In order to have a successful and fun hiking trip, you need to have the right pair of boots. Learn how to tailor your boots to the specific terrain and conditions of your hike. Learn the different types of hiking boots, as well as what you should look out for when purchasing. We also include our favorite hiking and mountaineering boots, as well as trail shoes.
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The Best Portable Water Filters for Backpacking
If you’re planning on going on a backcountry hiking or camping trip, you’re going to need to make sure that you have enough water. Unfortunately, it is hard to bring enough water to last more than a day or so. In this list, we go over the different types of water filter, and give some recommendations for your trip.
10 Essentials Hiking Gadgets Every Hiker Must Have
Learn what gadgets and equipment you need to survive the harsh outdoors. From cool gizmos to life-saving equipment, this list will get you ready to brave the harsh realities of nature.
The Best Waterproof Hiking Backpacks, Ranked
Rain sucks. Getting stuck in it sucks more. But, having a waterproof backpack makes it suck less. Find out which backpacks are best suited to keeping your treasures safe and dry.
The Ultimate Hiking Buying Guide
Hiking can be hard. Even harder, though, is trying to plan all of the equipment that you will need to embark on your hike. This list does the hard work for you and gives you a list of every piece of gear you will need to survive any sort of hike.
The Complete Winter Backpacking Guide
Backpacking is hard, but it becomes even harder in the winter. Planning for a winter backpacking trip is essential due to the increased risk and the mountain of factors not present in normal backpacking. This guide will help you to plan your first winter backpacking trip.
Hiking Cadillac Mountain Alone, in the Dark, in Winter
This past winter, I took a trip to Maine’s Acadia National Park. At the top of Cadillac Mountain is the very first place in the country to see the sunrise during the winter. So, at 3:30 am, I took my bag and groggily headed up the mountain. This will be a recounting of my trip…