Hiking poles are a pure lifesaver (sometimes quite literally!). They save your legs and knees and keep your balance. But can you hike with one trekking pole? And which is better, hiking with one trekking … Read more
You might be wondering if you can go hiking without a backpack. You might not have a backpack or you might want to go hiking with a shoulder injury. Either way, I’m going to share … Read more
Yes I know, sweatpants are super comfy. I basically live in them during the fall and winter. But hiking in sweatpants is an entirely different thing. Can you hike in sweatpants? Yes, hiking in sweatpants … Read more
So you just found yourself a great pair of leggings for hiking… but there’s one issue – no pockets! A complaint by pretty much every woman everywhere. And no, those little fake pockets don’t count. … Read more
Ultralight down jackets a favorite among backpackers, climbers, and backcountry skiers who are counting every ounce. But if you’re not so extreme, these jackets are still great for boosting sleep systems and they fit really … Read more
Camping in the warm weather is a lot of people look forward to every year. But when does camping season start and when do campgrounds open? Camping season starts in early May and extends to … Read more
So you’re wondering if you can go hiking in Converse shoes. And when I say Converse shoes, I mean Chuck Taylors, the same shoes that were invented in 1922 for basketball players and hasn’t changed … Read more
Hiking can be intimidating at first, especially when you see other hikers with fancy gear like expensive boots, backpacks, and GPS devices. If you are a beginner on a budget, the good news is you … Read more
The Ozark Trail 2 Burner Camp Stove is one of the more affordable camp stoves from Walmart. There are better stoves out there, but the Ozark is popular because of its cheap price point and … Read more
Some people ask if hiking is a sport. To me, the answer is no, but I can understand why some people might ask this question. After all, there are other similar sports like mountain biking … Read more
