Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something through one of our links, we may earn commission. in this story Ozark Trail Low Hiker Boots, $40 check Price Why is it a great value? Trail-ready hiking shoes usually come with trail-ready prices, and brands like Merrell and Salomon
The difference between a $155 multi-sport shoe and a $390 specialty shoe comes down to just one thing. (Photo: Canva) Published on July 7, 2026 05:04 am You can learn a lot about someone by looking at their feet on the road. Some hikers move through the trees in lightweight trail running shoes, while others
Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something through one of our links, we may earn commission. in this story Saucony Peregrine 15 Hiking Sneaker, from $84 (was $145) check Price Why do we like this deal? If you’re looking for a pair of sturdy shoes for summer
Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something through one of our links, we may earn commission. in this story Merrell Moab 3 Luxe Leather Boots, $72 (was $160) check Price Why do we like this deal? Merrell’s Summer Sale has officially begun, with up to 40% off
Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something through one of our links, we may earn commission. in this story Merrell Moab Speed 2 Mid Tactical Waterproof, $63 (was $150) check Price Why do we like this deal? While the entire world was focused on Prime Day, savvy
Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something through one of our links, we may earn commission. in this story REI Co-op ZeroCloud 3L Rain Jacket, $100 (was $189) check Price Why is this a big deal? REI recently kicked off its week-long 4th of July Deals program,
Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something through one of our links, we may earn commission. in this story Merrell Mypo Explorer Aerosport, $58 (was $130) check Price Why do we like this deal? At Merrell, practically the entire month of July will be dedicated to a
There’s a trail for everyone in the deep forests and rolling hills of Pocahontas County, West Virginia (Photo: Pocahontas County) Published on July 1, 2026 08:11 am Your deep wilderness experience begins on a trail Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Home to the Allegheny Mountains, Monongahela National Forest, and plenty of friendly mountain town communities, this
As we reach the six-month milestone, Backpacker looks back at the most notable stories from this year so far. A crowd climbs the Mist Trail in Yosemite on June 12, 2026. (Photo: Los Angeles Times/Contributor via Getty) Published June 30, 2026 05:03 pm Does it feel like we’re at the halfway point of the year?
A near-perfect sunscreen, a versatile wind layer, and a monocular that made us feel like pirates: Here’s the gear that helped Backpacker’s editors set out in June. Published June 30, 2026 at 10:00 pm Sometimes the little things make the biggest difference down the road. Case in point: When we tried to pick the best