Thursday, November 5
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.
Altitude sickness can affect anyone who travels too high too quickly, including experienced and physically fit hikers. Acute mountain sickness…
Florida’s open-carry rules changed dramatically in September 2025, so hikers should be careful with older articles that still say openly…
Training for hiking in the gym can make steep climbs, long days, uneven ground, and carrying a backpack feel much…
Building endurance for hiking means training your heart, lungs, legs, core, balance, and ability to stay comfortable on your feet…
Hiking can burn a meaningful number of calories while building endurance and getting you outdoors, but there is no single…
HOKA, historically known as HOKA ONE ONE, was founded in France in 2009 by Nicolas Mermoud and Jean-Luc Diard. The…
You do not need to become an experienced athlete before you start hiking. If you feel out of shape, the…
The most comfortable hiking boots are not simply the softest or most heavily cushioned pair on the shelf. Comfort comes…
A hiking backpack should feel secure and balanced without pinching your shoulders, restricting your breathing, or moving around every time…
Training at sea level can make you much better prepared for a high altitude hike, even though it cannot fully…
New hiking boots should feel comfortable and secure before you ever try to break them in. Breaking in a good-fitting…
Wearing a hiking backpack correctly can make a long trail feel much easier. The goal is not simply to tighten…