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
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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
Day Hike Essentials Pack List: A Foolproof Guide
Our modern society appears to have a preponderance of lists for everything under the sun — the Top 5 this, the top Top 10 that, ad infinitum.
Gear Pick: Day Hiking Essentials – Hydration Compatible Day Packs
Here's our short list of Hydration Compatible Day Packs that will quench your thirst for keeping your hands free while hiking, biking, climbing...
Gear pick: Always let your compass be your guide
Every hiker needs a dependable compass in his or her backpack. We have picked out a few that are sturdy, dependable and won't break the budget.
Trail navigation with map & compass
Fundamentals of trail navigation are a necessary skill The fundamentals of trail navigation with map and compass are a necessary skill whether you are hiking