Nick Hilden

Seattle

Writer and Journalist at Freelance

Culture/science/politics writer | Washington Post, Al Jazeera, Publishers Weekly, Scientific American, Esquire, Nautilus, the BBC | Signal nickhilden.99

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Articles

The best emergency lighting options to keep on hand, according to experts

2 weeks ago | popsci.com | Nick Hilden

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Not every emergency calls for grabbing your bug-out bag and running out the door. Some are less severe, shelter-in-place, short-term scenarios. But no matter the situation, life is more dangerous in the dark, especially when you weren’t expecting the lights to go out. A little bit of preparation can go a long way when it comes to emergency illumination.
Writers Talking Writers: Madeleine Thien on Y-Dang Troeung

2 weeks ago | publishersweekly.com | Nick Hilden

We’re attempting to unravel the tangled web of literary influence by talking with the great writers of today about the writers of yesterday who influenced them.
Lems Trail Blazer Review: These Hiking Shoes Offer Amazing Flexibility, Comfort, and Traction

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Nick Hilden

10 hours agoMake sure you have some supportive, comfortable kicks before you tackle the trail. Caring about your hiking shoes doesn’t make you a stick in the mud. Whether you’re a trail runner, backwoods trekker or just a novice hiker that enjoys spending time outside, you want to ensure you’ve got some …
The best budget electric bikes for 2025

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Nick Hilden

Is the term budget electric bike an oxymoron? It might feel that way. Two things are certain about e-bikes: They’re really cool and can be very expensive. They often cost upwards of $2,500 to $5,000, so getting one is no small investment. That said, getting a decent e-bike for closer to $1,000 is possible.
Migliori plantari per scarpe, 8 versioni per darti un supporto extra

3 weeks ago | runnersworld.com | Nick Hilden

Migliori plantari da donna Superfeet Berry ProsVestibilità slim adatta per il piede femminileMorbidezza e ammortizzazioneConsUn po’ costose I prodotti specifici per donna o uomo possono generare un po’ di scetticismo, ma in questo caso la differenza è significativa. Le solette Berry Superfeet sono dotate di un tallone più stretto e realizzate con una schiuma leggermente più morbida, progettate quindi appositamente per piedi più sottili e leggeri come solitamente sono quelli delle donne.
In 1975, thousands of babies were daringly airlifted from the Vietnam war

1 month ago | aljazeera.com | Nick Hilden

It is April 4, 1975, a beautiful, sunny day in Saigon - soon to be renamed Ho Chi Minh City. But there is violence and turmoil in the air. The Vietnam War is in its final weeks, and North Vietnamese forces have surrounded the city, inciting chaos as the South Vietnamese populace and its US allies scramble to evacuate those most at risk of reprisals.
The Best Running Socks of 2025

1 month ago | mensfitness.com | Nick Hilden

Men’s Fitness aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The best running socks are the unsung heroes of a runner’s gear. At the very least, a pair of running-specific socks will improve your comfort. But they can also go leaps and bounds at bolstering your performance by supporting foot stability, reducing overheating by allowing your feet to breathe, and cushioning against shock and blisters.
I’m a Professional Gear Tester. These Are the Best CrossFit Shoes I Tried This Year

1 month ago | mensfitness.com | Nick Hilden

Men’s Fitness aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The best CrossFit shoes are unlike typical running or weightlifting shoes in that they need to be capable of doing a little bit of everything. Whether you’re performing sprints, jumps, rope climbs, or lifts, you need a shoe that can tackle whatever the box throws at you. That means it is flexible yet stable, fleet-footed yet grippy. Ample comfort never hurts, either.
I Test Fitness Gear. These are the 9 Best Weightlifting Shoes

1 month ago | mensfitness.com | Nick Hilden

Men’s Fitness aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The best weightlifting shoes deliver outstanding comfort, a stable platform to help you lift with proper form and safety, and the durability to last through hard training. Any gym-goer can benefit from having a good set of lifting hooves, from beginners seeking extra stability to pros who require a rock-solid foundation for executing heavy lifts.
Writers Talking Writers: Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai on Thích Nhất Hạnh and Karl Marlantes on Leo Tolstoy

1 month ago | publishersweekly.com | Nick Hilden

We’re attempting to unravel the tangled web of literary influence by talking with the great writers of today about the writers of yesterday who influenced them. This month brings the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, so we’ve spoken with two acclaimed authors who wrote about the conflict and its consequences. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai (Dust Child, The Mountains Sing) was born in the final years of the war and experienced Vietnam’s difficult post-war reconstruction.