Free trail tool Backpack Weight Calculator Enter your body weight and describe the trip. You get a target pack weight, what share of your body weight that is, and where it sits on the ultralight to heavy scale. Imperial Metric…
For this Hoka Speedgoat 6 review, I ventured onto remote Vietnamese routes, specifically the jagged slopes near Ma Pi Leng Pass and the muddy tracks of Bidoup Nui Ba National Park. Since I independently review footwear throughout an ongoing series…
Being, like I have always been, attracted by the rugged, wild lines less traveled, finding the mass of long-distance hiking paths throughout Europe was like an exploration of some buried treasure-trove. It can be easy to get sucked into the…
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,…
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…
Free trail tool Trekking Pole Height Calculator Enter your height. You get the pole length for flat trail, plus how far to shorten the poles for climbs and lengthen them for descents. Imperial Metric Your height ft in cm Find…
Setting off on a hike? Never underestimate the power of a good lunch. Hiking burns lots of calories – studies say around 400-500 per hour![1] Bringing the right food isn’t just about stopping your stomach from growling; it’s about giving…
