I recently wanted to buy some woolen under-clothing as I planned on going on hiking trips all winter. After detailed research on different fabrics available, I finally found under-thermals made from Merino wool that would definitely keep me warm and dry, in extreme weather. Hikers should choose Merino wool clothing because of its soft consistency, … Read more
Hikers and adventurers know the importance of quality footgear. Knowing how to keep feet clean, warm, and dry is key to staying comfortable and safe…healthy too. Keeping feet dry during outdoor activities is crucial to proper foot care so what kind of socks are best for hiking? Hiking means tight confined shoes for 8+ hours … Read more
You could be walking on a hilly, but flat terrain and mistake it for a hike. Don’t worry, you are not the first to make the mistake of confusing a hike for a walk. Since both hiking and walking are on foot exercises, people often interchange the terms. But with hiking vs walking, what’s the difference? The … Read more
When it comes to whether you should pack gloves or mittens, the hiking community is quite divided. According to some, gloves are better. And for others mittens are the way to go. If you are new to hiking in the cold weather then you might be wondering which one to take on your next hiking … Read more
If you are starting to look at hiking the Appalachian Trail you will more than likely be trying to figure out when you want to start. This will change depending on which direction of travel you choose though. So then, how do you choose when to start the Appalachian Trail? This will depend on your … Read more
Lets be 100% honest here, I never knew that a sleeping bag liner was even a thing until I began researching for the Lone Star Hiking Trail and Ouachita Trail, this was a new concept to me and I was fascinated by what they do. Do sleeping bag liners work? Sleeping bag liners work for … Read more
While many may wonder why to spend money monthly on a device to communicate when you carry a phone, well GPS is THE safest way to ensure you get home and communicate with home.
When thinking about bringing a stove with you on any trip to cook food one must weigh the can with how much cook time they will get and whether it will last through to the next town. Today we are going to look at the many Isobutane tanks along with figuring out how long does … Read more
For many looking to get into hiking and getting outdoors in general who wants to try and keep the initial costs low shoes can be an expense, they look to wait on. This may leave you wondering, are running shoes good for hiking? While not perfectly suited to the trail a good pair of sneakers … Read more
