Posts Tagged ‘Backpacking Gear’
12 Years of Hiking with Meindl Boots: The Ultimate Review
Extremely Durable
These boots had a lot of use. There were several backpacking trips where I was hiking over 35 miles over very rugged terrain and some scrambles and these boots worked great. They lasted 12 years before falling apart with lots of hikes over the years.
What to Pack for a Sunrise Hike
To reach a mountain top in time for sunrise there is going to be a large portion of the hike during the dark which requires extra gear and expertise depending on the location of your hike. Hiking in the dark has many additional hidden dangers due to lack of visibility, wildlife, and rapid changes in weather. Having the right gear can make for a safer and more pleasant journey. Below we have gathered together What to Pack for a Sunrise Hike.
Read More5 Reasons to Buy LOWA Women’s Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots
Hi, I’m Darlene Panzera, an adventurer, author, and mom, and I’d like to share 5 reasons why I decided to buy Lowa Women’s Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots.
Last year I bought a pair of hiking boots from another company that felt great when I tried them on in the store, but when I started hiking in them, they didn’t quite feel right. I kept telling myself they still needed to be broken in and that they’d be okay. I was so wrong! After several months of smaller hikes, I took a 6-mile hike to a fire tower in Washington’s Cascade Mountains and when I removed my boots my toes felt like they were on fire! The pain was almost unbearable. I had to face the fact that these boots were the wrong fit and I ended up giving them away to someone else even though I had spent over two hundred dollars on them.
This year when I went to buy new boots, I was more cautious. Below are a few of the deciding factors that led me to buy a pair of Lowa brand hiking boots:
Read MoreTop 15 Backpacking Water Filters and Purifiers of 2018
Top 15 Backpacking Water Filters and Purifiers of 2018 At some point, when backpacking, you will need to replenish your water supply. When that time to fill up comes, filtering and purifying your water to avoid getting sick is extremely important. No matter how crystal clear and beautiful the water from that mountain river or…
Read More65 Fantastic Gift Ideas for Hikers
Any hikers you need to find Christmas gifts for this year? A lot of hiking gear is pretty expensive but right here I have rounded up a list of 65 ideas that are completely affordable and the hiker in your life would absolutely love. Honest Portable Camping cookware Mess kit Folding Cookset for Hiking Backpacking…
Read More15 Stocking Stuffers for Hikers
Any hikers you need to find Christmas gifts for this year? A lot of hiking gear is pretty expensive but right here I have rounded up a list of 15 stocking stuffer ideas that are completely affordable and the hiker in your life would absolutely love. 1. Any hiker or backpacker would love getting a…
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