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The Best Hiking Gear Guides & Reviews

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.

Trekking Poles

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!

Backpacks & Day Packs

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

Knives & Tools

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

GPS & Electronic Aids

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.

Hydration Packs & Water Bottles

Hydrating while hiking is essential to your experience.

Learn about the different types of hydration equipment available for use on short or long hikes.

Lights & Lamps

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.

The Latest Hiking Gear Guides & Reviews

Best Backpacking Water Filter

What Is The Best Camping & Backpacking Water Filter in 2023?

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 >>

January 20, 2023

What is the Best Hiking Backpack

What are the Best Hiking Backpacks in 2023 ?

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 >>

January 20, 2023

What Are The Best GPS Watches for Hiking

What is the Best GPS Watch for Hiking in 2023?

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 >>

January 20, 2023

What Are The Best Trekking Poles in 2023? See Our Hiking Pole Reviews

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 >>

January 20, 2023

Best Hiking Daypacks

10 Best Hiking Daypacks Rated and Reviewed 2023

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 >>

January 20, 2023

Best hydration bladder for hiking

Best hydration bladder for hiking in 2023

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

These are our picks >>

January 20, 2023

Carbon Or Aluminum Trekking Poles

Which Are Better, Carbon Or Aluminum Trekking Poles?

The first question to consider when deciding on trekking poles is carbon fiber or aluminum?

But what are the differences? Find out here >>

January 11, 2023

How Does GPS Work

How Does GPS Work? Our Guide to How This Magic Works

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

But how does it actually work?

July 29, 2022

Smartphone vs Standalone GPS for Hiking

Smartphone vs Standalone GPS for Hiking – Which is Best?

Smartphones have replaced a wide variety of standalone gadgets. So do you still need a standalone GPS for hiking?

We look at the pros and cons here >>

July 25, 2022

Osprey Packs Hydraulics LT Reservoir Review

Osprey Packs Hydraulics LT Reservoir Review

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

April 8, 2022

Platypus Hoser Bladder Review

Platypus Hoser Hydration System Review

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 >>

April 7, 2022

Gregory Deva 60 Womens backpack review

Gregory Deva 60 Backpack Review – A Great Women’s Pack

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 >>

July 11, 2021

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