It’s easy to understand why most people rely on a water filter either while they’re at home, on vacation, or out in the wilderness, especially when you can never guarantee the quality of water you’re drinking. Unlike other types of contaminants … [Continue reading]
Imagine you’ve been hiking all day and your legs and feet are throbbing to the point where they need to be elevated and rested. However, sitting down on a tree trunk or amidst the forest floor simply isn’t going to be comfortable enough. This is … [Continue reading]
The average male height is around 5 feet 10 inches, with the majority of sleeping bags aimed to comfortably accommodate a 6-foot man. So, if you’re taller than this, you may struggle to get a comfortable night’s sleep in a standard sleeping … [Continue reading]
A good quality winter hiking jacket is a must for any serious hiker. As with any major purchase, it’s well worth going over your needs, budget and must-have features beforehand to help decide what’s the best jacket for hiking in the winter months. … [Continue reading]
Whether you loathe them or love them, there’s no denying that high-tech gadgets are becoming increasingly common in all areas of life – including hiking. Even if you have no intention of purchasing or using such items, it's still useful to know … [Continue reading]
The humble zipper. Like many other inventions that are practically indispensable to our daily lives, we frequently overlook just how useful zippers are. That is, until they become stuck. If your jacket zipper starts playing up on the way to … [Continue reading]
Hiking? That’s our kind of thing! Running and sports shoes are very light and serve an excellent purpose if you intend to cover long distances on flat and even surfaces like roads, tarmac, etc. The question is, is that the kind of shoes you … [Continue reading]
If you’re thinking of trying out trekking poles, or maybe you already own a pair, you may be wondering how to best adjust them. When used correctly trekking poles can help reduce fatigue and joint strain while improving stability, however, if … [Continue reading]
One of the many benefits of hiking is that it’s a great physical workout, helping you to stay in shape and burn off calories. There are many reasons that you may want to find out how many calories you’re burning while hiking. For example, if … [Continue reading]