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 talk about the best hiking accessories that you can buy today. Most of these accessories are not absolutely required on every type of hike, but they will almost always be valuable items to have while you are out on the trail. Quick overview Let’s start with a list of …
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 …
What are the best hiking meals you can buy today? After writing Hiking food packs: what are your options? I realized I had to write another article about the best hiking meals. I researched the best hiking food packs while thinking about price, nutritional values and calorie density. Note that, if you are willing to …
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 …
What are the best hiking food packs? Should I buy them or should I create them myself? Should I bring ingredients or complete meals? Are military MRE’s any good for hikers? In this article I will answer all these questions as good as possible. Maintaining a varied diet on the trail can be difficult if …
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 …
The best hiking breakfast should be nutritious, lightweight and there should be no risk of spoilage. In this article I will explain what kind of nutrition your body needs in the morning. Additionally, I will discuss the perfect hiking breakfast. A perfect hiking breakfast is obviously different for everybody. It depends on personal preferences and …
What are the best hiking sneakers? Not long ago I heard the words “hiking sneakers” for the first time. I immediately had some questions related to this term. What exactly are hiking sneakers? Should I buy them? Are hiking sneakers a better option than hiking boots? I decided to do some research and find the …
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In this article I will cover all the mountain hiking clothes you should bring on your next mountain hiking trip. This checklist assumes that the hike takes place during the summer. However, ice and snow could still occur in the mountains during the summer and it can still be very cold, especially at night. This …
