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.
The first question to consider when deciding on trekking poles is carbon fiber or aluminum?
But what are the differences? Find out here >>
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 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 >>
The Osprey Atmos AG 70 backpack is big, durable, and comfortable with great added features, but is it worth the high price?
Find out here >>
The 85-Ounce Camelbak Rogue Hydration Pack is a staple of the outdoor and hiking world.
But how does it stack up against the competition? Find out here >>
The ThermoBak does not come with space for gear etc, it is purely designed to keep water cool for as long as possible.
You can find out just how well here >>
The Teton Sports Oasis 1100 Hydration Backpack is a good size and keenly priced, even including a bladder.
But what is it like out on the trail? Find out >>
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 >>
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
A cheap, light 2 liter hydration pack aimed at trail runners and lightweight day hikes - but what is it like to use in real life?
Read our review here >>
