Tuesday, October 13
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.
Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots? is a playful picture book about an energetic little girl who wonders whether the things…
Buying hiking shoes is less about finding the most expensive pair and more about matching the footwear to your feet,…
Searching for hiking trails near you is easier when you look beyond the closest pin on a map. The best…
Hiking poles can make rough trails, steep descents, and loaded backpacking more manageable, but flying with them requires more planning…
Hiking poles, also called trekking poles, can add stability on rough trails and shift some of the work from your…
Training for hiking is more than getting generally fit. Long climbs, uneven ground, repeated descents, and a loaded backpack challenge…
Buying hiking boots is less about finding one “best” store and more about finding the right combination of fit, selection,…
Thru hiking is the challenge of completing an entire long-distance trail during one extended hiking journey. Depending on the route,…
Good hiking gear should do more than make a trail feel comfortable. It should help you handle changing weather, stay…
If you are searching for hiking shoes near you, the best place to start is a local outdoor specialty shop…
Packing a hiking backpack well is about more than making everything fit. The goal is to keep the load stable,…
Knowing what to bring hiking can make the difference between a comfortable day outside and a trip that becomes difficult…