How to Choose the Right Type of Hiking Boots [Guide + Infographic]
We wrote this guide to help you choose the right type of hiking boots and shoes for your specific needs. After reading this guide, you’ll be much better prepared to
Basic Foot and Boot Care for Backpacking
Proper foot and boot care are essential for maintaining your feet and footwear in good condition so that your feet and footwear are good to go when needed. This post is
Construction of a Hiking Boot [+Diagram]
The basic anatomy of a hiking boot with its various parts and components will be discussed in this post. There’s also a shoe diagram to give an accurate picture of
10 Important Characteristics of Hiking Shoes Explained
In this post, we are going to discuss some of the most important physical and non-physical characteristics of shoes and boots for hiking (this piece is a fantastic resource about
How to Choose Cold Weather Gloves and Mittens
Choosing winter gloves and mittens for your needs can be difficult because there are various options making it difficult to orient yourself in the abundance of models, designs, and materials.
Ultimate Guide to Hiking Clothing
This hiking clothing guide is aimed at explaining the basics. That’s why the guide offers valuable information about hiking outfits essentials, discusses various hiking clothes and their best use, materials, features, proper layering as
20 Tips for Hiking with Kids
Plenty of avid outdoorsmen think that their days of hiking are on hold once they become parents. However, there’s a much more viable alternative – they can just bring their
10 Reasons to Start Hiking Now
Many people’s first hiking experience is in their childhood when a parent (often a grandparent) takes them for a walk in the backcountry. Such an occasion inevitably remain in a
10 Hiking Tips for Beginners
“The beginning is always the hardest” – everyone has heard that and although most people agree that it’s true, the majority of us give up before even starting. And why
Convertible Pants vs Shorts for Summer Hiking
It’s summer. It’s hot but you don’t care because next weekend you’re going to hit the trail. Now you have to choose what kind of clothing to wear during your