Gear & Trails for Real Hikers

Finding the best anti chafe cream for hiking can be the difference between finishing a long trail feeling great and limping back…

Knowing how to break in hiking boots is one of those things nobody warns you about until your heels are already raw.…

How to Cook on the Trail: A Beginner’s Guide is something most new backpackers search for the night before their first trip,…

Knowing how to choose budget hiking gear without sacrificing safety is one of the smartest things you can do before your first…

Knowing how to hike with a dog in cold weather is one of those things that sounds simple until you are out…

How to keep yourself warm without overheating on a hike is one of those problems that sounds simple until you are halfway…

Knowing how to choose a dog harness for hiking can make the difference between a trail day you both love and one…

How to hike hands-free with a dog sounds simple until you are scrambling over a rocky switchback (a series of angled turns…

How to hike efficiently uphill (technique, gear, and pacing) is one of the most searched questions among hikers who feel strong on…