As I Travel Through My Life, I Would Like To Make Every Single Moment Count
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 ...
Insects are probably the most annoying little critters I have ever come across on the hiking trails. They make the month of May such a painful month to hike on. Sometimes, there are even more insects in August too. Those small annoying insect bites can get pretty annoying. Instead of enjoying a view point, I am often times too busy … 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 ...
Trekking poles are some of the most important hiking equipment I have ever come across. I would have gotten a bunch of broken bones, scraped skin, and other injuries to my body if I did not have trekking poles. They allow me to hold my ground, stabilize my footing, and prevent me from falling down if I ever lose my … 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 ...
Lots of things can happen while hiking or backpacking in the wilderness. It is important to have some sort of first aid kit in case of emergencies. Minor wounds and scratches can turn into big problems if they are not treated properly. They can get infected and become worst in time. I highly recommend at least having one of the … 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 ...
It is important to have some sort of light whenever you are hiking at night. It is because in the wilderness, there are no street lamps. It is always completely dark in the forest at night. It is impossible to follow the trail without some sort of light. I highly recommend getting at least one of the hiking flashlights below. … 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 ...
One of the best ways to protect our legs is to get a pair of hiking gaiters. Hiking gaiters work well in deterring small rocks from getting inside our boots. Gaiters can also protect our legs from ticks and other insects by preventing them from getting inside. I have listed a few hiking leg gaiters that are wonderful. I am … Read more ...