Catalin Geangos

Catalin Geangos

Catalin is a writer and outdoor specialist who has been traveling in over 35 countries so far. He loves spending time in nature, enjoying mountains and nature adventures, and ultimately inspiring people to travel more. In his time off, he tests, analyzes, and reviews hiking, and other outdoor gear and accessories. E-mail: [email protected]

Thru-Hiking in Europe

thru hiking in europe

As someone who has always been drawn to the rugged, untamed paths less traveled, discovering the vast network of long-distance hiking trails in Europe was akin to finding a hidden trove of treasures. It’s easy to fall into the trap…

Hiking Difficulty Calculator

Hiking Difficulty Calculator Distance: MilesKilometers Vertical Gain: FeetMeters Calculate Difficulty Reset Share Heading out for a hike and curious about how tough the trail might be? Hiking Difficulty Calculator has your back! This clever tool helps hikers figure out how…

31 Must-Have Hiking Gifts for Hikers

hiking gifts for hikers on top of a table

Choosing the right gear and clothing for hiking turns a tough trek into an epic adventure. That’s why, with the holiday season approaching (a recent survey by Statista found that 24% of tourists include hiking among their vacation activities), I…

How to Pack a Backpack for a Hiking Trip

how to pack a hiking backpack

In 50 years, backpacks have gone from heavy, clunky frames with few pockets to light, vest-style frameless designs and strong internal frames. Understanding how to properly pack a backpack remains essential. Simply filling a backpack without a plan isn’t enough,…

What is Primitive Camping? (Your Guide to Dispersed Camping)

Primitive camping tent

Grabbing a camping spot is tougher than ever these days. The Dyrt’s 2023 report shows that five times more people are having a hard time securing a site compared to past years. Finding some peace far from the hustle and…

How to Avoid Snakes While Hiking (My Trail-Tested Guide)

avoiding snake on a rock while hiking

Every year, snakes bite a huge 5.4 million people across the globe, says the World Health Organization. Out of those, almost 2 million folks get venom injections. Sounds scary, right? But don’t let that ruin your fun in the great…

How to Calculate Your Trekking Pole Height

Trekking Pole Height Calculator Trekking Pole Height Calculator Enter your height: CentimetersFeet Calculate Reset The key idea is **this**: The perfect trekking pole height is about 68% of your own height. That way, your arms stay a bit bent, which…

How to Calculate Your Calories When Hiking

Hiking Calorie Calculator Hiking Calorie Calculator Distance: MetersKilometersFeetYardsMiles Elevation Gain: MetersKilometersFeetYardsMiles Hiker’s Weight: KgPounds Backpack Weight: KgPounds Calculate Reset Share This Result Twitter Facebook LinkedIn The Hiking Calorie Calculator uses a smart formula to estimate calories burned **during a hike**.…