carov Like all hiking gear, underwear needs to perform. Any layer that doesn’t dry quickly is uncomfortable, so a moisture-wicking, quick-drying fabric is essential. As always, that means opt for synthetic or wool and stay away from cotton. The six pairs of underwear weren’t chosen at random. Four of them because they were available at my … Read more
I don’t know what happened, but one day, none of my shoes fit anymore. Was it that nothing felt good after too much time in Birkenstocks? Or did a pair of shoes irritate my latent bunion? It doesn’t really matter. I had to find comfortable shoes, especially for situations where my Arizona’s don’t work – … Read more
Hardshell jackets keep out water and wind while letting out heat and sweat. They do that with a waterproof breathable membrane, commonly known as Gore-Tex. There are 2-layer and 3-layer membranes, plus the third choice, 2.5 layer. Here’s what that means and how to decide which one is the best for you. The invention of … Read more
There is a lot of dating advice out there, most of it is bad. The only true advice is to be yourself. If part you enjoys nature, a hiking date is an inexpensive and authentic way to have good time and get to know each other. Hiking on a date adds looking good to the … Read more
It’s not just sun’s out, guns out – it is sun’s out, toes out. For outdoor summer adventures, kid’s hiking sandals can be even more comfortable than hiking shoes or boots and there is no need to avoid water. Even better, they are easy to put on and take off for children of all ages, … Read more
A hiking vest is one of the most versatile pieces of outdoors gear the whole year round. Vests keep you warm during spring, fall, and cool summer nights and can also provide an extra layer in winter. Why a vest and not a jacket? Hiking vests provide most of the warmth of a jacket with … Read more
Whether you’re looking for entertainment or education, these 17 outdoors, climbing, and hiking movies do both. These adventures can inspire, instruct, or show exactly what not to do. They say truth is stranger than fiction and according to many of these stories, more interesting too. Most of these hiking movie picks are documentaries or based … Read more
Yes, waterproof socks exist and yes, they are really waterproof. Here’s when to wear them, when to skip them, and some of the best waterproof socks to wear hiking or anytime feet need to stay dry and warm. What makes waterproof socks waterproof? It is similar to wearing a plastic bags between two socks, and … Read more
If you’ve seen an episode of Survivor in the last 41 seasons, you’ve seen a hiking buff. It is a long tube of thin, stretchy fabric that can be worn and used in over a dozen different ways. Like Kleenex, buff is both a brand name as well as a product description. They can also … Read more
(Product provided in compensation for a review) I have embraced wool for base layers but not for below-the-base layers. Well, I definitely waited too long to try wool underwear for women. BRANWYN kindly sent a set of their products to test and review and I am so glad that they did. BRANWYN wool underwear for … Read more
My child would say that the most important kids hiking gear is candy, and it might be true but that’s not all. Beyond the bribes, here’s what you need to keep kids comfortable and protected on hikes. In addition to smaller versions of the hiking clothes, footwear, and gear that adults use, there are additional … Read more