gear

We tested hiking underwear for sweat, chafe, and sink-wash drying. Our picks cover quick-dry thru-hike pairs, long-leg chafe protection, and budget packs.

We tested women’s hiking underwear for drying speed, wicking, chafe and durability, plus the budget pack and the boyshort that earn their place.

We tested merino and synthetic hiking socks on real trails to find the pairs that cushion, dry fast, and hold up. Here’s what to buy for your feet.

Five pairs of women’s hiking shorts compared on inseam, pockets, waistband and dry time, plus the sizing traps to check before you order.

We tested hiking socks for cushioning, fit, moisture control, and durability to find the best pair for three-season trails, cold weather, and low-cut shoes.

We tested men’s hiking shirts for sun, sweat, and packability. Our picks cover a budget top, an ultralight layer, and multi-shirt value.

We tested kids’ hiking shoes and boots for grip, support, fit, and wet weather. Here are the pairs worth buying for trail days and everyday walks.

We tested women’s waterproof hiking shoes and boots for fit, ankle support, grip and value. These six keep feet dry on wet trails.

We tested men’s hiking sandals on rock, gravel, and stream crossings to find the best closed-toe, open, budget, and long-mile picks.

We tested eight women’s hiking sandals on wet rock, gravel and long days, weighing grip, arch support and strap security to find the pairs worth buying.