Best Gifts For Hikers
Finding a great gift for the hiker in your life can be very hard work. We have tried here to make finding hiking gifts much easier by listing the most popular in every price range.
Down vs Synthetic Sleeping Bag
If I am in a situation where my sleeping bag might get wet or damp I would normally choose to use a Synthetic Sleeping Bag. Down sleeping bags are best for ultralight and warmth to weight ratio.
Merrell vs Salomon – Who Makes the Most Comfortable Hiking Shoes?
Merrell vs Salomon – Who Makes the Most Comfortable Hiking Shoes? Two of the top brands fight it out in this review. Read which one comes out the best. You must read this before going to buy new hiking shoes.
How Walking the Camino de Santiago Changed My Life
I first walked the Camino de Santiago in 2004 on the Camino Frances route.
Best Winter Sleeping Bag
Contents1 The Top Twelve Best Winter Sleeping Bags Reviewed1.1 1. Western Mountaineering Kodiak MF Winter …
The Way, My Way by Bill Bennett Book Review
I asked for book suggestions a few weeks back on the Camino Facebook page and on the weekly newsletter and The Way, My Way by Bill Bennett was suggested in both, so I bought it and read.
A Million Steps by Kurt Koontz
It is not often that I find myself being judgmental of an author while reading his or her book, but with Kurt I was. We are of similar ages, backgrounds, both of us had addiction issues and both of us left those behind many years ago – even though they are still something that defines us. So, sorry Kurt, although I enjoyed reading the book, initially I was not going to write anything about it. However, after my other half read the book I asked her what she thought and she really liked it. So here I am getting over myself.
Hiking the Camino Frances Again
I first heard about the Camino de Santiago from a friend whom I went on a yearly trek with. We had climbed the peaks Mt. Chirropo in Costa Rica, went to the depths of the earth together to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and hiked the ancient Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Yeti vs Hydro Flask
Contents1 Why Use a Reusable Water Bottle?2 YETI Rambler 263 Hydro Flask4 Similarities Between Yeti …
Thermoflask vs Hydro Flask
Thermoflask and Hydro Flask offer some of the best bottles on the market. If you’re a serious hiker looking for
Backpacking Quilt vs Sleeping Bag
Even though most people consider sleeping bags to be the best solution to this, modern hiking enthusiasts have a myriad of options to choose from. One of these options is the backpacking quilt.
Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags
When you are camping or hiking, a good night’s sleep is key for mental and physical recovery.
Best Hiking Shoes For Women
Contents1 Women’s Hiking Shoes Reviews1.1 Ahnu Sugarpine Women’s Air Mesh1.2 Salomon Women’s X Ultra Mid …
The Camino: Should You Travel Solo or in a Group?
When planning the Camino, we are often faced with a choice of going for it alone or as a part of a group.
Hiking the Cotswold Way National Trail
The Cotswold Way is an escarpment walk from Bath it is one of England’s shorter National Trails.
Best 3 Season Sleeping Bags
If you don’t hike or camp very often a 3 Season Sleeping Bag is often the best option. This way you will have a sleeping bag that you can use all year round without the cost of different sleeping bags.
Best Microfiber Backpacking Towel
Microfiber towels aren’t the most exciting subject to talk about, but they are nevertheless vital. If you are heading out on a hike or are going backpacking, you’re going to need a microfiber travel towel.
Towels such as these make life on the trail so much easier. These little pieces of fabric are quick to dry, quite small and usually quite affordable too.
Hiking the Camino Frances Winter & Spring
My wife, Sandy, and I walked the Camino Frances from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago in 2016 at the end of winter.
Celebrate Your Retirement and Walk The Camino!
I retired on the 1st of September 2008 and I wanted to celebrate my new life and new freedom. The Camino de Santiago was the challenge and adventure I needed. So in late September, like children going on a school tour, myself and my fellow retiree Pat McEvoy arrived in Dublin Airport with our rucksacks packed. We flew to Biarritz and two hours later were in the beautiful village of St. Jean Pied de Port on the French side of the Pyrenees. Our adventure had begun.
Best Collapsible Water Bottles
While out hiking staying hydrated is vital to keeping up your energy levels, (and staying healthy). But, packing light may be just as important
Returning from the Camino
Meeting people from around the globe, facing the unexpected, experiencing physical and mental cleansing, laughter, meditation, natural beauty
Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads
When you set out on a long backpacking journey, you need to always make sure you have the best gear available. You have your hiking boots or hiking shoes, your backpack, and you need to take with you a comfortable, lightweight and effective sleeping pad. This is a very important item when you are intending to camp, as it gives you a level of comfort that cannot be attained otherwise.
What is Food Like on the Camino de Santiago
Yes, what about food? A question that had not occurred to me before going to Spain and France to start my first Camino.
Wild: A Journey from Lost to Found
I enjoyed reading Wild: A Journey from Lost to Found by Cheryl Strayed. I found the book gritty, ruthlessly honest and inspiring. All that from a book that at first glance is about walking the Pacific Crest Trail. It is, but the book is also about Cheryl’s life to that point.
Best Headlamp for Hiking
The best hiking headlamps will be easy to use in all dark or low light situations. I use it mostly for early morning starts.
Best Ultralight Sleeping Bags
Contents1 The Top Twelve Best Ultralight Sleeping Bags Reviewed1.1 1. Western Mountaineering HighLite Ultralight Sleeping …
Memories of the Camino de Santiago
If I could for a moment, bring you on a journey to Santa Catalina de Samoza. It is on the French Way of the Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain…
How to Choose a Sleeping Bag or Liner for the Camino de Santiago
There is much debate on whether you need a summer sleeping bag or a sleeping bag liner during the summer on the Camino de Santiago. Here I want to look at both side of that argument and help you how to choose a sleeping bag or liner; then which one and do you need it treated against bed bugs.
Best Backpacking Pillows
At the end of a day’s long hike, a comfy backpacking pillow will add that much-needed level of comfort.