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# Hiking Daily

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## Posts
- [Katadyn BeFree AC Water Filter Review: Fast and Easy Filtration On The Fly](https://hikingdaily.com/katadyn-befree-ac-water-filter-review/): Last year I decided to get both sizes of the Katadyn BeFree AC Water Filter Bottles (0.5L and 1.0L) to replace my Platypus QuickDraw, which was somewhat challenging. I wanted a filter that was fast and easy to use. So, I did my research and ended up getting these two water filters.
- [South Arapaho Peak Hike in Colorado](https://hikingdaily.com/south-arapaho-peak-hike/): The South Arapaho Peak hike was the first high alpine hike above 13,000 feet that I did in Colorado. It was a totally epic day on the trails with good friends. South Arapaho Peak is one of those hikes that locals will do many times over and over again. If you live along the Front Range, or are visiting Boulder or Denver, it is hard to beat this hike. You will witness spectacular 360-degree panoramic views of the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area upon this summit.
- [Saucony Peregrine 16 Review: 220+ Mile Trail Test for Hiking and Running](https://hikingdaily.com/saucony-peregrine-review/): Currently, my #1 choice and best trail running shoe for hiking (and running) is the Saucony Peregrine 16.
- [Royal Arch Hike In Boulder Colorado](https://hikingdaily.com/royal-arch-hike/): The Royal Arch hike is a unique, challenging, well-shaded, must-do hike in Boulder, Colorado. The rock formation that gives this hike a name is so cool and huge!
- [1st/2nd Flatiron Hike and Trails In Boulder Colorado](https://hikingdaily.com/1st-2nd-flatiron-hike/): The 1st/2nd Flatiron hike is one of my top three favorite hikes in Boulder, Colorado - there are so many reasons to do this hike again and again! I have done this hike about 20-30 times over the last decade.
- [Green Mountain Hike In Boulder Colorado](https://hikingdaily.com/green-mountain-hike/): The hike to Green Mountain summit in Boulder Colorado is an experience that you will remember. The journey is always epic. This is one of the best hikes to do in Boulder.
- [South Boulder Peak Hike In Boulder Colorado](https://hikingdaily.com/south-boulder-peak-hike/): Each time I hike up Shadow Canyon I think it's been far too long since the last time I hiked up to South Boulder Peak. It's a beautiful and challenging hike that I do not do enough times each year.
- [Bear Peak Hike in Boulder Colorado](https://hikingdaily.com/bear-peak-hike/): Bear Peak is one of the best hikes in Boulder, Colorado. It is my favorite hike in Boulder and I run or hike it a couple of times each month - on its own or combined with another local peak. 
- [7 Best Trail Running Shoes For Hiking: 2026 Guide](https://hikingdaily.com/best-trail-running-shoes/): If you have ever been on a trail and thought, "why am I wearing these big clunky hiking boots" or "I miss my trainers," you may want to invest in one of these best trail running shoes for hiking!
- [Hiking In Boulder Colorado: 10+ Best Hikes](https://hikingdaily.com/best-hikes-boulder/): Why hike in Boulder, CO? There are so many hiking trails within minutes of downtown. Boulder is truly a hiker's paradise. You can hike the Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks for days. In this guide, I share all the best hikes in Boulder.
- [Top 10 Best Scrambles in Colorado and Ridges That Are Exhilarating!](https://hikingdaily.com/colorado-ridge-scrambles/): Upon returning to Boulder, Colorado, this August, I immediately longed for the exposed ridges and exciting scrambling characteristic of the granite peaks of my home in the eastern Sierra Nevada. I set out on a mission to find the best scrambles that Colorado offers to stretch my alpine scrambling season into September and bag some Colorado summits. I searched high and low, digging deep through internet beta, guidebooks, and CalTopo maps in search of exposed ridges, fun scrambling routes, and beautiful summits. I spent hours on Mountain Project, asking friends for route advice, and downloading Gaia maps. I tried to visit as many ranges in Colorado as possible to explore as many regions of the state as possible. Ultimately, I managed to scramble in the Sangre de Cristo, the Gore, the Sawatch, the Tenmile, Rocky Mountain National Park, the Indian Peaks, and more. 
- [7 Best Microspikes and Winter Traction Devices for Hiking in 2026](https://hikingdaily.com/microspikes-for-hiking/): Hiking in snow and ice can be slow, frustrating, and dangerous if you do not wear proper winter traction devices.
- [Maui Jim Prescription Sunglasses Review: Best RX Vision](https://hikingdaily.com/maui-jim-prescription-sunglasses/): The clarity of my vision wearing these Maui Jim prescription sunglasses is unreal. Next level. I wear them ahead of my regular glasses whenever possible. They are such a pleasure, especially for sports and outdoors activities.
- [Himali Accelerator Down Jacket (Hooded) Review](https://hikingdaily.com/himali-accelerator-down-jacket-review/): A great down jacket is essential to my kit any time I head out into the mountains. I wanted to see if the Accelerator Down Jacket met my need for a versatile, lightweight down jacket that could keep me comfortable from mountaintops to evenings at camp. Over the course of a month, I tested the Women's Accelerator Down Jacket for warmth, comfort and fit, compressibility and packability, versatility, and durability in alpine conditions from Colorado to California.
- [Dehydrating Food And Meals For Backpacking Trips And Thru-Hikes](https://hikingdaily.com/dehydrating-food-for-backpacking/): I started dehydrating my backpacking food before I hiked the John Muir Trail in the summer of 2020.
- [The Pacific Crest Trail – What Hiking Daily On The PCT Is Really Like](https://hikingdaily.com/hiking-daily-pacific-crest-trail/): You've heard of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT), but what is it really like to wake up day in and day out in the wilderness? How do our bodies adapt to mile upon mile upon mile of movement? How does our mind cope with a goal like walking 2,650 miles (4,264 km) from Mexico to Canada?
- [Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket Review](https://hikingdaily.com/rumpl-original-puffy-blanket-review/): The Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket is the ultimate car camping quilt.
- [Best Insoles For Hiking: Insane Comfort For Your Shoes And Boots](https://hikingdaily.com/best-insoles-for-hiking/): Aftermarket insoles are a magical and transformative experience.
- [10 Best Hikes in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado](https://hikingdaily.com/san-juan-mountains-hikes/): Colorado's San Juans contain some of the most spectacular, rugged mountains in the lower 48. From alpine lakes to alpine meadows, and towering 14ers, this region of the state literally has it all.
- [8 Tips for Staying Hydrated While Hiking](https://hikingdaily.com/how-to-stay-hydrated-while-hiking/): Water makes up approximately 60% of the human body and every biological system depends on it. Maintaining this fluid balance is essential to your cognitive and physical functioning. Even light hiking can drain your body's water supply - leaving you feeling tired, achy, and ready to turn back to the trailhead. Fortunately, the solution is as easy as can be! Here are some tips and tricks on how to stay hydrated while hiking.
- [What’s in My Pack: A Yosemite Backpacking Guide’s Favorite Gear](https://hikingdaily.com/whats-in-my-pack-yosemite-backpacking-guide-favorite-gear/): No matter how many trips I guide in Yosemite National Park, I’m always on a mission to pack the best possible gear for the job. In my three seasons of guiding backpacking trips in Yosemite, narrowing down my personal essentials for the trail has been a process of trial and error. Here, I simplify the process of deciding what to pack for Yosemite by sharing my tried and true trail essentials.
- [Colorado Trail Gear List: What To Bring In Your Backpack](https://hikingdaily.com/colorado-trail-gear-list/): I finished the Colorado Trail about a month ago, in the summer of 2022. The trail is majestic with vibrant wildflowers, epic ridge walks, incredible vistas, and unbeatable wildlife.
- [Ridge Merino Solstice Lightweight Sun Hoodie Review](https://hikingdaily.com/ridge-merino-solstice-sun-hoodie-review/): I look down from nearly seven thousand feet above the slickrock canyonlands of Utah’s southeast desert. Just 45 minutes outside Moab, Utah, I’m taking Ridge Merino’s Solstice Sun Hoodie for a testing day out on the skin track in the La Sal mountains. From the snow-covered access road to the boot pack up to the pyramidal summit block of Mount Tukunikivatz, I’m shielded from the desert sun’s intensity underneath the massive hood of my Solstice Sun Hoodie. My sweat from the climb has dried, thanks to the quick-drying, sweat-wicking power of Merino wool. I transition my backcountry snowboard from “walk mode” to “ride mode” and wiggle my way through powder and sticky surface conditions. Snowboarding down the white-capped mountain, high above the slickrock desert below, I’m kept cozy in the Solstice.
- [Six Moon Designs Owyhee Backpacking Tarp Review](https://hikingdaily.com/six-moon-designs-owyhee-backpacking-tarp-review/): Nestled beneath my Six Moon Designs Owyhee backpacking tarp, thunder and lightning unleash in the high Sierra. Rain and hail batter my shelter in the limestone cirque below Red and White mountain, deep in the range. Inside, dry and warm, I curl up with my Kindle to read. Here at 12,000 feet on this remote section of the Sierra High Route, protection from the elements in a spacious setting is essential to my wellbeing during the afternoon thunderstorm cycle. 
- [Helly Hansen Verglas Infinity Shell Jacket Review](https://hikingdaily.com/hh-verglas-infinity-shell-jacket/): The Helly Hansen Verglas Infinity shell jacket is a pro shell that is super versatile (I use it for hiking and skiing), 100% waterproof and windproof, quick-drying, extremely breathable (amazing long open wide pit zips), eco-responsible (no harsh chemicals), lightweight (500 grams), and packable. What is really awesome is that the fabric is not noisy when I move but is very quiet.
- [Himali Eclipse Sun Hoodie Review](https://hikingdaily.com/himali-eclipse-sun-hoodie-review/): This sun hoodie is the silky-softest ultralight layer for hiking, running, and skiing
- [Tera Kaia Makes the Best Hiking Sports Bra on the Market](https://hikingdaily.com/tera-kaia-sports-bra-review/): Tera Kaia is a sustainability-minded, women-owned business makes the best sports bras and underwear for outdoor-folks of all body types.
- [Ridge Merino: Winter-Spring Gear Round-Up and Review](https://hikingdaily.com/ridge-merino-gear-review/): Out on the skin track in Mammoth Lakes, CA, I glide between sun and shade, forest and meadow, ridgeline and basin. The temperatures swing from a balmy 34 degrees to a brisk 22 with windchill, but I feel comfortable despite the shifting conditions in my Merino wool base layers. Going uphill, the sweat-wicking properties of Merino are in full force. When I stop to take a break, I feel surprisingly warm despite the biting cold.
- [40+ Best Hiking Hats That Are Cool And Functional](https://hikingdaily.com/best-hiking-hats/): In this selection best hiking hats, we attempted to zero in on as many hats that we could find that approach a semi-cool rating at a minimum.
- [10+ Best Hikes in the Indian Peaks Wilderness](https://hikingdaily.com/indian-peaks-wilderness/): 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 so close to a large city. At over 70,000 acres and more than 130 miles of trails, there are many amazing hiking options. The topography of the Indian Peaks Wilderness includes alpine lakes, wide-open meadows, and tall mountain peaks.
- [How to Prevent Ticks When Hiking](https://hikingdaily.com/how-to-prevent-ticks-when-hiking/): Ticks, like mosquitos, are the tiny, evil, and blood-sucking spawns of Satan. Just kidding...(not entirely).
- [How To Buy Wide Trail Running Shoes: 9 try-ons, 3 purchases, 1 winner](https://hikingdaily.com/how-to-buy-wide-trail-running-shoes/): 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 - like hiking. The process took much longer than I hoped, but it was worth the wait.
- [17+ Best Gaiters For Hiking, Backpacking, And Trail Running](https://hikingdaily.com/best-hiking-gaiters/): Often times while hiking, our boots and hiking pants are just not enough to protect us from the elements.
- [Best Hiking Challenges for Hikers in 2026](https://hikingdaily.com/hiking-challenges/): These aren't your typical New Year's resolutions! As outdoor enthusiasts, our goals often involve a mixture of consistency, exploration of new terrain, and pushing past our perceived limits.
- [The Best Hiking Shoes For Men](https://hikingdaily.com/best-hiking-shoes-for-men/): Men's hiking shoes are better than ever. It is truly remarkable how much hiking footwear is improving each season and year. The newest hiking shoes of this current season are more comfortable, durable, supportive, and protective. At the same time, they are lighter than ever which helps to be nimble on the trails and conserve energy.