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Lightweight Hiking Tips

5 Tips for Hiking Lightweight

Lightweight Hiking can see you going from lugging a 50lb pack to a 20lb pack, but it takes a considerable shift in mindset.

Find out more >>

April 25, 2020

Common Hiking Blunders

9 Hiking Blunders to Avoid

To avoid common hiking blunders you should always think about what you need and what you should take care of beforehand.

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April 25, 2020

Hiking Foods for the Trail

10 Lightweight and Nutritious Hiking Foods for the Trail

When hitting the trail, nutrition is important, but so is the weight of your pack.

Give these lightweight, nutrition-packed foods a try >>

April 24, 2020

How to Stay Hydrated

How to Stay Hydrated

How hard is it to drink all the water that you need for any given day? You typically need 12 cups per day.

So here are some tips to stay well hydrated >>

April 24, 2020

Tips for Hot Weather Hiking

Tips for Hot Weather Hiking

Everyone loves beautiful, sunny days, but hot weather hiking can be dangerous.

Follow these words of advice and enjoy your hike in the sun >>

April 23, 2020

Why Do My Hands Swell During Long Hikes

Swollen Hands Hiking: Why Do My Hands Swell During Long Hikes?

Q. Why do my hands swell during long hikes? A. Swollen hands or similar are quite common when hiking.

Find out more and what to do here >>

April 23, 2020

Unwritten Rules of the Hiking Trail

7 Unwritten Rules of the Hiking Trail

There are a number of largely unwritten rules of the hiking trail that keeps life on the trails working well.

We go into 7 of the most common here >>

April 21, 2020

Hiking Lunch Ideas

Hiking Lunch Ideas

When preparing your hiking food, don’t over complicate things.

It is about nutritionally dense foods that will survive the trail. Find Out More >>

April 17, 2020

Hiking Food Tips

Hiking Food Tips: 4 Useful Tips for the Hiking Trails

Hiking food tips make it easier to plan the wilderness nutrition to match the length, intensity, and difficulty of the planned hike.

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April 17, 2020

Hiking Checklist

Hiking Checklist – Must-Have Kit for your Day Hike

Time invested in prep and the right hiking supplies can have a significant impact on the success or failure of a planned trip in the wilderness.

Read more >>

April 16, 2020

Post Hike Recovery

Post Hiking Recovery: 8 Useful Tips

Post hiking recovery is the must-do rule after the trauma the body experiences from a long hike in the wilderness.

Find out what to do here >>

April 16, 2020

How to Prepare for a Thru-Hike

How to Prepare for a Successful Thru-Hike

Hiking the Appalachian Trail or the Pacific Crest can take months, but it will be one of the biggest achievements in your life.

But How Should You Prepare?

April 15, 2020

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