If you’ve ever been dehydrated while hiking it can be really scary. For me, it usually starts out as a headache, but for severe cases, …
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Essential Sun Protection Tips For Hikers
As someone who spends a lot of time outside, especially during the summer months, I have become adamant about protecting my skin from the sun. …
How To Clean Your Hiking Boots: Step-by-Step Instructions
The first time I properly cleaned my hiking boots, I wondered why I waited so long. Yes, hiking boots are meant to get dirty (it’s …
How to Prevent & Treat Hiking Blisters on the Trail
We’ve all had the experience of letting painful blisters ruin an otherwise good hike. When I first started hiking, my hiking boots that were way …
6 Best Women’s Sleeping Bags for Backpacking in 2024
There is nothing that ruins a good backpacking trip than being shivering cold all night long. I’ve been there, and it’s absolutely no fun at …
REI Magma 15-Degree Unisex Sleeping Bag Review
If you have ever felt too cold in your sleeping bag while tent camping, then you know how miserable it is to spend the night …
17 Ways to Repel Mosquitos While Hiking and Backpacking
I don’t know an outdoor enthusiast who doesn’t hate mosquitos. If you don’t repel mosquitos while hiking, they can turn an otherwise perfect adventure into …
65+ Essential Hiking Terms You Need to Know (A-Z Glossary)
If you’ve spent any time researching hikes or backpacking trips, you’ve probably come across lingo or acronyms that are unfamiliar. Even as an avid hiker …
23 Tips For Hiking In The Rain: How To Stay Dry and Comfortable
While you may not be chomping at the bit to go hiking in the rain, knowing how to stay dry and comfortable in bad weather …
18 Tips for Sleeping in a Tent Comfortably (Plus, What Not to Do)
Sleeping comfortably in a tent takes practice. While there’s a world of information about the “best tents” and “best sleeping pads,” the process of sleeping …