Your Hiking Guide
While hiking is essentially a very simple pursuit, there is a wide variety of hiking gear and equipment that makes their treks safer and more enjoyable
From backpacks and tents to water bottles and boots. This section provides information about the various pieces of hiking gear that you'll come across.
Whether you want to protect your knees or turn your hike into a full body workout, trekking poles could be the the thing for you.
Learn how they work, what are their advantages and disadvantages, as well as recommendations for choosing your own pair of trekking poles here!
Hikers need a rucksack to carry all your equipment with you. But there are so many options out there
Find out what kind of backpack is best for your needs here
Learn about the different features of survival knives and how they can help you on your next backpacking trip.
Also, discover what you need to know about the various types of hiking tools and how each is best suited for different situations as well as their safety features
Learn the pros and cons of a variety of hiking GPS devices, from handheld to smartphone apps so you can decide what's best for you.
Learn about watches that have a built in hiking gps receiver with maps too.
Hydrating while hiking is essential to your experience.
Learn about the different types of hydration equipment available for use on short or long hikes.
Lamps & flashlights are essential gear for any hiker.
This article offers suggestions on what to look for in a flashlight, headlamp or lamp when you go out into the great outdoors.
I recently put the Osprey Packs Hydraulics LT Reservoir through its paces.
First impressions were good, but how did it fare out on the trails? Find Out Here
The Platypus Hoser hydration Bladder is well priced and available in several sizes.
But is it worth considering as a replacement or upgrade? Find Out >>
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 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 >>
Narrowing down your search for the best hydration bladder can be daunting as the market is literally flooded with options!
These are our picks >>
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 >>
The first question to consider when deciding on trekking poles is carbon fiber or aluminum?
But what are the differences? Find out here >>
The Gregory Deva 60 backpack has been designed to fit women But how does it fare out on the trail?
Read our full review here >>
The Teton Sports Scout 3400 backpack is well specced and priced, but can it be recommended for beginners?
Read our review to find out >>
The Osprey Atmos AG 65's anti-gravity harness & ventilation capabilities sound great, but is it actually a good backpack?
Find out here >>
