Hiking

One major annoyance while hiking is dealing with water, snow, dirt, twigs, or pebbles making their way into your hiking boots or trail runners. Gaiters offer a great solution. They provide an…

In the never-ending quest to cut weight and bulk, many minimalist hikers, bikepackers, and travelers are making the switch from a sleeping bag to a quilt. Everyone is going ultralight. This guide…

Sometimes you have no choice but to hike in the rain. Maybe you got caught in an unexpected storm or maybe you live in a wet climate. Whatever the case, if you…

Condensation inside of a tent is an annoyance that every camper faces. It is an unavoidable natural process that occurs in every tent, regardless of the design and the materials it is…

Last season, I began experimenting with different camping shelter options. In the past, I had always been a tent camper. Now I’m giving hammocks a try. In this guide, I list the…

These days, the trend in camping shelters is toward minimalism. Everyone is going ultralight. I grew up using tents but began experimenting with bivy sacks last year to cut down my base…

These days, the trend in hiking footwear is toward minimalism. Lightweight and breathable options are preferred. Many hikers have switched from heavy hiking boots to lightweight trail runners over the past few…

Some hikers can’t do without trekking poles and others couldn’t care less for them. This guide outlines the pros and cons of trekking poles to help you decide whether or not you…

Your footwear is one of your most important piece of hiking gear. After all, if your feet hurt or your shoes are unstable, you won’t make it very far. These days, many…

I bought the Unigear gaiters on Amazon in preparation for my Wonderland Trail hike around Mount Rainier. Initially, I wasn’t planning to pack gaiters but the weather forecast was calling for heavy…