Best Overall: Altra King MT 1.5 at Amazon "Durable, quick-drying, supportive, and lightweight." Runner-Up, Best Overall: Salomon Sense Ride at Amazon "A …

Best Overall: Santa Cruz Bronson at Backcountry "This versatile bike can handle most terrains including cross-county singletrack and uphill …

Best Overall: Five Ten Guide Tennie Approach Shoe at Amazon "It even grips better when it gets wet." Best Value: Merrell Alverstone Hiking Shoes at …

Best Overall: Tecnica Forge S GTX at Amazon "Fitted similarly to ski boots, they're built to prevent uncomfortable pressure." Best Budget: Vasque …

Best Overall: Oboz Bridger B-DRY Hiking Boot Great for both hiking and backpacking, the Bridger's mid-height all-leather upper delivers excellent …

Best Overall: Everlane Square Toe Chelsea Boot at Everlane "Boasts an elegant look and sturdy construction." Best Waterproof: Sorel Women's Ainsley …

Best Overall: Club Ride Men's Hifi at Amazon "Although these are marketed for mountain bike riders, they can easily be worn on commutes and casual …

Best Overall: Columbia Men's Newton Ridge Plus II at Amazon "The Techlite midsole provides ample cushioning and keeps your feet comfortable for long …

Best Day Pack: Osprey Skarab 18 at Amazon "Osprey's day pack can haul up to 25 pounds and comes with a water reservoir that's easy to access." Best …

Best Overall: Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX at Amazon "Attention to detail is strong in these shoes, and even the laces are designed with superior flex and …

Best Overall: Patagonia Quandary at Patagonia "Combines a pretty moderate price tag with quality, durability, and style." Best Budget: White Sierra …

Best Overall: KEEN Women’s Whisper Sandals at Amazon "Designed to work just as well in or out of the water – giving you great traction whether you’re …

Best Overall: Garmin Fenix 3 GPS Watch The Fenix 3X offers the features of a high-end hiking watch at a reasonable mid-range price of around $300 to …

Best Overall: Icebreaker Sphere Short-Sleeve Crew at backcountry.com "Icebreaker’s trademark durability and attention to detail are on display in this …

Best Overall: Merrell Men’s Blaze Sieve Water Shoes at Amazon "Perfect for hiking in and out of the water over all kinds of terrain." Runner-Up, Best …

Best Overall: prAna Stretch Zion Shorts at Amazon "Will be a great companion on all of your adventures." Best Budget: Gerry Stretch River Hiking Shorts …

Best Overall: Smith Attack Sunglasses at Amazon "They come with two lenses so you can adjust the tint for various lighting conditions." Best Budget: …