Heading out for a weekend backpacking or a day trek and wondering if your pack is too heavy? There is no one predetermined pack weight but here are the general weight guidelines you should aim for: Your loaded backpack should not weigh more than 20 percent of your body weight. So if you weigh 80kg…
Are you heading out hiking for the first time in a while and wondering if you need to invest in some hiking boots or can you simply wear your old tennis trainers? You don’t need to wear hiking boots, but there are many advantages to wearing them – especially if you’re carrying a large backpack….
Planning an upcoming hike and wondering if you’ll benefit from using hiking poles? In this guide, I’ll run over all the pros and cons of trekking poles to help you decide if you need them or not. Reasons to use hiking poles 1. Poles protect your knees Poles are not a magical cure for knees…
Heading out for a walk in the train and wondering if hiking boots are waterproof? Most hiking boots are water resistant and are fine for walking in shallow puddles, in the rain, and through the mud – but eventually, you will get wet. When wading in deeper water up to the ankles or in a…
Heading out on the trail and looking to know how much ground you can cover backpacking or hiking? In this article, I’ll get straight to the point and then go over the main variables that affect how fast or slow you’ll be moving. As a general guide, the average fit hiker can cover 3 miles…
It’s perhaps the most important question on the minds of many new and experienced hikers – exactly how much water should I bring on my next hike? On an average hike in 20°C (68°F) weather, you should expect to drink 0.5-1 liters (2-4 cups) per hour. However the exact amount of water you’ll need depends…
After many hours of research, I’ve reviewed the absolute best headlamps for hiking, backpacking and trail running. Whether you’re looking for brightness, compact or support – one of the headlamps below is going to be the right fit for you. I go straight into my headlamp reviews with direct product links beneath each review. Below…
Are you heading out on a camping or backpacking trip and wanting to know how much fuel you’re going to need? For a weekend solo backpacking trip, a 100g canister of fuel will be enough to heat water and cook meals – you’ll get around 10 boils x 500ml. The general guide is to bring…
Clean water. You can’t live for long without it. It’s essential for the human body and getting sick from contaminated water is an ever-present concern. Whether you’re venturing to your local national park creek or climbing mountains in far-flung places – having a reliable & lightweight water purifier by your side is a life-saver (quite…
So you’re on the search for the absolute best camp stove setup to keep you warm and fueled for your outdoor adventures? Great – after many hours of research I’ve narrowed down the absolute best camp stove on the market from gas burners to compact wood burners. At the bottom of this page, I run…
In near perfect conditions, the average recreational walkie talkie has a range of 20-30 miles. In real-world conditions with trees, hills and obstacles expect no more than 3 miles. If you’re using the GMRS channels you can get up to 30 miles or more – but this requires a government license in most cases. If…
Walkie talkies are two-way radios that allow you to easily communicate with others for free and in areas with no cell phone signal. If you’re planning to buy a walkie talkie for your family outing, outdoor camping and hiking adventures or work needs then this article is for you. After many hours of research, I’ve…
