Must-Read Hiking Gear Guides
15 Best Rain Jackets For Hiking + Backpacking In 2021
There are so many different types of rain jackets available in the stores today. The features vary quite a bit from one jacket to the next. Making a solid choice…
What To Wear Hiking: A Complete Outfit Of The Best Hiking Clothes
In this guide, you will learn how to choose the best hiking clothes and put together your go-to hiking outfits for different situations and weather conditions. Find out exactly what…
8 Best Hydration Bladders For Hiking And Backpacking
Extra water is one of the ten essentials to hiking and backpacking. Always take more water with you than you think you will need. Too much water is really better…
Best Hiking Gear: Top Picks For Spring 2021
For beginner and intermediate hikers, choosing hiking gear can be exciting and overwhelming. Equipment is expensive, and nobody wants to make a bad decision. This guide to the best hiking…
Best Hardshell Jackets For Hiking + Backpacking
A hardshell jacket is one of the most important articles of hiking clothing to take with you on your hikes. It should be windproof, waterproof and breathable. The primary purpose…
15 Best Osprey Backpacks (2021 Guide)
I have tried many backpacks made by all the most trusted backpack manufacturers over the years. Without a doubt, my best experience has been wearing Osprey backpacks. They are super…
Best Hiking Backpacks: Your Ultimate Guide For Spring 2021
When embarking on an outdoor adventure, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the vast options for gear. A backpack is a fundamental part of any traverse and one of…
10 Best Hiking Water Bottles
Of everything in a hiker’s backpack, it would be hard to argue that a water bottle is not the most important part of any hiker’s kit. Staying hydrated is the…
Top Hiking Footwear
The Best Hiking Socks For 2021
Hiking socks are very different than other types of socks. They are designed specifically for performance and are meant to prevent slipping or bunching while hiking. Hiking socks definitely help…
10 Best Hiking Sandals For Men: 2021 Guide
For some hiking excursions or backpacking trips, hiking sandals might be a good option. These days, men’s hiking sandals are better than ever! I can clearly remember when Teva launched…
12 Best Hiking Shoes For Women: 2021 Guide
As we close off another year and head into 2021, we completely updated our guide to the best hiking shoes for women. It is mind-blowing how much better, more durable,…
15 Best Hiking Shoes For Men: 2021 Guide
Men’s hiking shoes are better than ever. I really can’t believe how much better my current Vasque Breeze AT GTX hiking shoes are compared to previous pairs I have owned….
17 Best Hiking Boots For Men: 2021 Guide
Hiking footwear gets better and more advanced each season of the year. It is truly remarkable when you look at the newest men’s hiking boots made by the top brands….
11 Best Hiking Boots For Women: 2021 Guide
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…
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…
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…
Best Hiking Gadgets
7 Best Solar Chargers For Hiking And Backpacking
More than ever hikers are leveraging new technology when they head out into the backcountry. There are so many incredible devices for hiking and backpacking such as mobile phones, GPS…
Best Backpacking Water Filters + Purifiers
Drinking water is one of the most important items to carry with you on your hikes and backpacking trips. It is one of the ten essentials. I carry more water…
Best Compass For Hiking And Backpacking
A hiking compass is a very important and often overlooked navigation tool. You should have a compass stashed in your hiking daypack at all times in addition to a paper…
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…
7 Best Hiking Watches For 2021
In this guide we cover all the best hiking watches that you can buy right now. It is absolutely mind-blowing what these newest watches can do. The advancement in technology…
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…
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…
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…
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10 Best Hikes in the Indian Peaks Wilderness
History The Indian Peaks Wilderness is a designated wilderness area just 50 miles Northwest of Denver. This area has more than two dozen hiking trails and is a spectacular gem…
Maui Jim Prescription Sunglasses
This year I have had the pleasant experience of trying out some new Maui Jim prescription sunglasses courtesy of SportRX for my hiking and backpacking adventures. They are a dream…
9 Best Hiking Apps For 2021
In the last decade, smartphones have transformed our world. Among other things, smartphones have fantastic tools that can assist with hiking trips. This article will cover some of the best…
Best Winter Hiking Gear And Outfits For 2021
Winter hiking and snow hiking is a magical experience that all hikers should try. A blanket of snow transforms the landscape and views making your go-to hikes seem completely new…
Best Winter Hiking Pants For 2021 Snow Hikes
As the seasons change, it is time to reassess your hiking gear and hiking clothes! Winter hikes demand some extra thought and planning compared to the other seasons. You require…
Best Ultralight Backpacking Gear Guide
Ounces mean ouches and pounds mean pains on the hiking trail. That’s why some people are incredibly interested and invested in ultralight backpacking gear. Ultralight is exactly what it sounds…
Best Winter Hiking Boots For Men And Women (2021 Guide)
If you want to do some winter hiking or backpacking you will need some additional gear to stay warm, comfortable, and to be safe. An essential item on your winter…
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…
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…
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…
The Best Base Layers For Hiking And Backpacking
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…
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…
7 Best Hiking Fanny Packs For Day Hikes In 2021
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…
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…
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 performance hiking jacket (aka shell)…
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…
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…
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…
7 Best Backpacking Tents: The Ultimate Guide For 2021
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…
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…
Best Insoles For Hiking: Upgrade Your Comfort + Support
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hiking First Aid Kit: Checklist for Hikers + Backpackers
A first aid kit is one of hiking’s Ten Essentials. That is, hiking gear you should have. The first thing I learned as a Wilderness First Responder is that in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hiking Packing List: Must-Haves For Day Hikes And Backpacking Trips
Even if you are an experienced hiker it is super easy to forget something that you really need. This is our ultimate hiking packing list. Post it on your wall,…
Snow Hiking: Our Top Tips For Cold Winter Conditions
Hiking in the snow is a very tranquil experience. The trails are coated in white, and the air smells crisp. This additional dimension of snow makes hiking more adventurous, and…
The Best Hiking Underwear (Men + Women) To Keep Super Comfortable
Comfortable high-performance underwear is super important for a good time on the hiking trails. Nobody wants to experience hours of chafing and discomfort. Comfy underwear is just as important as…