Three hikersHiking on Svalbard

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Hiking without gear is similar to stepping up to the plate without a bat.  Or perhaps, hitting the links without clubs.  When you take to the trails without hiking gear, you’re merely tagging along while everyone else is having all the fun.

You really can’t hike properly without the correct gear.  Hiking gear combines all of the essentials you’ll require to have a successful trek in the woods, and everything you’ll need to have fun with all the other kids.   Read more . . .

Things to bring when hiking

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Every trail leads hikers to new adventure, so every hiker should be ready for anything.   Outdoor adventurers need good hiking equipment to enjoy a  successful and safe trek.   Here is an outline of the gear you’ll need and the gizmos you can likely do without.

Go Without the Gimmicks

Outfitting stores stock all sorts of unnecessary gadgets, luring the hiker who isn’t quite ready to rough it.  Backcountry espresso machines, nesting pots, portable Dutch ovens, traveler-design towels, portable saws are all on Read more . . .

Hiking accessories

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Get ready for an exhilarating day in the great outdoors.  Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran hiker, being prepared and following a few hiking fundamentals can help make your adventure as safe as it is sensational.

In fact, you don’t have to be a professional hiker to fully enjoy a hiking adventure.  Hiking basics start with a good sense of the outdoors and a willingness to get connected with the wilderness.  The right supplies and equipment can help ensure a successful outdoor adventure. Read more . . .

Pair of blue hiking boots

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There are all sorts of hikers,  from those who love the serenity of a countryside stroll,  to those who live for the adrenaline rush of challenging the world’s most thankless terrain.  In general, they all share a common appreciation of the great outdoors.  And, they all own great hiking boots.

Owning hiking boots can be expensive and the right ones can feel great, but are they really necessary when you’re just starting out?  Certainly. Read more . . .

Hiker walking on a flat trail with lots of trees

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Human beings are merely mammals in more expensive clothing, so it’s only natural that we have an innate need to connect with the earth, water and wind.  If you are one of those people who yearn to get up close and personal with Mother Nature every opportunity you get, hiking can be the perfect activity.

Hiking, for some, is more than a recreational pastime; it’s been a way of life as long as they can remember.  The love of hiking is often developed from family vacations, when youngsters barely old enough to scale a riverbank are Read more . . .