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10 Best Vegan Hiking Boots (2025 Tested, Reviewed & Ranked) Sometimes it’s hard to verify if hiking boots are truly vegan. Manufacturers provide little detail about glue sources, and you might discover too late that boots contain “hidden” animal-derived materials…
Our Verdict: 8.6/10 The Hoka Challenger 7 is the best road-to-trail shoe that works great on both surfaces. At $145, it gives you amazing comfort and protection on mixed terrain. Perfect for runners who want one shoe for roads and…
Our Verdict: 8.4/10 The Brooks Divide 4 is a budget-friendlyy hybrid trail running shoe that bridges the gap between road and light trail running. At under $90, it delivers remarkable value without major compromises, making it an ideal entry point…
I tested the Saucony Peregrine 15 on the Buffalo River Trail in Arkansas, a route known for technical terrain and changing conditions. This version features softer PWRRUN foam in the midsole for better impact absorption and a PWRTRAC rubber outsole…
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Trail Grade Calculator Distance: MilesKilometers Elevation Gain: FeetMeters Direction: UphillDownhillNet (Total) Calculate Grade Reset Share Understanding Trail Grade Trail grade is the measurement of a trail’s steepness, expressed as a percentage: 0-5%: Easy, gentle slope 5-10%: Moderate incline 10-15%: Moderately…
3 REASONS YOUR JOINTS HURT FROM DOWNHILL HIKING (AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT) I remember the glorious feeling of reaching the summit of Acatenango and feeling invincible. Only to start hiking down and feeling like my knees and ankles…
When the cold season hits, many adventurers ponder whether their hiking boots can handle snow. As experienced hikers who have navigated both deep and compressed snow, we’re eager to share what we’ve learned. We’ve donned a range of footwear, from…
Beach camping feels like a special kind of getaway. It makes you feel excited and at ease all at once. According to a 2023 study published in the Journal for ReAttach Therapy and Developmental Diversities, camping in natural settings, specifically…