Today I wanted to write some notes on how to break hiking boots in, specifically what I do to help with the process. I have written on this subject on the site before but I thought doing a post specifically on the topic would be useful as it does up … [Continue reading]
Tomorrow morning I'm heading to California for the start of a two week trip. I land in Los Angeles and from there plan to make my way over to Sequoia via Santa Barbara. I am spending one night in Three Rivers, then on to Lone Pine to eventually … [Continue reading]
Last week I wanted to head into the hills for a nights camping. I recently ordered a 3 season tent as I plan to do most of my camping from Spring to Autumn. However, although it was early March, the weather was bad with a particularly cold snap over … [Continue reading]
I was chatting with a Guy new to hiking recently. He has been out a few times now with a group I hike with sometimes and I can see he is getting into it. Anyway, as what usually happens with most folks after they hike for a while, they start to think … [Continue reading]
When you’re hiking, it is inevitable that the weather will turn on you at some point. To help keep you good, your pack should always have your rain gear in it. As mentioned, the downpour and / or rain shower will catch you out at some point so it's … [Continue reading]
I was in an outdoor gear store the other day and I saw a lady looking at gaiters. She gingerly took them off the rack and surveyed them. As she looked at the loops, the Velcro and the other constituent parts of the gaiters, you could see from the … [Continue reading]
Today’s tip is a simple one on how best to keep your energy levels up when out hiking. As is obvious, when you hike, you need to maintain your energy levels. The further you hike, the faster you hike, etc. will have an impact on the level of energy … [Continue reading]
Today I wanted to take a look at a gear item I haven’t touched on across the site too much as yet. That is hiking gloves and specifically, what are the best hiking gloves in 2023 to use on the trail. Gloves are of course a really important part … [Continue reading]
In this post I review the Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork Trekking Poles. I mentioned some time back that I have been on the lookout for a good set of trekking poles and these are the ones that are grabbing my attention. The Black Diamond Trail Ergo … [Continue reading]