Wednesday, November 4
Browsing: Hiking & Backpacking
Hiking guides and trail-tested gear advice: how to pack a pack, choose boots and poles, train for elevation and pick the right kit for day hikes and thru-hikes.
Hiking boots should hold your heel securely without squeezing your toes or creating pressure points. The best lacing setup depends…
Choosing a hiking backpack is easier when you start with the trip, not the pack. Think about how long you…
Hiking boot hooks make it faster to secure the upper part of a boot, but they work best when the…
Somatic hiking combines ordinary hiking with mindful attention to breathing, movement, physical sensations, and the surrounding environment. Instead of focusing…
Chaco sandals can be comfortable hiking footwear when the trail, weather, and fit are suitable. Their adjustable straps, supportive polyurethane…
Seeing a snake while hiking can be alarming, but most encounters end safely when the hiker stays calm and gives…
Microspike-style traction devices help hikers keep their footing when a trail is covered with ice or hard-packed snow. They stretch…
Preparing for a hike is easier when you build your clothing and gear around the route rather than a one-size-fits-all…
Cairns are human-made arrangements of stones that hikers may encounter along marked routes, on rocky ridges, across lava fields, and…
The Hollywood Sign began in 1923 as a temporary advertisement for the Hollywoodland real-estate development. It later became one of…
Hiking poles, also called trekking poles, can add stability, help you manage steep terrain, and share some of the work…
Vans are comfortable, familiar, and easy to wear, so it is reasonable to wonder whether they can handle a hiking…