4 Reliable Hiking Pole Picks for Hikers and Backpackers
Hiking poles, also known as trekking poles, have become increasingly popular amongst experienced and novice hikers – and for good reason! Reduce stress on knees
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How the Garmin Fenix 6 Sapphire is the Ultimate Training Tool
A Review by Austin: Garmin Fenix 6 Sapphire Austin is a civil engineer, aspiring triathlete, and avid outdoor adventurer who is based out of Reno.
Garmin Fenix 5 Still Holds Up as a Hiking Watch
An Interview with Bobby: Garmin Fenix 5 Meet Bobby. He is an Independent Duty Corpsman in the Navy, father, and hunter. He has hiked all
Even Without TOPO Maps the Garmin Solar Instinct can be Perfect for the Backcountry
An Interview with Seth About His Garmin Instinct Solar Hiking Watch Seth is an avid outdoorsman who prides himself on his navigation ability. He is
Learn All About the Best Backpacking Backpack Features
Check out another featured article in our Backpackers Pack series: How to Simplify Choosing Your Very First Pack HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR BACKPACKING BACKPACK IQ
A Beginner’s Guide to Mountain Climbing
Mountain climbing can seem like a daunting task for beginners, but with the right tools, training, and knowledge, you can get started on the adventure
Hiking and Camping Backpacks for Rim to Rim Grand Canyon
I often get questions about hiking and camping backpacks and gear to bring on a Rim to Rim Grand Canyon crossing. This is especially important
Backpackers Pack: How to Simplify Choosing Your Very First Pack
You Should Get a 55 to 65 Liter Backpackers Pack If you’re new to backpacking, choosing which pack to get can be overwhelming. A typical
Garmin Watches and Maps: What you Need to Know for Hiking
Searching online for the best Garmin watches for hiking? In this article we answer many questions about maps: free, Google, TOPO, OpenStreetMap. We also cover
How to Choose & Use Hiking Poles: A Foolproof Guide
The use of hiking poles has exploded since the 1990s when they were seen by most American hikers as a novelty. Since that time, hikers