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.
Garmin’s GPSMAP 64 GPS range are excellent for hikers, but with names like 64s, 64st, and 64sc it is hard to know the difference.
We explain 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?
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’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.
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 >>
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 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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
If you have small kids, but still want to hit the trails, a hiking baby carrier is styled much-like a rucksack.
Find out more here >>
The basic process of packing a hiking backpack is quite straightforward if you follow a few simple rules.
Find out how to do it here >>
Find out about the most common replacement parts like tweezers, toothpick or a scissor spring for your pocket knife
Plus, how to replace them
