Build strength after 45 with 6 soft hiking techniques: inclines, obstacles, poles, slow descents, holds, and hill repeats.

Joby’s GorillaPod 1K Kit and the Ulanzi ST-27 tripod mount are the best choices to steady your smartphone when shooting photos and video.

Leki Cross Trail 3 TA Compact Trekking Poles are 47% off during REI's outlet sale until June 17. Shoppers say they’re “lightweight, strong, and easy to adjust.” ...

Whether on a trail or a sidewalk, poles help you safely go farther, faster and engage your upper body. Here’s how to reap the benefits.

We tried and tested the best walking poles to find you the perfect hiking partner. For snowy, muddy, rocky terrains and more ...

The best trekking poles are comfortable in hand, stiff under load, easy to stow away in your pack, and can help you tackle challenging terrain and hike pain-free.

Does the Summit Creative 40L Tenzing Rolltop strike the ultimate balance for photography and hiking enthusiasts? I put it to the test to find out ...

After extensively using the 40L version of the Summit Creative Tenzing Rolltop backpack I can thoroughly recommend it if you’re a photographer who needs a solution to carrying your camera kit safely ...

Gadgets for hiking are designed to withstand the rigors of the outdoors.

While waiting for the pain to subside from my owwies, I wondered if an actual hiking pole would not have served me better (although, again, I was happy to have the tripod for those earlier ...

You’ll create a tripod of sorts, so that the poles rather than your shoulders support the weight of your pack while you’re at rest.

One of the most useful accessories a hunter or competitor can get is a good shooting tripod. Here's a guide to three common types.