If there's one thing you want to do immediately after completing the kind of long, exhausting hike that's mandatory when backpacking, it's rip off those shoes and let your fiery, achy feet breathe a ...

Whether you’re heading deep into the backcountry or simply enjoying a few hours on your local trail, finding a good pair of lightweight hiking shoes is a critical decision. The right footwear lays the ...

We’ve all felt the sweet relief that comes when feet are finally released from their sweaty, high-performance foot prisons. Because they’re made to be comfortable, camp shoes offer a soothing antidote ...

The best camp slippers feature a grippy sole and a durable upper for outdoor use. Today, frequent campers, like Erin Stender, CMO of Campspot, understand the versatile benefits of camping slippers.

Teva ReEmber Camp Slippers are comfortable and water-resistant shoes suitable for all-day wear, running errands in town, or hanging out at camp. The Kane Revive is a lightweight active recovery shoe ...

Erica Zazo is a Midwest-based freelance outdoor and travel writer. You can find her words in Backpacker, Chicago Tribune, Outbound Collective, and elsewhere. She lives in Chicago with her wife and ...

Finding a good pair of slippers to wear around around the camp can be a tough ask. As well as providing comfort and warmth, the right pair should be able to withstand unpredictable country terrain.

If you’re looking to up your mileage in the backcountry, it’s time to start researching your next pair of lightweight hiking boots. The old saw “a pound on the foot is worth five on the back” is based ...

There’s nothing wrong with wearing running shoes or hiking boots around camp, whether you’re backpacking or car camping. They work. They protect your feet, as shoes tend to do. But I’m a firm believer ...

Ultralight backpacking has a kind of cult following akin to disciples of Marie Kondo. It’s not feasible for every trail, but investing in ultralight gear can improve your speed and comfort on a trek.

Shedding weight is less a packing problem and more a state of mind. Let WIRED show you how to keep warm and fed in the backcountry.

For backpackers, going ultralight is easier (and less expensive) than you might expect. We stepped back to give tips on reducing pack weight for weekend backpacking trips and thru-hikes alike. Every ...