Category: Gear

I am assuming you already have a two-person tent, and a friend is crashing your camping trip. A third wheel can be a real bust or add an extra element that makes for a better experience. If you...

Since the pandemic, I have been driving to my hiking destinations. We drove 18 hours from South Texas to Vail, Colorado, in July. More recently, we drove 11 hours to Big Bend National Park. Once the...

Big Bend National Park near Blue Creek Trail. I love hiking, and I live in South Texas along the U.S.-Mexico border. It is subtropical with summer temperature averages in the high 90s F with...

There is a trend among hikers to move away from boots in favor of shoes. This is part of the minimalist movement across many activities, like barefoot running, or even barefoot hiking. If you are...

If you are heading out for a hike, you might wonder whether you need a knife or not. Hiking is an activity that typically takes place in the woods away from civilization. A knife could come in handy...

I am planning to go hiking in Italy next Summer while visiting friends, and I was wondering if I could bring a knife. I lived in Italy for nearly two decades and often carried pocket knives on short...