Sanitation in the great outdoors is a topic that many folks, understandably, don’t like to talk openly about but it is something people need to know how to approach. You're unlikely to find too many outhouses along your hiking route, that is for … [Continue reading]
Today I want to take a look at the Hi-Tec Men's Bandera Hiking Boots. Hi-Tec have been around since the 70’s and so have been making footwear for a long time. They’re a reputable brand and I have owned varying shoes and boots from them over the … [Continue reading]
Today’s post is a short one on a simple tip to help keep a large hiking group together when out hiking with a group of folks of differing hiking capability levels or if, for whatever reason, they tend to split up. Invariably, when I go out … [Continue reading]
Cramp is a common problem that will happen to every hiker at some point. While it is generally harmless and normally shouldn't cause any long term damage, it certainly isn't a pleasant experience as anyone who experiences it will attest to. It … [Continue reading]
With the Summer well and truly upon us in many parts of the world, camping may be entering the mind of many hikers. It's hard to beat a longer trek where you get to stay out in the wilderness for a night or two or even longer! Photo Credit: Arup … [Continue reading]
This is the final post in the area of gear for folks new to hiking. We've pretty much looked at most of the core essentials you need when getting started. Everything from hiking pants to hiking boots, from rain gear to day packs which we looked at … [Continue reading]
Recently I was thinking of doing a few more in depth posts on the benefits of hiking. One of the first areas I wanted to look into was the spiritual aspect of hiking. Now, I know that, that very word, spiritual, may make many people balk. If that … [Continue reading]
Well, we are drawing closer to the end of our short sojourn in the wonderful world of hiking gear for beginners. I think we've pretty much covered most of the clothes that you need to wear, we started with hiking pants and last time out we looked at … [Continue reading]
Continuing in the series on getting started with hiking, the last time we looked at hiking footwear where we reviewed hiking boots and trail shoes. We’ve covered many of the key aspects of gear like hiking pants, shirts, baselayers and fleeces as … [Continue reading]