Best walking shoes for men What’s the number one factor in having a good backpacking trip? Great scenery, good company, perfectly roasted marshmallows for your s’mores? No, no, and… well, that one’s a real contender, but the most critical factor is one that’s often overlooked: happy feet. It doesn’t matter how beautiful the landscapes are … Read more
After a long day on the trail, few things feel as important as getting a hot meal in your belly. If you’re lucky, that sometimes means T-bone steaks cooked over an open fire in a cast iron skillet. But for most of our backcountry adventures, dehydrated chili out of a Mylar bag is the more … Read more
Hiking is one of the easiest activities to get into, as it doesn’t require any specialized equipment: shoes, a shirt, pants, and a backpack – probably all things you already have. However, those who want to enjoy walks in the woods more than a few times per year should probably invest in more technical clothing … Read more
Layering for hiking‘There’s no bad weather, only bad clothing.’ Scandinavian ProverbThe Scandinavians: they gave us ABBA, IKEA, Fisherman’s Friends, LEGO, Lisbeth Salander and the exquisitely bonkers World Wife-Carrying Championship. For our money, however, the best thing to ever come out of the lands of our Nordic neighbours is the above proverb, which just about sums up … Read more
When purchasing a new tent there are a number of things that need to be considered – price, material of the tent, protection against the elements, durability of the tent material, various features of the tent, design, pole material, stake strength, and difficulty to assemble (to name but a few). Thankfully, there’s no reason for you … Read more