It never fails – whether day hiking or on a multi-day backpacking trip – we are quick to empty our pack, wash our clothes, dry out tents and air out sleeping bags. However, the piece of equipment that protects our feet from the rough and rugged [...]
Do You Have to Use Trekking Poles? If you were to get in a time machine and go back to the ancient days of the early 2000s, most of the hiking gear you’d see would be the same as today. The same carabineers, the same [...]
On a recent trip, I had a chance to reconnect with my brother, Nick, for a day of fishing in Door County. One of the perks of having a brother in the outdoor industry is that sometimes he’s kind enough to send some gear my [...]
The challenges of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail are many – both physical and mental. Then, think about setting out to do it on your own … in just four months! You’ve got to be darn tough!Owen Rachampbell was the right man for the job. Personally, [...]
We’ve been conditioned for many years to assume that if you need footwear for hiking, you need to buy a pair of boots. You should make sure that they’re rigid for ankle support and waterproof to keep your feet nice and dry, right? Well, it [...]
Finding a good pair of boots can be the worst challenge outdoorswomen face. We obviously want the practicality of a strong pair of boots that will actually last, but it would be even better if we found a pair of boots that has all these features without [...]
As the father of two young children, I’ve grown a familiarity to rain boots. For my three year old daughter, they’re not just a functional piece of weather gear, but often a fashion statement – complimenting her “pantless look” on hot summer days. Although my [...]
Without question, hiking boots are the most important piece of gear a hiker will own. It is your only contact point between you and the ground. A good pair makes the hike seamless and enjoyable. A worn out pair ends with a lot of four-letter [...]
Your feet are likely going to be your major method of travel while camping, whether you’re all-out backpacking or just making a family day hike, which is exactly why we’ve compiled a list of tips to help you maintain happy hiking feet. No two hikers’ [...]
Does your dog love playing in the snow and going on winter adventures with you? We’ve compiled a list of some of the best winter dog gear so that your pup can last longer and have more fun on those chilly outings. Sure, some people scoff at the [...]
It never fails – whether day hiking or on a multi-day backpacking trip – we are quick to empty our pack, wash our clothes, dry [...]
Do You Have to Use Trekking Poles? If you were to get in a time machine and go back to the ancient days of [...]
On a recent trip, I had a chance to reconnect with my brother, Nick, for a day of fishing in Door County. One of [...]
The challenges of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail are many – both physical and mental. Then, think about setting out to do it on your [...]
We’ve been conditioned for many years to assume that if you need footwear for hiking, you need to buy a pair of boots. You [...]
Finding a good pair of boots can be the worst challenge outdoorswomen face. We obviously want the practicality of a strong pair of boots that will [...]
As the father of two young children, I’ve grown a familiarity to rain boots. For my three year old daughter, they’re not just a [...]
Without question, hiking boots are the most important piece of gear a hiker will own. It is your only contact point between you and [...]
Your feet are likely going to be your major method of travel while camping, whether you’re all-out backpacking or just making a family day [...]
Does your dog love playing in the snow and going on winter adventures with you? We’ve compiled a list of some of the best winter dog [...]
