I have also contributed quotes about hiking and camping gear for People Magazine and SELF Magazine.
Holiday shopping for hikers can be a formidable task. Hikers are very particular about gear, and we already have our main kit assembled. These are some other fun gift ideas for hikers outside of just gear and clothes for the trail.
As a solo hiker on the remote 100-mile Arctic Circle Trail in Greenland, which offers no resupply points, I needed to be self-sufficient in carrying all of my gear and food for 8 days in constantly shifting weather. For future hikers worried that perhaps their layers won’t be warm enough for Greenland, their waterproofs won’t be tough enough, or their food choices won’t last long enough, I’ve rounded up what gear worked best for me.
Packing light for a multi-country trip that will include various climate zones is already tricky enough, but when your travel style includes long-distance wilderness trekking and camping, city tourism, and needing access to a computer to work remotely? That’s a whole new level of challenge – though not impossible. As a nomadic solo hiker who travels for months at a time, I’ve really had to hone my packing skills. Here is a packing list breakdown of how I tackle the conundrum of an all-purpose trip.
Everything I did to recover from runner’s knee and get back on the hiking trails, including what exercises and stretches I prioritized, how many rest days I took, and how I gradually increased mileage and intensity.
A long term gear review of the Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor 40-60L, the main backpacking pack I’ve used since late 2019. After years of use, eccentricities become more apparent.
Common hiker foot problems and how to prevent them, written after logging many miles in varied terrain around the world. If you’re diligent enough to avoid foot problems, you can extend your hiking season and never miss a day on the trail!
I thought I was a seasoned hiker, but on my guided Yellowstone backpacking trip I learned a lot from a professional backcountry guide.
More hiking advice that I took with a grain of salt when I was a beginner, but that I’ve come to appreciate with years of experience.
After four years with a day pack that had no hipbelt, I was in the market for something more supportive. I narrowed it down to the Deuter Trail 28 SL for Women – here’s why.
I am often asked these common hiking gear questions at work, but more often than not, the answer to “should I hike with this gear or that gear” is “it doesn’t really matter”.