I advocate that even on shorter hikes of one to four hours, it is best to have some essentials – more than you can fit in your pockets. See: Short-hike Equipment List. There are some great choices of packs for this purpose that are not large or heavy but keep you well equipped if the […]
Using Hiking Poles for Safety and Balance on a Hike
Using a pair of hiking poles on your hikes provides several benefits. Poles help transfer about 20% of the workload from your lower body to upper body, which helps your endurance and gives a bit of upper body workout. They also help with balance on rocks, ascending and descending loose terrain and gullies and crossing […]
Rationale for Hiking Boots
Hiking boots are the single most important piece of equipment for a hike, especially a longer hike or anything involving some uphill/downhill. Boots that are not broken in, or are not fitted well, or are not laced properly can cause foot damage, fatigue and lots of misery. However, the right boots will give confidence, provide […]