In this article, I will take a deep dive into the best ultralight 4 season tents for hiking. Everyone is always talking about ultralight/lightweight hiking tents, but they are almost always talking about 3 season tents. If you are like me and would like to find a lightweight option that can also serve during the …
Not too long ago I completely fell in love with merino wool. I use merino wool for hiking socks, long johns and hiking shirts. It’s quite expensive, but it’s awesome! In this article I will discuss the best merino wool hiking shirts and I will talk about whether or not it’s worth the money. …
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In this article, I will cover some of the best lightweight trekking poles you can buy today. Most of these will be carbon fiber trekking poles since carbon is lighter than aluminum. However, I will also include a lightweight aluminum option (since aluminum has other advantages). Not sure whether or not you should buy aluminum …
In this article I will discuss the best headphones for hiking. I will cover headphones and earbuds – both wired and Bluetooth version. Before making my selection I considered the following factors: price, comfort, durability, fit, ease of use, battery life, sweat-resistance, etc. What to look for in headphones for hiking Let me start by …
What are the best 50l hiking backpacks for backpacking, hiking or travel in general? There are a couple of very good options! In this article, I will cover backpacks for everyone: the ultralight hiker, the budget backpacker and the all round traveller. Best 50l hiking and travel backpacks In this section, I will discuss …
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Hiking pants should be rugged, durable, comfortable, dry quickly, but most importantly, they should be lightweight. In this article, I will really focus on the best lightweight hiking pants. Some of these options also qualify as technical pants – which means they are also optimized for mountain hiking, climbing and scrambling. Best lightweight hiking …
What are the best winter hiking pants for cold weather? Well, you should probably consider wearing multiple pants. If you want to be prepared for cold temperatures, you should think about the layering system. In this article I will walk you through everything you need to know. Winter pants layer system The best way …
What are the best trail running shoes for hiking? This article will be the ultimate guide to trail running shoes for hiking. I will discuss the best options, but I will also talk about the best brands, about why trail runners are good for hiking, important factors, trail running shoes vs hiking shoes, etc. In …
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In this article, I will cover the best leather hiking boots. After I discussed the best leather hiking boots, I will give you a more in-depth explanation as to what is important in a leather hiking boot. Additionally, I will talk about the benefits and the downsides of leather boots for hiking. List of …
What are the best lightweight 2 person tent for backpacking and hiking? In this article, I will give you an in-depth answer to that question. I will provide a list with the best lightweight 2 person tents and an in-depth explanation about what’s important for a backpacking tent. Best lightweight 2 person backpacking tents …
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