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The best road trip books of 2026: 20 picks including The Open Road, Epic Road Trips of the Americas, Road Trip USA, Blue Highways and On the Road, for planning and for reading on the way.
The best national park books of 2026: 24 picks covering trip-planning guidebooks, coffee table books, hiking guides, history, kids’ books and gifts for national park lovers.
The best survival books of 2026: 20 picks including the SAS Survival Handbook, Bushcraft 101, Deep Survival and 98.6 Degrees, plus first aid, disaster and beginner guides.
The best hiking books of 2026: 25 picks including A Walk in the Woods, Wild, beginner backpacking guides, Appalachian Trail planners, safety manuals and gift books.
The best waterproof hiking pants for men and women in 2026: compare rain pants by waterproof rating, side zips, weight and fit, plus our top picks.
The best hiking poles for women in 2026: compare lightweight carbon fiber, foldable, cork-grip and budget trekking poles, plus a simple sizing chart.
The best hiking watch under $100 in 2026: compare GPS smartwatches from Amazfit, rugged solar Casio G-Shock watches and simple Timex field watches.
The best waterproof shoes for travel in 2026: 12 picks from On, Merrell, SOREL and Timberland compared for rainy cities, all-day walking and hiking trips.
The best dog hiking boots for hot pavement: Ruffwear Grip Trex, Wagwear WagWellies Mojave, QUMY and 7 more compared on airflow, grip, pack size and price, plus AKC heat-safety tips, sizing and training.
Looking for Dirty Girl gaiters alternatives? We compare ALTRA, Salomon, AONIJIE and TRIWONDER trail gaiters on weight, price, attachment and durability, with a shoe attachment guide and sizing tips.