Discover the best 3 person backpacking tents as I review the Big Agnes Jack Rabbit Marmot Limelight & MSR Carbon Reflex three person backpacking tents. With technology advancing as quickly as it is, and companies taking more and more stock in what their customers have to say, you have an amazing selection of 3 man, […]
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Advantages of Hiking Poles
Trekking poles makes hiking a full body workout! Learn the best pole hiking benefits as I review using hiking poles for balance, tent poles & more! Hiking’s an incredibly versatile sport that can be done in a variety of different terrain, weather situations, or seasons. You can go hiking in a flat glade at the […]
How to Choose Trekking Poles
Learn how to choose trekking poles based on your hiking style, body type & how you plan to use them. Learn from my experience of hiking over 500 miles per year. My wife and I spent HOURS in REI, trying to figure out the right hiking poles to meet our needs. Now it’s time for […]
Comparison of Casual vs Mountaineering Hiking Poles
What are the best trekking poles? Depends on how your knees are & how you want to use them (casual hiking, mountaineering?) Read my advice to learn more. My wife and I spent a few hours in REI, examining the best hiking poles, discussing how we hike, and navigating the mess ourselves. So, I wrote […]
Buying Guide to Men’s Hiking Shoes
Picking out the right men’s hiking shoes is a daunting task. Here’s a quick checklist to help you out. Plus, I’ve reviewed the best 3 hiking shoes for men. If you’re mostly hiking among the craggy rocks of high peaks, carrying a heavy backpack for some mountaintop camping, then you’re probably in the wrong place. […]
3 Best Women’s Hiking Shoes
Hey ladies – Don’t waste your money or time with unsupportive hiking shoes. Learn what the best women’s hiking shoes are & how to pick the right one for you. OK — let me start off by saying that I’m not a woman. However, I’m married to one and she decided to write this article […]
Black Diamond Antishock Trekking Poles
Learn the benefits of antishock trekking poles with comparisons of Black Diamond Trail Shock and Black Diamond Contour Elliptic antishock hiking poles. I received an email the other day asking for more info on Black Diamond Antishock Trekking Poles. Specifically, this reader wanted to know the difference between Black Diamond Trail Shock Trekking Pole and […]
Katadyn Expedition Water Filters
The Katadyn Expedition water filter pumps out enough water to quench an army’s thirst. Learn why this is the best Katadyn base camp water filter. Katadyn Expedition Water Filter Overview Okay, let’s get this out of the way right now, the Katadyn Expedition water filter is not for the solo, duo, or even family hiking […]
Katadyn Gravidyn Drip Water Filter Review
The Katadyn Gravidyn Drip Water Filter treats large amounts of water in remote areas. See if a Katadyn TRK Drip Gravidyn Water Filter suits your next adventure As far as I can tell, I probably won’t have to use this gravity powered water filter at any time in the near or foreseeable future. That’s not […]
Katadyn Exstream XR Purifier Bottle
Fill & go. That’s the Katadyn Exstream XR Purifier Bottle’s motto. Waste no time treating water–the Katadyn Exstream Water Purifier purifies as you adventure. The Katadyn Exstream (or Katadyn MyBottle, as it’s now known) is not necessarily something you want to use as a primary water filter, but it is a great thing to have […]