Awesome Hiking

If you use apps like Strava or Komoot to track your hikes or bike rides, here’s a neat idea for creating physical mementos of your journeys. EmGi created a Blender add-on that allows you to import .GPX route files and combine them with topographical data to generate 3D models and output them on a 3D printer. Grab the plug-in on Makerworld or Printables.

Gerber’s Hike Kit bundle includes the Armbar Cork multitool for opening bottles and quick fixes, the Stowe fixed-blade knife for food prep, and the Devour multi-fork utensil for chowing down. The Around Camp kit replaces the knife with a Tri-Tip mini cleaver and upgrades the utensils to the ComplEat kit.

Whether you fill this hip flask with water or whiskey, it’ll wet your whistle wherever life’s adventures take you. The 100% titanium canteen-style flask holds up to 8.8 oz. of liquid and has a secure-fitting tethered cap. Titanium is safe to drink from and leaves no metallic taste. Valtcan includes a steel funnel for filling, along with a cloth bag for storage.

Never get lost again with this compass from Suunto. Precision engineered for accuracy, this wrist-worn mechanical compass won’t let you down. It has numeric and cardinal direction indicators and has a luminescent backing for evening viewing. A Velcro strap means it fits most wrist sizes. Balanced for use in the Northern Hemisphere.

Danner teamed up Brandblack to create this hip and functional boot for everyone. Combining rugged and street aesthetics isn’t easy, but this shoe pulls it off. It has an off-white Nubuck upper, quick-adjust lacing, and a waterproof GORE-TEX lining. Its textured Vibram Wrap Tech midsole features Megagrip compound for confident walking on varied terrain.

Plastic slip-ons are on their way out; the boat takeover is here. OG techwear brand Canada Goose hops in on the new trend of upper-eating wraps with the Glacier Trail High. The sneakers are waterproof, and the large band wrapped around the shoe is leather but rubberized for durability. There’s also a mid-top version, which ditches the stretch collar.

Hikers and campers need to maximize space in their backpacks. UCO’s collapsible cup takes up half the space of a regular cup when folded and holds 12 oz. of cold or hot drinks. Its handle has a hole for a carabiner, and it’s made from dishwasher-safe, BPA- and phthalate-free, and food-safe polypropylene.

Loop Gear Studio’s newest flashlight takes care of all your outdoor lighting needs and then some. The SK05 not only has a spotlight, it also has a floodlight (2100 lumens in the standard and up to 3060 lumens in the Pro model), an RGB sidelight, and can even be used as a power bank. A well-positioned knob makes it easy to switch modes and adjust brightness.

Don’t get lost in the dark. Let Wuben’s H5 LED headlamp help guide the way during nighttime hikes. Its light can output up to 400 lumens with a wide 175º beam angle and can be detached from the headband clip to be used as a standalone flashlight. A 360º rotating head provides adjustability, while magnets on its clip and light tail provide mounting versatility.

When you’re out hiking or camping, you want to travel light. This minimalist chair from Crazy Creek weighs just 1.2 pounds and rolls up for easy transport. It has a waterproof ripstop nylon and foam seat with a carbon fiber frame that holds up to 250 lb. Set it on the ground, take a seat, and it’ll provide support while keeping your back off the cold, wet ground.

The Crocification of footwear is still in full force, but Japanese outdoorwear brand CMF Outdoor Garment took a step back and dipped into techwear for their latest sneakers. The Approach 03 Knit has a split-toe design, a thick outsole with an equally chunky pattern, a zip-up upper, and a stretchy knit inner layer that can be tightened with shoelaces.

Part of The North Face’s new summer Lightrange collection, the Lightrange Summer Hoodie is versatile enough for the unpredictable Spring weather, too. Made of 89% recycled polyester, the Lightrange finish helps it block UV rays and dry quickly. It also has thumbholes to stay in place even if you’re running. It comes in either khaki or white.

Guide your way through the darkness with this even brighter version of the NEBO Transcend headlamp. This model tops out at 1500 lumens and has four brightness modes plus a strobe. Its body is made from aluminum and has a magnetic base for mounting on metal. It’s also IPX7 waterproof and impact-resistant.

Proof’s 72-Hour Merino Travel Pant promises to ward off water and odors for up to 3 days, not just when you forget to wash it. Its Merino wool blend fabric and a water-repellent finish will keep you feeling and smelling fresh even in harsh outdoor environments. The gusseted crotch and back zip pocket make them more dependable for traveling light.

We’ve never seen a light quite like the Kogalla UltRA. This outdoor adventure light connects five bright Cree LEDs on a flexible steel strap. Wrap it around your waist or hang it from your backpack for super-wide-area illumination. The light connects to an external battery pack (not included) via USB, and Kogalla also sells kits with a battery and mounts.

Pike Trail’s bestselling Pocket Blanket weighs just 6.9 oz yet expands to a 60″ x 56″ surface. That’s big enough to allow four adults to sit comfortably. It’s made of ripstop polyester and is waterproof, sandproof, puncture-resistant, and tear-resistant. When it’s time to pack up, you can fold it in seconds into its nylon spandex bag.