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Oboz Sawtooth II Low Hiking Shoes are ventilated, non-waterproof shoes for hikers and backpackers who want shoes that are lighter weight and less constricting than hiking boots but are more stable and protective than trail running shoes. While they look similar to Merrell Moab 2 Low Vent Hiking Shoes and KEEN Targhee III Low Hiking Shoes, they provide much better …

Knee Pain is a common symptom in hikers, runners, skiers, and cyclists. One of the most common types is pain around or behind the kneecaps, which is often diagnosed as Chondromalacia, patellofemoral stress syndrome, or, more commonly, “runner’s knee.” The symptoms of this type of knee pain worsen when walking up or down stairs, walking uphill, running, jumping, or doing …

Washing a Down Sleeping Bag Your down sleeping bag will loft better and keep you warmer if you wash it occasionally. I try to wash mine annually, but I also spend many dozens of nights out using it each year. If you don’t have the time to wash your down sleeping bag, you can send it to a service called RainyPass …

Outdoor Research’s Ferrosi Convertible Hiking Pants are highly breathable and quick drying convertible hiking pants with zip-off legs. They’re very stretchy which makes them great for scrambling and even rock climbing, with a gusseted crotch that provides great range of motion. In addition to zip-off legs, there’s an elastic band in the ankle cuffs which lets you pull the legs …