Hikers have been asking the same question for decades. Do you really need to spend the extra money on a pair of dedicated hiking boots/shoes? I'm constantly asked that question and the answer is...

Throughout the years, I've heard the same question asked over and over again. Newbie hikers looking to step up their game ask the question: Do I Need Hiking Boots? Is a pair of burly boots really...

It probably seems ridiculous to buy a $20 pair of hiking socks when you can buy regular cotton socks for $1. While I don't consider myself wealthy, I do have a few pairs of hiking socks in my...

It's usually not that hard to find a stick to make smores. Step a few feet into the woods and you're bound to find a few suitable candidates. There are times where I've really had to dig, but I can...

You'll see lots of different backpacks on the trail. They range from simple daypacks to 100+ Liter packs filled the brim with all kinds of hiking gear. Is there a way to get around paying for a...

Sawyer makes some ridiculous claims about the lifespan of their water filters. With a .1 absolute micron filter it's small enough to filter bacteria/protozoa, but open enough to prevent clogging. ...