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, ...

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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 ...

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Stranger Things fans and aspiring screenwriters should check out Amazon's deals on the newly released Stranger Things script books. Published by Random House Worlds on September 1, Stranger Things: ...

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 ...

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Director and Writer Matt Reeves and Co-Writer Mattson Tomlin have finished their The Batman Part 2 script. The highly anticipated update for the Robert Pattinson-led, long-in-development The Batman 2 ...