Patagonia’s ultra-popular Houdini Jacket is quietly marked down right now at REI in a rare limited-time sale. The Houdini ...

The famed ultra-packable jacket is now an even more compelling purchase for travelers and adventurers at this unbeatable ...

The Houdini runs trim, which many active users prefer, as it traps warmth without flapping in the wind. As the same reviewer ...

Hiking provides immense cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits, but being in nature while participating in the activity might be the greatest advantage of all. When hiking on challenging terrain, ...

Escape artist Harry Houdini is shown before being lowered in a packing crate into the ice-covered Detroit River in 1907. (AP Photo) (1907 AP ) DETROIT – There’s an urban legend that Harry Houdini died ...

I first encountered the ideas of ultralight backpacking in 1994, in an article in now-defunct (and much-missed) Backpacker magazine. It was titled “Less is More,” by Mark Jenkins. (I still have a PDF ...

What makes a good hiking boot? Rugged outsoles are a must. Ankle support, too. Waterproofing is optional, but as they say on the trail, better safe than sorry. Ultimately, different terrain calls for ...

My algorithm never ceases to amaze me. I'm the furthest thing from a "backpacker." The thought of having to squish all of my essentials into one bag (I'm a maximalist) and stay in a hostel full of ...

Summer hikes can be dreamy—but they can also be a recipe for sweaty feet and blisters. On days when the trails are truly steamy, you may want to ditch your hiking boots or trail running shoes for ...

Though some people think we've moved past gorp's glory days, hiking culture, and the best hiking gear that goes with it, is very much alive—and thriving. National parks are more crowded than ever, ...

The Fond du Lac area offers a variety of hiking and biking trails. Popular trails include the FDL Loop, Greenway Arboretum, and Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum. State trails like the Wild Goose and ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Tired of the same old trails for your next hike? Trails are being added and revamped on a regular basis in Colorado so you can sample something new this ...