Trail Gear Picks

Author

Alex Hart

Alex Hart hikes mostly day trails, spends a few nights out a year with a tent and a pack, and heads for the mountains, sometimes abroad, when the time allows. Every guide starts with an evening of spec sheets, sizes and versions, and owner reviews read from the unhappy ones up.

Guides by Alex Hart

Hiking FootwearThe Best Lightweight Hiking BootsSeven mid-height boots under 17.6 oz a shoe, ranked on published weight, width options and what owners report. Top pick, the Salomon X Ultra 5 Mid GTX.