TotalHiker - Your Hiking Guide

Garmin 64s vs 64st vs 64sc GPSMAP Review & Comparison

Garmin’s GPSMAP 64 GPS range are excellent for hikers, but with names like 64s, 64st, and 64sc it is hard to know the difference.

We explain here >>

If you are going camping, or even just a day hike, there is always the chance you will need a flashlight.

These are our picks of the best available today >>

Providing its user with location, distance, tracking, and route creation, GPS can seem a little bit like magic!

But how does it actually work?

There are a host of features you can get in a GPS enabled watch.

But which do you need and which can you do without? We explain all here >>

While still pretty rare, it pays to know what to do if you come face to face with a bear while hiking and what to do to avoid them.

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Although out of favor for keeping your food safe from bears, hanging a bear bag can still keep your food away from other critters.

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With their super keen sense of smell, bears are attracted to pretty much anything that smells interesting.

So how do you keep them away? Find out >>

It is well known the smell of food will entice neighborhood bears to your campsite.

But what else should you do to keep them away from your campsite?

A hiking hammock is incredibly lightweight, compact, and a great alternative to the more traditional tent.

Find out more about camping in a hammock here >>

North Carolina is a state of diversity, from the rugged coast all the way to the mountains that dominate the western portion of the state.

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New hiking boots, time to hit the trails? Even boots that are exactly the right size need to be broken in to be their best.

Find out how here >>

Blister prevention and care is essential to avoid pain and discomfort on the trails.

So follow our tips to help you avoid or minimize the effect of blisters