Your Trail Uniform – What To Wear For Your Hiking Adventures
As you become more experienced as a hiker and backpacker, you pay more attention to how your gear works for you and makes your hikes more comfortable. You'll examine your backpack, sleeping bag,...
Tent, Tarp, Hammock, or Bivy – What Is The Best Shelter For Hiking?
One of the most important decisions for any backpacker to make when putting together a gear setup is the kind of shelter they will use. As one of the "Big 3" pieces of gear, a shelter can make or...
When you first consider taking up hiking as a hobby or activity, the cost is minimal. If you have a decent pair of shoes and a good backpack, you can start day-hiking right away. However, if you...
For those who want to experience a true backcountry hiking adventure, but aren't ready for or able to thru-hike, a 3- to 5-day hiking trip is a great alternative. In fact, hiking trips of this...
8 Reasons Why You Should Wear Trail Runners Over Hiking Boots
For the longest time, it used to be the rule of thumb that a good pair of sturdy, rigid hiking boots was necessary gear for any hike of length or difficulty. But that's not really the case any more....
Hiking is a relatively simple activity to take up - no special skills are required. Indeed, the biggest hurdle to really enjoying hiking might just be getting the right gear for you. I set out to...
