Is ankle support a myth? A lot of hikers firmly believe this is true. In this article I will discuss the facts supported by studies and the opinions of many hikers. One of the most used argument to hike in heavy hiking boots over trail runners is “ankle support”. The ankle support myth claims that …
It is known that you can’t build muscle with regular walks, but can you build muscle while hiking? I did some research and decided to share my findings in this article. It is true that you will not build muscle with regular walks, but what about hiking? Does hiking build muscle? How different is hiking …
In this article I will discuss proper hiking attire. Wearing the right hiking clothes might not be the most important thing on a day hike. However, once you leave for a long distance trail you want to make sure that you have a proper attire for your hike. Wearing the right hiking attire is very …
When to bring an ice axe on a hike? On my last hiking trip in the Romanian Carpathians I found myself on a steep slope surrounded by snow and ice. I knew it was a pretty dangerous situation, looking back at the journey I asked myself “should I have brought an ice axe?”. In this …
I recently went hiking in the Fagaras mountains. I spend a lot of time preparing before this trip, but I still managed to forget a couple of important things. I’m writing this article because this kind of information would have helped me a lot. I hope it will help you as well. Preparing for a …
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In this article, I will explain how you can live off the land while hiking and camping. Let’s start by pointing out that this won’t be a guide on how to survive in the wilderness without any food. Instead, I will talk about how you can supplement your diet by stuff that you can collect/catch …
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Hiking gives us amazing experiences and memories. However, there are a lot of additional hiking benefits. We basically receive all these benefits while we simply enjoy ourselves. This article will go into detail about the best benefits of hiking. Hiking will give you a great physique Gaining a great physique is one of the many …
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This article will cover many of the mistakes you will make on your first hike. Keep reading to make sure that you start your upcoming adventure well-prepared. You can easily prevent these mistakes. We have all been there. Excited and ready to go on our first real hike. We created a list that describes what …
What is backpack weight distribution? So, you bought the right gear, you left the trivial items out of your selection. The only thing that’s left is to actually pack your bag. Not a big deal right? Open the bag, put gear in the bag, close the bag, done. Well, it’s a little more than that. …
