From the factory most hiking boots are treated with a Durable Water Repellant Finish. Most of us are familiar with treating regular leather, but suede and nubuck need to be …
How to Waterproof Hiking Boots: In-Depth Guide
Hiking boots come from the factory waterproof and ready to go. They’re almost all treated with a DWR (Durable Water Repellant) finish. However, after a few months out in the …
Best Waterproofing Spray 2019: Tips, Reviews
Getting out into nature is always a blast, but nobody likes to get their feet wet. You could own top of the line raingear, but the second it rains you’re …
Should You Get a Camping Toilet For Your Tent?
There’s nothing quite like using the bathroom out in the forest! Dropping trough and squatting over a hole is never a pleasant experience. Hope you didn’t have that extra bowl …
How to Choose Hiking Socks
Nobody likes to spend money on socks! You can probably get away with wearing cheap socks to the office, but you don’t want to cheap out on hiking socks. They …
How to Camp in The Wind
You buy all the right gear, plan your trip for weeks, and you find the perfect campsite. Then BOOM you get blasted by an unexpected windstorm. We’ve all been there! …
Camping With Teenagers: Making Camping Fun
Camping can be a ton of fun or it can be a real drag. Who wouldn’t love to go camping? Your teenage children that’s who! Getting them to actually appreciate …
Women’s Petite Hiking Pants: Handy Guide For a Better Fit
Petite women always seem to get shafted when it comes to hiking gear. If you aren’t between 5’4” and 5’8” your gear probably doesn’t fit correctly. Every single piece of …
Swollen Feet After Hiking: Prevention,Treatment, Causes
In our day-to-day lives we all deal with a little bit of swelling and inflammation. Go on a long hike and what was moderate swelling can quickly turn into a …
Sore Toes Hiking: Prevention,Treatment, Causes
When we think about hiking injuries there are a few things that come to mind. Sore knees, achy back, sprained ankles, maybe a little bit of hip pain. Sore toes …