting the trail and putting each to the test to hone in on the perfect option for anyone.
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
gearjunkie.com | Miya Tsudome
With over-the-ankle support, contoured insoles, and air cushion in the heels, these boots provide adequate support on and off the trail. Our testers took these through streams and meadows in Colorado’s San Juan mountains, and through desert and sagebrush and up rocky trails in the high desert of Bishop, Calif. Lead tester Miya Tsudome made sure to hike in them over a distance of at least 5 miles with and without a heavy backpack on to test their real-world application.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
gearjunkie.com | Miya Tsudome |Mary Murphy
Planning to hit the trails but don’t want to sacrifice comfort at camp? A lightweight, packable backpacking chair might be just what you’re looking for. Check out our top picks from REI, Helinox, NEMO, and more. Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn MoreNo matter how cool or comfy a camp chair is, it’s not a backpacking chair unless you can carry it.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
gearjunkie.com | Miya Tsudome |Chris Kassar
We tested the hiking pants for women from Outdoor Research, REI Co-op, prAna, Patagonia, and more to help you find the best option for your needs and budget. Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn MoreFinding the best pair of women’s hiking pants is notoriously difficult. Too stretchy, not stretchy enough, high-waisted, low-waisted, cinched ankles, or roll-ups — it’s not easy to wade through all the options.
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Oct 21, 2024 | 
gearjunkie.com | Miya Tsudome
Soft materials plus a higher cut for extra ankle support make this a very plush boot. If you associate hiking boots with bulky, stiff leather, then the X Ultra 4 Mid GTX ($175) will be sure to change your mind. This boot is noticeably softer than other boots we tested, but will still provide ample support over the miles. The X Ultras sport a GORE-TEX membrane and an All Terrain Contragrip outsole.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
gearjunkie.com | Miya Tsudome
The Patagonia Quandary Pants are classic for a reason — lightweight, with deep pockets, UPF protection, and a DWR-repellent finish, they’ll keep you equipped and protected on the trail. They’re gusseted, with articulated knees for mobility and freedom of movement, and you can roll and secure them with tabs at the calves or knees. A zippered fly, button closure, and waistbelt with belt loops make these look and feel like traditional hiking pants.
