Reading list

Hiking media & magazines

Gear reviews, trail reports, thru-hiking diaries, outdoor culture. These are the publications hikers actually read. We don't republish their work — this is simply where to find it.

10 publications found

  • outdoor culture

    Outside

    Major outdoor/adventure media brand; hiking, travel, gear, environment.

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  • trails & thru-hiking

    Backpacker

    Hiking, backpacking, trails, gear, skills.

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  • trails & thru-hiking

    The Trek

    Thru-hiking, long-distance hiking, trail culture, AT/PCT/CDT.

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  • gear & reviews

    GearJunkie

    Outdoor equipment, hiking, backpacking, adventure news.

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  • gear & reviews

    CleverHiker

    Hiking and backpacking gear, advice and tutorials.

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  • outdoor culture

    Advnture

    Hiking, camping, trekking, gear, destinations.

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  • trails & thru-hiking

    The Great Outdoors (TGO)

    UK walking, hiking and mountain publication.

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  • gear & reviews

    SectionHiker

    Hiking, backpacking, gear and multi-day hiking.

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  • gear & reviews

    Switchback Travel

    Hiking and backpacking gear reviews, and outdoor travel.

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  • outdoor culture

    Adventure Journal

    Outdoor culture, adventure and conservation.

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These are independent publications, listed here for reference only. They are not affiliated with GHO, and being on this list is not an endorsement of any review, recommendation or product they publish.

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