Backpack Weight Calculator Your Body Weight: PoundsKilograms Trip Type: Day HikeWeekend Trip (1-2 nights)Multi-Day Trip (3-5 nights)Long-Distance Trail (5+ nights) Experience Level: BeginnerIntermediateExperiencedUltralight Hiker Season: SummerSpring/FallWinter Terrain Type: Easy (Well-maintained trails)Moderate (Mixed trails)Difficult (Rough terrain, elevation)Alpine/Technical Calculate Pack Weight Reset…
EER Calculator – Estimated Energy Requirement Gender: MaleFemale Age (years): Weight: KilogramsPounds Height: CentimetersInches Base Activity Level: Sedentary (little or no exercise)Lightly active (light exercise 1-3 days/week)Moderately active (moderate exercise 3-5 days/week)Active (hard exercise 6-7 days/week)Very active (very hard daily…
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…
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 is great for balance…
