Hiking

There are a few shoes that have been truly iconic in history. Doc Martens have been one of those shoes that have been around since 1947 and were designed specifically for comfort. Once popular among … Read more

If you’re looking to purchase trekking poles, one of the features you’ll be looking at is grip. Grips on quality trekking poles usually come in two forms, cork and EVA styles. There is a third … Read more

Hiking poles are a pure lifesaver (sometimes quite literally!). They save your legs and knees and keep your balance. But can you hike with one trekking pole? And which is better, hiking with one trekking … Read more

You might be wondering if you can go hiking without a backpack. You might not have a backpack or you might want to go hiking with a shoulder injury. Either way, I’m going to share … Read more

Yes I know, sweatpants are super comfy. I basically live in them during the fall and winter. But hiking in sweatpants is an entirely different thing. Can you hike in sweatpants? Yes, hiking in sweatpants … Read more

So you’re wondering if you can go hiking in Converse shoes. And when I say Converse shoes, I mean Chuck Taylors, the same shoes that were invented in 1922 for basketball players and hasn’t changed … Read more

Hiking can be intimidating at first, especially when you see other hikers with fancy gear like expensive boots, backpacks, and GPS devices. If you are a beginner on a budget, the good news is you … Read more

Some people ask if hiking is a sport. To me, the answer is no, but I can understand why some people might ask this question. After all, there are other similar sports like mountain biking … Read more

Ahh, you’re alone in the forest, listening to the sweet sound of nature. The singing of birds and rustle of the trees. Then you hear what sounds like a frat dance party getting louder and … Read more