Backpacking Clothes

It’s that time of year again, whether you love the snow and frigid weather or dread it with all your might, winter is starting to ramp up in much of the US. That means, we need to figure out what to wear hiking in winter!

I do believe it’s key for our physical – and mental – health to keep getting outside on a regular basis throughout the year, even when it’s cold out.

Outdoor activities like hiking, snowshoeing and skiing can help ward off Seasonal Affective Disorder, improve your mood, and help burn off all those holiday meals, drinks and treats.

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Guest post by: Jasper Baetens

People have asked me the question “Are hiking boots necessary?” multiple times over the years. I thought it was time to get the answer out there for once and for all – the best way to do this? Writing a blog post about it!

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A hiking friend of mine recently reached out, she was about to leave for a 4-day backpacking trip and was in the classic “I don’t know what clothes to bring!” predicament.

Once the weather starts to turn chilly again, the fear of being cold, or worse, wet and cold is real. On the other hand, you don’t want to lug around a bunch of extra, unnecessary clothes for 4 days on the trail if you don’t have to.

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If you’re new to hiking, or maybe hiking more and more and need to bulk up your outdoor wardrobe, it can be hard to choose what clothing to buy and what to actually wear hiking. Hiking in the summer means planning ahead for hot, sunny days, bugs and ticks, afternoon storms and even chilly nights. I’m excited to share what I wear and how I prepare for summer time hikes below. [Read more…] about What to Wear Hiking in Summer

Figuring out what to wear hiking can be pretty tricky sometimes, especially during spring in the mountains. One minute it could be sunny and 70 degrees, then within a couple of hours, black clouds could roll in a thundersnowstorm and drop the temperature down to 30 degrees – so what are we supposed to wear hiking and how the heck do we prepare those spring time storms? [Read more…] about What to Wear Hiking in Spring

Guest post by: Oded Gross

Being outside in nature can be an amazing thing. It gives you the chance to get away from your everyday routine and get rid of stress and worry. It allows you a moment to reflect on the things that are important and could give you clarity on how you need to approach your life or a problem within it.

When it comes to preparing for your outdoor adventure, you want to make sure that you have the proper equipment and gear to make the trip more enjoyable. Nothing can ruin an outdoor excursion faster than being unprepared and uncomfortable. [Read more…] about Top Styles of Hiking Pants for 2019