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Katadyn Hiker Pro Water Microfilter Review: A Horror Story

The Katadyn Hiker Pro Microfilter is a popular, portable water filter for bacteria treatment and removal–but this review reveals why you shouldn’t buy one. After spending time using and looking at the Katadyn Hiker Pro, I have to say that it just doesn’t appeal to me anymore. The Katadyn Hiker water filter worked perfectly for […]

Katadyn Vario Microfilter Review

Are Katadyn Vario Microfilters reliable for treating water while hiking? Read this honest, Vario Water Filter review to learn if it’s worth buying. The Vario Water Filter is an interesting Katadyn model. This is especially true when you do some research on its positive and negative sides. On the one hand, the it has amazing […]

Katadyn Micropur Purification Tablets

Katadyn Micropur Purification Tablets are the best backup water treatment option for hiking and backpacking. Here’s why I use Katadyn Water Purification Tablets Here’s the deal: as far as chlorine dioxide products go, Katadyn Micropur Purification Tablets are up there with the best of them. On a recent trip, I brought with me a packet […]

Katadyn Pocket Microfilter Review

The Katadyn Pocket Microfilter is the world’s best portable water filter. Learn why hikers use Katadyn pocket filters for bacteria-free water One of the all time best buys I’ve ever made is the Katadyn Pocket Microfilter. Seriously, there just isn’t a better filter out there. Before I started packing the Katadyn Pocket Water Filter (pronounced […]

Katadyn Guide Water Filter Review

The Katadyn Guide water filter is a portable microfilter for treating drinking water while hiking–but should you buy one? Read an honest review here. This is a top quality water filter to have and use if you get it as a Christmas, Hanukkah, Birthday, or Whatever Day gift. But if you’re in the market to […]

Katadyn Water Filter Reviews

Hikers need a Katadyn water filter to purify drinking water. Read reviews of Katadyn Pocket Water Filters, Hiker Pro Microfilter, Guide, Vario & Exstream XR. While alpine lake water in Glacier National Park, Colorado, California and elsewhere may appear pristine, harmful bacteria exists, so water must be treated before drinking. Many portable water purifiers exist, […]

Why I Love My Asolo Hiking Boots: 3,000 Miles & No Blisters!

Honestly, I love my Asolo hiking boots. Come learn why I’ve hiked over 3,000 miles only in my Asolo GTX hiking boot, one of the best waterproof boots for hiking. Frankly, there’s no better boot. I’ve hiked all over Glacier National Park in them (500+ miles in one summer!), I’ve hiked from the southwest corner […]

How to Use Hiking Poles

Learn how to use hiking poles – If you don’t know why adjusting the length on trekking poles is necessary when changing terrain, you won’t get any of the best hiking pole benefits. A study found that antishock trekking poles can reduce the shocks imparted onto your knees by up to 25%. When hiking 3-12 […]

Best Hiking Poles

Don’t destroy your knees – purchase hiking poles. Trekking pole reviews, disadvantages, benefits, and how to choose the best hiking trekking poles. Everything I Know About Hiking Poles The benefits are numerous. And I can only think of 2 drawbacks: weight and size. However, by purchasing the best, lightest, collapsible, and most compact trekking/hiking pole, […]

Black Diamond Trekking Poles

Black Diamond trekking poles are the most common hiking poles used. Adjusting the length is easy on these compact trekking poles, and antishock saves your knees from harm. Learn more about the best Black Diamond walking poles below. The below Black Diamond trekking pole comparisons take the three best trekking poles by Black Diamond and […]