Best Fire Starter
Fire is your best friend in the wild. It can make water and food safe to consume, let you signal for help, and provide warmth. But the cold, wet, …
Category: Hiking Basics
How Much Water Should You Carry When You Go Hiking?
Water can really weigh you down if you carry too much of it when you don’t need to. I used to do this all of the time, first as a day …
Blister Prevention And Treatment For Hikers
No one is immune to blisters. Blisters often curse a hiking trip, even those trips that are just a few miles over flat terrain. During a hike, a small, …
Best Trekking Poles
Trekking poles can be a tremendously useful addition to your collection of outdoor gear. Many people can benefit from picking up a set of trekking poles, including hikers attempting …
Top 10 Things Beginner Hikers Forget!
The mountains! The back country! They are glorious….aren’t they? Perhaps you’ve heard of the fun, the inspiration, and even “the high” associated with hiking and now you’re planning on …
How to Break in Hiking Boots
What does it mean to “break in hiking boots” and why it is so important? By putting it simply, wearing boots casually and breaking in the leather before heading out is …
What Should Be Packed For A Single-Day Hike?
Hiking provides healthful exercise, a way to soak in the beauty of nature, and an entertaining single-day activity. What is a Single-Day Hike? A single-day hike can last anywhere …