Great Outdoors

Many experts and hikers suggest that a pair of hiking boots should be a half or full size larger than their normal shoe size or even the hiking boots that fit you perfectly. Should Hiking boots be a bigger size than regular shoes? While some hikers may disagree on different styles and brands of your…

When hiking out in the wilderness why do you get sore toes when hiking? How to avoid these problems? Even on a local hike, you must be prepared. Knowing how to protect your feet and toes when hiking is extremely important. If you don’t take care, this could lead to severe pain and even toenail…

Proper winter hiking boots have a layer of insulation inside. They do a great job of keeping your feet warm in extremely cold weather. Do Hiking Boots Keep Your Feet Warm? Do you find that your feet get cold when you go on a hike? Even if the weather is relatively mild, if your feet…

How do you stretch hiking boots? Well, walking and hiking boots take a lot of abuse, particularly if you’re doing a lot of this activity.  It’s important to stretch them out occasionally, in order to keep them comfortable and prevent any problems down the road.  If you’re like most hikers and walkers, you probably don’t…

Hiking season is just around the corner, and here are the Best Hiking Pants for Women 2023 [All Figure Types] if you’re anything like me, you’re probably wondering where to find the best hiking pants for your body type. I have scoured through all of my favorite retailers looking for hiking pants that are flattering…

I have found such joy over many years of walking but these last few years I have appreciated the joy of hiking in the mountains. So I ask myself the question are walking and hiking separate activities? What’s is difference between hiking and walking? I do believe that the fundamental difference between hiking and walking…

If you are a hiker, then you know what it is like to have sore feet after a long day of walking. This pain can be caused by the way that your boots are laced up. The best way to prevent this pain is to lace your hiking boots in an X pattern rather than…

In this blog post, we will be discussing the best ways to tape your feet for hiking and how you tape your feet for hiking?  If you are a hiker or camper and have been having trouble with how to go about taping your feet properly, then this article is perfect for you!  We discuss…

How to choose the best hiking socks. Ask yourself? What kind of hiking will I be doing? How long will I be hiking each day? Which are the recommended socks for my type of hike? How to prevent blisters? Will I be hiking in the Summer or the Winter? Do hiking socks need to be…

Hiking backpacks are available in different sizes, so you can choose one that is large enough to carry all your gear. Hikers typically wear their backpacks for several hours at a time when hiking trails, so it’s helpful if the pack has good ventilation and air circulation. Hiking backpacks have padded shoulder straps with mesh…

How to Hike Efficiently? How To Hike More Like a Pro? How can I be more efficient when hiking? How can I improve my hiking posture? What are the benefits of hiking? These are some of the questions I asked myself. How Can I Increase My Stamina for Hiking? There are many hiking techniques you…

Spring is a time of renewal and rebirth. The cold winter months are behind us, and the days grow longer and warmer with each passing day. What to wear hiking in early Spring: basic gear list 2024 will help. Spring is also a perfect time to head out on an adventure! One such adventure that…