Hiking in minimalist footwear like sandals seems like it would be a fantastic way to lighten your overall gear weight when hitting the trails. Giving you a sense of lightness and freedom over wearing big bulky hiking boots is definitely a tempting idea… but, this begs the question: Are sandals good for hiking? Sandals can …
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Staying dry on a rainy backpacking trip is a two-pronged struggle: first, you need to keep the rain from soaking you, and second, your rain gear needs to be breathable enough that you don’t end up protected from the rain but dripping in your own sweat as you hike. A favorite rain jacket for thru-hikers …
We sleep outside for all sorts of different reasons. Sometimes, it’s because we just want to get away and look at the stars. Sometimes, we want to disappear into the wilderness and let civilization drop away. Sometimes, our objectives take longer than a day, and we have to sleep out by necessity. In all of …
If you are on a budget and are looking for a pair of good quality hiking pants, then you have come to the right place. A huge increase in competition, combined with improvements in fabric technology means that buying a pair of hiking pants no longer has to be a bank-breaking exercise. In this article …
Zero drop shoes are designed to give you a more natural walking experience by keeping the balls of your feet level with your heel. Standing in a pair of these mimics standing on the ground barefoot, but with a sole to provide protection against the terrain. Zero drop shoes are good for hiking as long …
We’ve all heard the saying, “hope for the best, prepare for the worst.” Well, having a satellite communicator on you during a trip certainly prepares you for any situation. You no longer need to sacrifice safety to be out of cell-service. Not only can you send out an SOS in the case of an emergency, …
A good pair of hiking socks can be the difference between an uncomfortable blister-filled camping trip and a fantastic jaunt in the mountains. However, with so many different hiking socks on the market today, finding the right pair can be tricky, to say the least. That’s where we come in the picture. To help you …
One of the most annoying parts of using headphones while running, are those darn cords. They get tangled, snag on tree branches and are just plain annoying. Perhaps wireless earbuds like the Jaybird Run are the answer. Let’s dive in and find out… At a price point over one hundred dollars, you may expect the …
When we’re out and about in the mountains, we’re continuously exposed to the elements for days or weeks at a time. While many people prepare for the harshness of the cold, wind, and rain, many avid hikers forget that they also need to protect themselves from the sun when we’re in the backcountry. The answer? …
We’ll dive right into our list of best trail running shoes for women. Once you’ve had a chance to browse our picks, take some time to read on below for our tips on finding the right fit and appropriate features for your own specific type of trail running. Here you go… 1. Salomon Speedcross 5 …