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.
Too many people don’t know how useful a Swiss-Army knife can be.
See how the latest generation’s hi-tec gadgets and trusted widgets can help you out
The history of these knives goes way back with a colorful history.
At one point both Victorinox and Wenger were producing them “real” ones for the army…
Trekking poles are a great way to increase your speed, comfort and protect your joints when hiking, but only if you use them correctly.
Find out how here >>
Trekking poles have become standard equipment for many hikers, but what are the benefits?
Read up on the pros and cons of hiking poles here >>
