Reviews
Garmin Instinct vs Forerunner 55: Which is Better for Hiking?
The best hiking watch is not always designed for hikers.
Is Google Maps Good for Hiking?
Once you walk away from the trailhead, Google Maps reaches its limits.
Surprising Data: The Best Electrolytes for Hiking (2026)
The cheapest, most expensive, worst and best electrolytes for hiking. Save your money. Give our body what it needs.
Best Bug Spray & Bug Repellent
This three-tiered best bug spray system keeps me (mostly!) bite free in New York’s backcountry every season
The Best Catskills Hiking Maps (Free & Paid Options)
Get the best trail maps for the Catskills.
Where to Hike in New York in June
Updated monthly, this guide will inspire you to explore New York’s best hiking trails.
KÃœHL Transcendr Pants Review
KÜHL kindly sent me two pairs of winter hiking pants to review. They‘re so good.
12 Best Hiking Apps
The best hiking apps broken into four categories: navigation/planning, field identification, photography, and fun.
KÃœHL Hiking Shorts (Review)
We thought it would be fun to test some high-end hiking shorts. Would they live up to their own hype?
Upgrade: More Backpack, More Fun
I switched my backpack from a 34 liter model that’s great for day hikes to a 65 liter model that’s more suited to overnights. I’m really happy with the upgrade.
Winter Gear: Neck Gaiter / Buff
Sometimes small tweaks yield big benefits, and that’s exactly what wearing a neck gaiter does.
