Hiking is a great way to get away from it all. It's also a great way to exercise and enjoy the rewards of nature at its finest.
Hiking Hints, Tips and Info
If you are looking to get into hiking, then this is the section for you.
Find useful hints and tips, helpful advice from food and water to fitness, bear safety, and some tips to help beginners start enjoying the sport of hiking.
Hiking Tips
The best hiking tips and advice for anyone looking to hike past their local park onto neighborhood trail.
Hiking Fitness
Learn how to get fit for hiking. Find out what exercises you should do and which tips will help you prepare your body for a long hike in the woods.
Food & Water for Hiking
Useful tips and advice for cooking and eating on the trail, plus where to find and purify water.
Hiking Safety Tips
Learn how to stay safe hiking and have the best outdoor adventure of your life. We cover everything from first aid kits, navigation tips, and preparing for rain.
Hiking FAQs
If you’re new to hiking and planning a hike in the wilderness, you’ll properly have one or two questions that could benefit from an answer.
Latest Posts
What Should a Hiking First Aid Kit Include?
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 >>
What Are The Different Types of Hiking?
Hiking varies in terms of the preparation needed (both the equipment and yourself!) depending on the type of hike you plan to do.
Find out more here >>
What Are The Types of Hiking and Camping Stove?
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 >>
Reduce Hiking Knee Pain and Prepare Your Knees for Hiking
Knee pain hiking is relatively common with hikers, especially as you get older.
However, a good regime of strengthening and stretching can minimize this >>
Insect Protection When Hiking : How to Repel Insects on the Trails
Insects can be a nuisance when hiking, but in regions with lush rainforests, wildflower meadows, and ocean tide pools, insect protection is essential.
Read More >>
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 >>
Hydration Packs 101 – Our Guide to Water Packs and Bladders
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 >>
Osprey Skarab 30 Hydration Day Pack Review
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 >>
Chlorine Dioxide Tablets: Fast, Easy, Ultra Light Water Treatment?
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 >>
How to Clean a Hydration Bladder & Keep Them Mold Free
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 >>
How to Hang a Bear Bag
Although out of favor for keeping your food safe from bears, hanging a bear bag can still keep your food away from other critters.
Find out more >>
What Should You Do If You See a Bear While Hiking or Camping ?
While still pretty rare, it pays to know what to do if you come face to face with a bear while hiking and what to do to avoid them.
Find out more >>