How to Handle Wildlife While Hiking?

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 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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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**.…