Gear Guides
40+ Best Hiking Hats That Are Functional + Cool
Hats do much more than protect facial skin from sun damage – they make being ... Read more
5+ Best Hiking Watches For 2023
The best hiking watches that you can buy today are super powerful. Technology has taken ... Read more
17+ Best Gaiters For Hiking, Backpacking, And Trail Running
Often times while hiking, our boots and hiking pants are just not enough to protect ... Read more
7 Best Microspikes For Hiking In 2023
Hiking in snow and ice can be slow, frustrating, and dangerous without proper winter traction ... Read more
Garmin Fenix 7 Watch Review: Standard, Solar, Sapphire Editions
The Garmin Fenix 7 Solar watch has changed my life quickly. In the past three ... Read more
15 Ways To Save Money On Hiking And Backpacking Gear
Buying new hiking and backpacking gear is fun and exciting. To me, gear is money ... Read more
Colorado Trail Gear List: What To Bring In Your Backpack
I finished the Colorado Trail about a month ago, in the summer of 2022. The ... Read more
Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket Review
The Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket is the ultimate car camping quilt. Snuggled in the back ... Read more
Garmin Instinct Watch Review: Standard | Tactical | Solar | Camo Editions
The Garmin Instinct group of watches has become a fantastic choice for hiking, backpacking, or ... Read more
Best Hiking Gear and Gadgets For 2023
For beginner hikers, choosing hiking gear can be exciting and overwhelming. Equipment is expensive, and ... Read more
Why You Need A Hiking Buff
If you’ve seen an episode of Survivor in the last 41 seasons, you’ve seen a ... Read more
Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Review: Best GPS Watch For Hiking
I recently upgraded to the Garmin Fenix 7 watch. For the money, you get way ... Read more
60+ Best Gifts for Hikers
The Boy Scout motto to “be prepared” is great advice for everyone, especially hikers. These ... Read more
The Most Important Kids Hiking Gear
My child would say that the most important kids hiking gear is candy, and it ... Read more
Must-Have Dog Hiking Gear
Hiking with a dog is a very long walk. In addition to a leash, collar ... Read more
9 Best Backpacking Tents For 2023
As your primary shelter, choosing a backpacking tent is a big decision. Tents play a ... Read more
Cotopaxi Bataan Del Día: A Cool Fanny Pack For Hikers
It was bound to happen. Trends from the 90s like overalls, bike shorts, and baggy ... Read more
8 Best Hydration Bladders For Hiking And Backpacking
Extra water is one of the ten essentials to hiking and backpacking. Always take more ... Read more
17 Best Osprey Daypacks And Backpacks
I have tried many backpacks made by all the most trusted backpack manufacturers over the ... Read more
25 Best Hiking Backpacks For 2023
When embarking on an outdoor adventure, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the vast ... Read more
7 Best Solar Chargers For Hiking And Backpacking
More than ever hikers are leveraging new technology when they head out into the backcountry. ... Read more
Maui Jim Prescription Sunglasses Review: Best RX Vision
This year I have had the pleasant experience of testing out some new Maui Jim ... Read more
17 Best Backpacking Water Filters + Purifiers
Drinking water is one of the most important items to carry with you on your ... Read more
9 Best Apps For Hiking And Backpacking
In the last decade, smartphones have transformed our world. Among other things, smartphones have fantastic ... Read more
5 Best Compasses For Hiking And Backpacking
A hiking compass is a very important and often overlooked navigation tool. You should have ... Read more
10 Best Hiking Water Bottles
Of everything in a hiker’s backpack, it would be hard to argue that a water ... Read more
Best Winter Hiking Gear And Outfits
Winter and snow hiking is a magical experience that all hikers should try. A blanket ... Read more
Best Ultralight Backpacking Gear Guide
Ounces mean ouches and pounds mean pains on the hiking trail. That’s why some people ... Read more
Garmin Marq Adventurer Watch: A Complete Review
If you are looking for the best GPS hiking watch, we now recommend the Garmin ... Read more
7 Best Hiking Fanny Packs For Day Hikes
Sometimes it is nice to feel free and light on a hike and not be ... 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 ... 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. ... Read more
Best Headlamps For Hiking Or Backpacking
Hiking headlamps are an essential part of any hiker’s day pack. Headlamps are lightweight and ... Read more
Best Child Carrier Hiking Backpacks (Baby + Toddler)
If you have young children, you will need some new hiking gear to keep them ... 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 ... Read more
Garmin inReach Mini Review
If you want to hike in the backcountry, you should definitely get a satellite communicator ... 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,” ... Read more
Hiking First Aid Kit: Checklist for Hikers + Backpackers
A first aid kit is one of hiking’s Ten Essentials. That is, hiking gear you ... Read more
Portable Oxygen For Hiking At High Altitude
Hiking at higher altitudes is more challenging. This is because there is less oxygen in ... Read more
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 ... Read more
7+ Best Hiking Sunglasses That Are Protective And Cool
An effective pair of hiking sunglasses is essential. Often while hiking we find ourselves in ... Read more
Hiking In The Rain: Best Gear + Tips For Wet Weather Hikes
Some seasons or climates are consistently wet. You may face rain and wet weather for ... Read more
The Ten Essentials For Hiking And Backpacking
In the 1930s, a Seattle-based outdoor organization known as The Mountaineers created the “Ten Essentials” ... Read more
The Best Hiking GPS Devices
GPS devices are super handy and can be a lifesaver when you are hiking in ... Read more
Best Hiking Daypacks
Some people prefer hiking light. There are numerous benefits. The obvious is that you will ... Read more
Hiking Navigation For Beginners
In Yosemite alone, there are 250 search or rescue missions a year. Multiply that by ... Read more
The Ultimate Hiking Gear List
Hiking preparation and planning for day hiking, backcountry hiking or thruway hiking is super important. ... Read more