In this post I want to look at the Energizer Pro 7 LED Headlamp. It's a functional and economically priced headlamp from Energizer. Summary Our Rating: 4 stars out of 5 Price: Check Price on Amazon Review If you enjoy hiking at night you of … [Continue reading]
Picture it, you're out for a days hike on a hot summers day. You've already put in 6 miles and you're coming up to the main peak of the day. The sun has been beating down since you hit the trail at 9am and now it's coming to midday, you're really … [Continue reading]
If you're completely new to hiking, you could be asking yourself some questions. for example, 'how do I know if I'll like it?' 'Is hiking a pastime I want to get into?' It makes sense for this to be the first thing you consider. Like any hobby or … [Continue reading]
In today's post I again want to look at safety but in the broader context of general hazards while hiking that you may encounter as you venture out into the wilderness. Safety is pretty much the primary priority when you head out on the trail. … [Continue reading]
About three years back, I did something completely new for me in terms of hiking, I went hiking at night. Although I have been hiking most of my life, for some reason, it had never really occurred to me to go out on the mountains when the sun went … [Continue reading]
The dry bag helps solve a simple but pertinent problem every hiker faces at some point on their hiking adventures. That problem is how to keep some of your important bits and bobs bone dry in even the wettest hiking conditions. Sometimes, no … [Continue reading]
In this post I want to write some thoughts that might be helpful if you're in the market for a pair of rain pants. If you're a regular hiker you will inevitably get caught in a rain blast at some point. Depending where you hike of course, this may be … [Continue reading]
When it comes to understanding waterproof fabric for hiking gear, there are many things to consider. To get started, there are two broad categories to be aware of, water resistant fabric / material and waterproof fabric / material. Water … [Continue reading]
The signs of frostbite can be subtle so it is a good idea to educate yourself well in advance before you are ever unfortunate enough to encounter them. Last week we looked at the danger that hypothermia can prevent to hikers while out hiking on the … [Continue reading]