Southwest Hikes

Gear

Woman smiling while hiking through a sandstone slot canyon wearing a green Wild Rye long-sleeve and black shorts.

Wild Rye: Fun, Trail-Tested Clothing for Women Who Ride, Hike, and Adventure Hard

Wild Rye blends bold style with technical performance, creating outdoor apparel for women that fits muscular builds and works across trail sports. Great for biking and hiking.

Smiling woman wearing Ombraz Refugio sunglasses and a helmet while hiking or biking in the desert.

Gear Review: Refugio Sunglasses By Ombraz

The Ombraz Refugio sunglasses are a game-changer for active hikers and backpackers. With their armless design, polarized lenses, and tough build, they stay in place no matter where your trail takes you.

Hiker wearing HIMALI Monsoon Hardshell Jacket with trekking poles walking through an alpine meadow with a dramatic ridgeline in the distance.

Gear Review: Monsoon Hardshell Jacket By HIMALI

The HIMALI Monsoon Hardshell Jacket is lightweight, stormproof, and built for high-alpine adventures. Here’s why it’s one of our favorite shells for backpacking and mountain missions.

Four Lecka Energy Bars—Mango Coconut, Banana Cinnamon, Pineapple Banana, and Cacao Banana—arranged on rocky ground.

Review: Energy Bars By Lecka Nutrition

Looking for a fresh trail snack that isn’t just another chalky protein bar? We tested LECKA’s energy bars: Vietnamese-inspired, plant-based, and delicious. Here’s why they might be your new favorite hiking food.

Hiker walking through alpine terrain wearing the new Hyperlite Windrider 40 backpack with updated features.

Gear Review: New Reimagined Windrider 40 By Hyperlite Mountain Gear

The Windrider 40 has long been a favorite among ultralight hikers- and now it’s better than ever. With new Dyneema® Woven fabric and a reworked strap system, this pack is stronger, more breathable, and more comfortable for big miles.

Close-up of a woman hiking with FKT High Lonesome sunglasses and a purple beanie, smiling under blue sky.

Gear Review: High Lonesome Sunglasses by FKT Gear

We tested the High Lonesome Sunglasses by FKT Gear and loved their lightweight design, trail comfort, and tangle-free fit. Perfect for long hikes and sunny summits.

Two hikers climbing a green and rocky alpine slope in a remote backcountry setting.

Luxury Backpacking Items That Are Worth the Weight

Going ultralight doesn’t mean going joyless. These luxury backpacking items- from a Kindle to camp chairs -might add a few ounces, but they add a ton of comfort to your nights on trail.