When you’re looking to buy a waterproof jacket for the trail, you will no doubt come up against a whole bunch of Jargon explaining the functional capabilities of the jacket in question.One common phrase in the context of waterproof hiking jackets is … [Continue reading]
I was reflecting on this the other day, wondering on why hiking is so popular, or at least it seems to be. It came up as an after hike discussion point at dinner on a hiking weekend I was on. It has certainly grown in popularity over the last … [Continue reading]
Today I wanted to do a short post on a topic that is very close to my heart, hiking gear :-) Specifically, do you need to spend a lot of money and buy expensive gear to be able to start hiking. This question was put to me recently by a person, who is … [Continue reading]
Today I wanted to take a look at a hi-tech piece of kit that is a great addition to any hikers toolbox. That piece of kit is the Suunto Ambit3 Peak Sapphire GPS Watch. Perfect for hiking, it's uses also extend out to, more or less, all outdoor … [Continue reading]
When you go out hiking you're going out into terrain in the wilderness. With that in mind, there are certain steps you can take to ensure you have as enjoyable an experience as possible. While whole books can be, and are, written about hiking … [Continue reading]
The other day I looked at some of the best foods you can take on a day hike. They’re my favorite ones but they are very common and most regular hikers would be familiar with them. Today I wanted to extend this on to another critical aspect of … [Continue reading]
Today I wanted to take a look at a great little multi tool gadget that is brilliant for the trail, especially longer multi-day treks and hikes. That tool is the the Victorinox Swiss Army Huntsman Pocket Knife. Many people are familiar with Swiss Army … [Continue reading]
For a day hike, you want food that is nutritious, tasty, can be carried cold, provides energy and isn't too bulky. When I got out on a day hike I am normally out anywhere from 5 to 12 hours doing distances of about 9 miles (15 km) to 18 miles (30 … [Continue reading]
Last week I took a look at how to make river water safe to drink. One of the main methods mentioned in that post was to use iodine to purify water. Today I thought I would take a closer look at the actual steps you would take to use this … [Continue reading]