Wondering whether or not wild camping in the UK is legal? In this article, I will give you an in-depth answer and talk about wild camping laws in the UK. I will cover all of the National Parks in the UK. I will discuss the legality of things, but I will also talk about where …
Should you use one or two trekking poles? Well, the quick answer is: two trekking poles will be better in most situations. However, a single trekking pole might provide enough support in milder situations. Additionally, personal preference is a big factor. Why are two trekking poles better than one The main reason why two …
Wild camping in France, the legal rules can be very confusion. Generally, wild camping is tolerated, but most of the time it will strictly not be legal. Also, there is a difference between pitching a tent for one night and wild camping for multiple days in the same spot. Especially when you set it up …
This article is a complete overview about wild camping in Europe. Where is it legally allowed? Where is it tolerated? Where should you definitely not be wild camping? This differs from country to country, there might even be different rules for certain areas in the same country. I listed all of the European countries and …
Let’s talk about hiking in Eastern Europe. First, I want to mention that I absolutely love Eastern Europe for hiking. The main reason is that there is a lot of untouched nature left. Especially when compared to nature in Western Europe. Both hikers who are looking for an impressive mountain range or an ancient forest …
Learn everything you need to know about hiking on a budget in this article. So, you want to start hiking without money (or on a tight budget)? I will start by saying that if you are going to do some extremer hikes, like high altitude hiking, you will have to spend some money. However, if …
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A tent protects you from rain, wind and helps with keeping you warm. That said, most tents are pretty bulky. Therefore, a lot of ultralight hikers have been looking for valid alternatives. You might not even care about the weight, you might just be looking for a challenge and go with a more survival setup. …
In order to stay safe while hiking in a thunderstorm you should avoid mountain peaks and big open spaces. Lose as much height as possible and try to find cover. When looking for cover, make sure to also think about rain and rock slides. A forest with low trees makes an ideal thunderstorm shelter. …
How many calories does hiking burn? The amount of calories you burn while hiking depends on many factors: weight of the hiker, backpack weight, changes in altitude, trail difficulty, distance covered, weather, etc. A very rough estimation would be that the average hiker burns 500 calories per hour. Additionally, beyond hiking, there are simple ways to …
In this article I will answer some frequently asked questions about footwear.Are Timberlands good for hiking? Are hiking shoes good for running? How long do hiking shoes last? Find the answers on these questions in this article. What are hiking shoes? Hiking shoes are shoes that are optimized for hiking. There are different types …
