How To Manage Solo Hiking Fears & Dangers
Hiking alone isn’t for everybody but if you can put fear aside - and you have the skills and experience - it is incredibly rewarding and fun.
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Leave No Trace Principals & Why You Should Follow Them
We hikers love nature. In the wilds is where we can enjoy the bliss of roaming far from civilisation and its noise, where we can watch wildlife do their thing. To keep enjoying these places as they are, and to avoid any detriment to the plants and creatures that live there, we need to tread lightly and leave the place as we found it. An internationally recognised code offers guidelines to help us achieve it.Read now -
HIKING ETIQUETTE
Most of us know the rules of etiquette in everyday life that help society maintain a respectful and happy balance but the great outdoors is a whole new playing field with a new set of rules. Knowing what they are helps us blend in with our surroundings and contribute to that blissful, harmonious vibe so many of us seek when we head out.Read now -
20 Best Gift Ideas for Hikers 2024
Read nowIt's hard trying to figure out what to get friend's and family for Christmas or birthdays. Our 20 Best Gifts for Hikers 2022 guide takes away that stress. We've compiled a list in order of budget, of all our...
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How To Use A Bush Cloth
Bush Cloth by Kiwi Ultralight, is essentially an environmentally friendly pee cloth used for drying off after peeing (not for poo!). The front is a soft suede cloth which is used to pat yourself dry.Read now -
What's A Food Cozy and Why Do You Need One
Read nowIf you're anything like me, having a nice hot meal at the end of a long day hiking is heaven. But our food cozy's aren't just useful for reheating. With the warmer months approaching, keeping a few things cold is...
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Things you need to know about going on a day hike
What should I take? Remember we are all different in our capabilities, what our needs are and where we love to hike. Start with a good size backpack, anywhere from say a 20L to 30L, or big enough for a days hike and what you will carry.Read now -
How to pick the perfect place to pitch your tent
Finding the perfect place to pitch your tent can mean the difference between a great night's sleep or a disaster. 1.Location 2. Shelter 3. Dangers 4. Slope 5. Surface 6. Creatures 7. WaterRead now -
How to be a safe hiker
Read nowBy Laura Waters A good hike is one that thrills and uplifts, as well as sees you return home safely. No one ever went out for a hike with the intention of having an accident - they are, by definition,...
