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 multi-tool or fixed blade hiking knife is a must-have piece of equipment while in the wilderness.
Here are some tips on what they are used for >>
Being prepared includes taking a hiking first aid kit. But what should you take and what can you leave at home?
Read on to find out more >>
Hiking packs come in a wide variety of styles and sizes and with different features or capabilities.
These are the most common types and their uses >>
You can cook on an open fire, but there are several stoves that do not involve fruitlessly trying to light damp twigs.
We look at the most common types >>
So, what is the best Swiss Army knife to take on your hike?
These picks will be able to help with almost anything you find on the trail
Hydration packs are a relatively new introduction but have caught on fast.
So here is our introduction to them, and what you need to know when buying >>
Sunglasses aren't just a "cool shades, bro" type of thing, they're as important as sunscreen and bug repellent on a hike or camping trip.
Find out more >>
Getting clean water when off the beaten track is a must and one option is chlorine dioxide tablets.
Find out how they work, and how effective they are >>
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 >>
Your hydration pack is damp and warm, which means mold can easily form there.
Follow these simple tips to keep your pack mold free and hygienic >>
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 >>
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 >>
