For those who aren’t from Texas, well and those in Texas who weren’t aware the Lone Star Hiking Trail is the longest trail in Texas. It is a challenge that differs from many others in the hiking world due to the normal lack of water, heat, and humidity. How long does it take to hike … Read more
Dan Durston is a big thru-hiker and has built a winner in the X-Mid 2P tent for those on a thru-hike who want to have personal space to live in on their months long journey. One of the most amazing things is that they didn’t use Dyneema so this tent may weigh a little bit … Read more
When you are starting out and don’t have a gigantic budget you want to look at how to assemble a set of gear at the lowest price possible without endangering your safety. For each section below I tired to provide you multiple choices within the gear to let you find what fits your personal needs … Read more
Hiking while fun to do for a weekend can be a lot tougher to do once you decide to go for a three or more-day long trip. Many hikers find that having a bit of extra help while walking through the forests of the world can greatly increase the comfort of their trips. This leads … Read more
With hundreds of parks available, there are many opportunities to go out hiking. That being said, there are many rules – spoken and unspoken – that every hiker should abide by. One of those unspoken rules is right of way. When hiking who has the right of way? When going uphill, you’ll have the right … Read more
Did you know that Doc Martens, the footwear of choice among fashionable groups as diverse as 1960s skinheads to 1980s scooter riders and goths to new wave musicians and members of the grunge scene, actually began their life as modest work boots and even gardening shoes? They’ve come a long way since twenty-five-old soldier Dr. … Read more
Whether you’re flipping through a newspaper or an online magazine, you may notice that hiking is one of those activities that editors can’t seem to decide on. Though most people claim that sports are classified as simply “physical activity,” others disagree and are insistent on making the category a little stricter than that. Thus, these … Read more
If you are new to hiking or haven’t put much thought into it you may have heard that many females carry a pee rag, like a Kula Cloth, on the trail. While this may sound somewhat gross it is good for cleanliness and to help you carry less other gear, so what is a pee … Read more
Sure, you could always camp with a heavy older style tent, but that’s not exactly the most efficient way to complete a thru-hike on a national scenic trail. A ultralight tent is the perfect blend of modern near weightless backpacking while roughing it. Ultralight tents are perfect for smaller, lighter, longer trail hiking trips such … Read more
