My first backpack was heavy, uncomfortable, and struggled to carry all of my gear. It made for very unpleasant hiking trips! Now that I have more miles under my belt, I’ve learned what to look for...

The average hiker takes well over 2,000 steps to walk a mile. Over the thousands of steps my feet have taken during my hikes, I have found that a good pair of socks is important for me to stay...

I love sleeping in hammocks during my hiking trips because of the comfort and ease that a hammock provides. However, I have had nights where I could not sleep in my hammock, despite being exhausted...

When I first started hiking, I bought my first pair of boots because they were cheap and looked good. As it turned out, the boots were too heavy, poorly made, and started to come apart after 20...

Let's face it - hiking can be difficult. On any hike, you will probably experience pain, fatigue, hunger, thirst, and more. But if you can eliminate or minimize those problems, the things you love...

When I went camping as a kid, I always slept uncomfortably in a tent on the hard ground. I thought that a rough night of sleep was part of camping and hiking - until a friend suggested that I try...