Garmin Marq Adventurer Watch: A Complete Review
The Garmin Marq Adventurer is the ultimate GPS watch for outdoor enthusiasts. This watch is awesome because it has a plethora of cool features that cross over into different backcountry … Read more
15 Best Fleece Jackets For Hiking And Backpacking
In cooler climates, or during the cooler months of Fall, Winter or Spring it is time to dig all your warm layers out of your closet. In addition to performance … Read more
How To Plan Food For A Backpacking Trip
Packing food for a backpacking trip is always a challenge! Every trip is different: different people with different styles hiking in a different place (et cetera, et cetera), and each … Read more
The Best Base Layers For Hiking And Backpacking In Cold Weather
During the summer hiking season in most locations, you can get away with wearing a hiking shirt that makes sense. As cooler temperatures prevail in Fall, Winter, and Spring you … Read more
The Best Hiking Skirts And Kilts For Men And Women
First and foremost, men can wear skirts too. In fact, the extra breeze for those special sweaty areas makes hiking skirts a great choice for both male and female hikers … Read more
7 Best Hiking Fanny Packs For Day Hikes In 2020
Sometimes it is nice to feel free and light on a hike and not be weighed down by a heavier daypack. A hiking fanny pack is the perfect lightweight bag … Read more
11 Best Hiking Boots For Women For Day Hikes + Backpacking Trips
This is our ultimate guide to choosing the best hiking boots for women. In this article, we cover everything that you need to know to make a good choice. You … Read more
The Best Hiking Boots For Wide Feet: Our Top 5 Picks
It’s not easy having wide feet. I know, because I have had them my whole life. There are certain brands of shoes that will just never fit my feet. The … Read more
10 Best Cameras For Hiking + Backpacking Photography
The best camera for hiking is the one that you use. There’s no point in carrying a heavy, or even lightweight, camera only to leave it in its case. That’s … Read more
Garmin Instinct Solar: Best Affordable GPS Smartwatch
The Garmin Instinct Solar has had an amazing new upgrade to the original watch that was launched about one year ago. This hiking watch now has a solar-charged battery that … Read more
The Best Hiking Jackets For All Seasons
Certain items of hiking gear and hiking clothing are super important to your survival if you become lost or suddenly face extreme weather conditions. A hiking jacket (aka shell) is … Read more
Trail Runners for Hiking: An Ultimate Guide by Seasoned Hikers
If you have ever been on a trail and thought, “why am I wearing these big clunky hiking boots” or “I miss my trainers,” then you may want to invest … Read more
The Best Budget Hiking Backpacks For Under $100
There hundreds of backpacks available online and in stores for all different sorts of hiking. It can often be hard to sort through and figure out what backpack is best … Read more
20+ Best Hiking Shirts For Day Hikes + Backpacking Trips
When you hit the trails for several hours (or days) at a time you want to feel super comfortable in your clothing. The best hiking shirts help you stay comfy … Read more
7 Newest + Best Hiking Watches That You Can Buy: Complete Reviews
This is the most current guide that reviews the newest and best hiking watches that you can buy right now. In this guide, we break down all the important features … Read more
Best Headlamps For Hiking Or Backpacking
Hiking headlamps are an essential part of any hiker’s day pack. Headlamps are lightweight and portable, making them easy to throw into a pack. One should always carry a headlamp … Read more
Best Child Carrier Backpacks For Hiking (Baby + Toddler)
If you have young children, you will need some new hiking gear to keep them safe and happy when out on the hiking trails. The first item that you should … Read more
7 Best Backpacking Tents: The Ultimate Guide For 2020
Backpacking tents are one of the biggest gear decisions for hikers, campers, canoe trippers and travelers. Tents are super important for your comfort and safety and are also one of … Read more
A 5-Step Hiking Emergency Plan
Hiking in the wilderness can be dangerous. Weather, fatigue, getting lost, and overall being unprepared can lead to very stressful and serious moments on the trail. The best way to … Read more
Best Insoles For Hiking That Will Increase Your Comfort
The insoles that come in most hiking shoes and hiking boots are often flat, floppy, and slippery. They really do not offer much comfort or value at all compared to … Read more
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Hiking Knives
Plain and simple – knives are cool. A sturdy knife or multi-tool are some of the most useful items to bring on any outdoor adventure. They can be used to … Read more
15 Best Hikes in Colorado
Colorado has some of the most incredible hiking in the country. From the the deep Black Canyon of the Gunnison, to the highest point in Colorado on Mount Elbert, there … Read more
Vasque Breeze All-Terrain Low GORE-TEX Hiking Shoes
My hiking shoes died last Fall after about one year of service. They were a pretty decent pair of hiking footwear that took a beating. I would call myself an … Read more
Garmin inReach Mini Review
If you want to hike in the backcountry, you should definitely get a satellite communicator device. If faced with an unexpected emergency it could save a life. The Garmin inReach … Read more
The Best Trekking Poles For Day Hikes Or Backpacking Trips
“You got me trippin, stumblin, flippin, fumblin…” For the most part, Fergie’s top hit, “Clumsy,” perfectly illustrates my lack-of-balance when hiking. That is before I found trekking poles! If you … Read more
Hiking First Aid Kit: Checklist for Hikers + Backpackers
A first aid kit is one of hiking’s Ten Essentials. The first thing I learned as a Wilderness First Responder is that in the outdoors, preparation is key. Whether you … Read more
15+ Best Hikes In Rocky Mountain National Park
Located just 70 miles northwest of downtown Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) is a large national park encompassing more than 300 miles of trails. Nested outside of the town … Read more
The Best Hiking Snacks To Keep You Energized On The Trails
As you chug up switchbacks and scrambles, your muscles are constantly exerting energy. A constant supply of calories is essential to keep you moving. Here is an ultimate guide to … Read more
Portable Oxygen For Hiking At High Altitude
Hiking at higher altitudes is more challenging. This is because there is less oxygen in the air to breathe. When you hike at high altitudes you may experience a shortness … Read more
9 Best Hiking Gaiters To Keep You Dry And Comfortable
Often times while hiking, our boots and hiking pants are just not enough to protect from the elements. Snow, mud, branches, and rocks can be a nuisance while hiking. This … Read more