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What Should You Do If You See a Bear While Hiking or Camping ?

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.

Find out more >>

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

Even tempered stainless steel will eventually show signs of corrosion and hinges can get stiff if you don’t maintain your Swiss army knife.

This is how >>

A solid pair of hiking shoes or boots are the most important piece of kit for a hiker.

But with all the choice out there, which are the best for you?

Narrowing down your search for the best hydration bladder can be daunting as the market is literally flooded with options!

These are our picks >>

The best backpacking water filters are easy-to-use, lightweight, and gets you drinkable water on the go.

See our choice of the best of the breed here >>

The choice of GPS watches has exploded in the last few years.

However this can be a bit baffling. So we have picked out our favorites >>

Whether you are heading out for a day hike or a massive thru-hike, it’s essential that you have the right hiking backpack.

These are our picks >>

Whether you want to protect your knees or turn your hike into a full body workout, we can help you pick the perfect trekking poles.

Take a look >>

Even even when the hike is short, you need to have a good quality daypack.

However, the choice is mind-boggling. To simplify things, these are our picks >>

Looking to invest in a hiking sandal but not sure where to start?

We’ve sorted through to find the best options for all needs. See our picks here >>

Hiking has many benefits for both physical and mental health, but are there any disadvantages?

And how does it compare to forms of exercise for these?