Author: Ryan

Hiking poles have been known to relieve knee pressure and deter injuries while hiking. I often carry a pair with me so that I can easily cross rivers, murky waters, or muddy trails. Hiking poles can also prevent people from falling down and getting injured. I know I have been saved by my hiking poles lots of times. The hiking … Read more ...

A great way to protect your body and belongings from the rain is to get a hiking poncho. You can even get disposable ones that are very cheap. I highly recommend them if you are going to a mountain with unpredictable weather. Hiking ponchos do a great job at keeping a person dry even when the weather is raining hard. … Read more ...

Protecting our feet is one of the most important things we can do if you love to go hiking or backpacking. Our feet will go through a lot of abuse since they are going to be used a lot of times especially if we are planning on hiking for a lot of miles. Getting a good pair of hiking socks … Read more ...

A lot of hikers are now carrying hiker water bottles instead of getting water from the store. Hiking water bottles will often have a filter that will allow the user to filter the water while in the wilderness. Water from the outdoors can have lots of bacteria that can cause diarrhea and sickness. A filter will destroy a lot of … Read more ...

Hiking sock liners are very thin socks that wicks away moisture and prevents blisters from happening while hiking. There are lots of materials to choose from. A lot of people these days prefer merino wool or some sort of polyester blend. It is ideal to wear sock liners if you are going to be hiking for a lot of miles … Read more ...

Hiking vests are very stylish, have lots of pockets for different items and they provide more mobility than a jacket. There are lots of times when I would prefer a vest over a jacket especially when the weather is very hot or sunny. A vest provides adequate protection against the weather and offer a lot of pockets for small gadgets … Read more ...

Insects can be very annoying when you are hiking in the wilderness. The last thing people want to happen is when a lot of mosquitoes are flocking on their heads or surrounding them. Insect bites can cause rashes, irritation and can be cause death. It is important that we protect ourselves from insects while hiking in the wilderness. I have … Read more ...

Finding a very good hiking whistle can be pretty hard. These whistles below are a few of the best that I am aware of that can create a loud sound while in the outdoors. You’ll learn the reasons why lots of men and women are obtaining these items if you go through the positive consumer feedback. These are a few … Read more ...

One of the best hiking gear for dogs is a dog hiking backpack. Dogs can now carry their own stuff. They can carry a little bit of water, collapsible bowls and more. However, dogs cannot carry a lot of weight or else the bag will impede their mobility which can result in an injury. Dog hiking packs look great, and … Read more ...