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 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 >>
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 >>
Garmin's range of handheld GPS can be a little baffling.
So we look at two of their most similar ranges, Oregon and Montana, and explain the differences.
The Foretrex 401 is a hiking stalwart.However, Garmin has introduced the 601 and 701.
But what are the main differences between them? Find out here >>
Garmin and Magellan are two of the first brands that come to mind whenever you think of GPS.
But how do their handheld devices for hiking compare?
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 >>
The benefits of using a GPS are obvious, but you might be wondering how to use a GPS for hiking to get the most from your hike.
Find out here >>
Providing its user with location, distance, tracking, and route creation, GPS can seem a little bit like magic!
But how does it actually work?
There are a host of features you can get in a GPS enabled watch.
But which do you need and which can you do without? We explain all here >>
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 >>
Water filter equipment is essential to ensure clean drinking water when exploring the wilderness.
But with so many different types, which should you choose?
When it comes to lighting the way, is a Handheld or Head-mounted light better?
Each type has its own distinct advantages. Find out more >>
