Footwear

Altra Lone Peak 8 Review

Zero-drop, wide, 10.2 oz. The LP8 is the benchmark for fast-packers already in zero-drop shoes. Clear buy for that buyer; hard skip for beginners or loads over 30 lb.

Brooke Wilder 7 min read

Hiking Boots

Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX Review

One of the best waterproof mid hikers at its price. Delivers Gore-Tex protection and confident traction in a light package suited to most day hikers and weekend backpackers. Narrow fit and QuickLace durability are the only meaningful limits.

Brooke Wilder 7 min read

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