On The Hike

Backpacking can be a fun and rewarding outdoor activity, but it’s important for beginner backpackers to be prepared and stay safe on the trails.

You cannot backpack without doing at least some hiking, but you can hike without backpacking. So what is the difference? Hiking, sometimes referred to as trekking, is the activity of walking on maintained trails in the wilderness, a natural preserve, or green space in some large cities. While backpacking is hiking on a trail in …

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New to hiking and not sure how to begin? It’s also not as hard as you think to get started. All you really need is good pair of shoes, water, a friend, and a good trail.

Day Hiking Checklist Hiking is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature. Hiking can be as simple as walking local paths around your neighborhood or as adventurous as all-day hiking to bag that peak.   Most new hikers ask “What will I need” and all too many will grab too much gear and become …

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The right clothing for the right season is critical when deciding what to wear hiking. Hiking clothes keep you warm and protect you from the sun, abrasive plants along the trail, and bugs.

There are so many types of hiking shoes to choose from what do you choose? Do I use the go-to clunky hiking boots or low-cut hiking shoes? What about train runners?

Okay. I will say it. I hate bear canisters! They are heavy, bulky, and take up too much room, but let’s face it. Bear cans are not going away! Gone are the days of bringing an extra stuff sack and spending, no small amount of time, trying to find the perfect tree, not to mention …

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