There are lots of mistakes beginner hikers make. I have made some of these mistakes as well. But luckily for me, I have seen a lot of people make these mistakes and I have learned from them. So hopefully, my experience and other people’s experience can help you not make the same mistakes that we did. Whatever mistakes other people … Read More....
There are plenty of backpacks that people can choose from in the Internet. However, one of the most popular types of backpacks are the small and packable ones. Small backpacks are easy to carry, lightweight and can be used in a lot of ways. I have listed a couple of amazing small backpacks that you should take a look at. … Read More....
There are many cases when the weather will not be good when you want to hike. This is understandable. We have no control over the weather. Sometimes it is going to rain on your trip and the only thing you can do is … Read More....
Choosing the right pair of hiking boots for your feet is very important since you are going to be using the hiking boots for a year or more. I usually use mine for 2 to 3 years before I replace them. Most of the time, you will get something decent without even doing any research. Most of the boots you … Read More....
If you love the outdoors and love to go hiking then a headlamp will be a critical part of your outdoor gear. It is absolutely impossible to navigate and walk the trails in the dark without a portable light source with you. I always have a headlamp in my backpack whether or not I am planning on using it. There … Read More....
One of the most useful outdoor gear for hiking and backpacking is a hydration bladder. If you have a hydration bladder, you don’t need to get bottled water for your hiking or backpacking trips. You can just put tap water into your hydration bladder. This is very useful and can save people a lot of time. There are a lot … Read More....
One of the best ways to stay hydrated while doing an outdoor activity is by using a hydration bladder combined with a hydration backpack. Figuring out the backpack that you will need for your outdoor adventures can be really tough. It is better to know the features and characteristics of a hydration backpack so that you do not make any … Read More....
Being able to find drinking water in the wilderness is very important. Unfortunately, water that you find in the outdoors can be contaminated with lots of bacteria and harmful microorganisms which is why we often need a way to filter or purify the water before drinking it. Luckily for us, there are lots of water filters available. I have listed … Read More....
The weather can be very unpredictable at the top of a mountain. It is important that we are always prepared even in the summer. I often have a windbreaker jacket with me even though it is very hot outside. A windbreaker jacket can keep me warm and defend me against the wind. Most windbreaker jackets are also rainproof which protects … Read More....
It is very easy to get lost in the wilderness especially if your phone runs out of battery. I often have a hiking compass in my backpack just in case I find myself lost. It is impossible to tell whether you are going north or south if you are stuck in the wilderness without a good compass. I have listed … Read More....