Can You Go Hiking in Cowboy Boots?
A lot of people who are new to hiking often want to go hiking in cowboy boots. Usually, it isn't for a long distance - just for a few miles. But is it really a good idea? Of course, if it's just for...
Tips & Advice
Browse our collection of hiking, backpacking, trekking, and camping tips to become a better hiker. Learn how to maintain your gear, what to look out for in your gear, find answers to various outdoor-gear-related questions, and more.
Calculating Your Average Torso Length Relative to Height
Can you calculate your average torso length just by knowing your height? To find out, I surveyed hikers and did some statistical analysis. Down below, you'll find the results of my research. You'll...
7 Best Hiking and Backpacking Forums
In this article, I list my 7 favorite backpacking forums (backpacking, as in hiking in the wilderness, not traveling), ordered from best to worst. Each one is slightly different - some are better for...
Is Reusing Disposable Smart Water Bottles for Hiking a Good Idea?
Is reusing single-use water bottles when thru-hiking really safe for your health? Surely the plastic would degrade over time and chip off an unhealthy amount of microplastics, right? I did a lot of...
What Is Cross Country Hiking? (Guide)
Hiking on trails can be fun, but after a certain point, too much becomes too much. You'll probably want to try something different; something more adventurous. That's where cross-country hiking comes...
How to Attach Tent to Backpack (To Not Hurt Your Back)
Every hiker should know how to attach tents to their backpacks correctly. It's so important, because tents are the most important pieces of hiking gear, along with good backpacks. You need to make...
Is It Okay to Hike in Jeans or Should You Buy Hiking Pants?
I'm not by any means an amateur hiker and I'll admit - I've done my fair share of hiking in jeans. Even though we all know hiking pants are more comfortable, they're lighter, and they're better at...
What Are Some Good Non-Cotton Pants for Hiking?
If you're just getting into the world of hiking, you probably only recently learned that cotton is a bad choice of material for hiking pants and hiking gear in general. But if not cotton - then what?...
Should You Wear Two Pairs of Socks When Hiking?
Some hikers prefer to hike with two pairs of socks, and others think it's basically pointless - you can wear just one pair of socks and still end up with zero blisters. In this article, I'll make...
How to Toughen Your Feet for Hiking (Guide)
People usually are impressed whenever they hear that I didn't have any blisters on my 500-mile (800 km) thru-hike. Not a single one. With the right gear and with the right preparation and knowledge,...
How to Keep Your Feet From Sliding Forward in Hiking Boots
When your feet are sliding forward or up and down in new hiking boots, you might think that it isn't fixable, but in reality, there are a lot of things that you can do. You can use various lacing...
How Long Does It Take to Break in Hiking Boots?
With some effort, you can break in a pair of new hiking boots in just a few days. But it might result in some blisters and possibly even reducing the lifespan of your new hiking boots. A proper and...