
Outdoor
Trail Runners vs Hiking Boots: I Switched for Day Hikes and Didn't Look Back
Heavy leather boots used to be the default for hiking. Many hikers now wear trail running shoes. Here's when each makes sense, based on years on both.
Trail shoes, jackets and hiking gear.

Heavy leather boots used to be the default for hiking. Many hikers now wear trail running shoes. Here's when each makes sense, based on years on both.

Rain jacket labels are full of numbers and jargon. I've been soaked by \"waterproof\" jackets and stayed dry in cheap ones. Here's how to read the tag and buy the right one on sale.