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.
A hiking water bottle is a must-have piece of kit when out on the trails.
But what should you look for when deciding to buy one? Find out here >>
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 >>
Using these essential tips for night hiking safety will leave you with an all-new experience full of unique sights and sounds.
Find out more >>
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 >>
GPS or smartphones are all very well but they can get broken or run out of charge.
So a hiking compass is an essential piece of kit. Find out more >>
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 >>
Right off the bat, the convenience of hydration packs jumps out at you. But what features do you need? How big should it be?
We answer all your queries >>
Waistpacks are a great option for hikers that need a lot of mobility or want to remove as much weight and bulk as possible.
There are our picks >>
Using a water bottle or hydration pack for backpacking is really an issue of personal preference.
Find out why you may choose one over the other 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 >>
The Osprey Skarab 30 is one of the premiere hydration day packs on the market today. Good capacity, great balance, and load-bearing.
Find out more >>
Hydration packs have become a must-have accessory but there is so much choice it is bewildering.
Luckily we have been testing and recommend these >>
