Hiking Gear Archives -

ROKA Sunglasses Review: SR-1X

If you’re going to be spending much time outside, you need good sunglasses. The protection they provide is truly essential, as UV rays can be...

Bajio Sunglasses Review

by Max DesMarais | Gear, Travel

Sunglasses are one of the most important pieces of gear you can take with you on your outdoor adventures. They don’t just protect your eyes from UV...

How To Choose The Best Hiking Socks For Every Season and Any Adventure

by Ash Czarnota | Gear, Hiking Tips

Dialing in your gear, even something seemingly insignificant like hiking socks, is essential to getting the most out of your hike. A good hiking...

Best Budget Hiking Boots and How To Choose

by Max DesMarais | Gear, Hiking Tips

Hiking boots (or hiking shoes, hiking sandals, or other hiking footwear) are an important part of the hiking or backpacking. Without safe,...

Best Backpacks With Detachable Daypacks + DIY Solutions For Hiking & Travel

by Max DesMarais | Gear, Hiking Tips, Travel

Some hiking trips are straightforward: you go out, you camp in one or two locations, you come back. Others are much more meandering. You might make...

Duck Vs Goose Down: What’s Best For Your Gear?

by Max DesMarais | Gear

So much of what outdoor gear manufacturers do is find ways to imitate nature. Through evolution, animals have adapted to conditions in ways that the...

Mid Cut Vs Low Cut Vs High Ankle Hiking Boots [How To Choose]

by Meghan Walker | Gear, Hiking Tips

When it comes to hiking footwear, there’s a dizzying amount of options out there. Inevitably, the question of whether you should go for a mid cut,...

Your Complete Boot Waterproofing Guide: Everything You Need To Know

by Max DesMarais | Gear

If you were to come up with a list of things nobody likes, wet socks would certainly be on it. That awful, cold, wet, squishy feeling is pure...

Binocular Uses: Common & Uncommon Use Cases

by Max DesMarais | Gear

Binoculars are extremely useful tools that improve the overall power of your eyes. Here, we are going to highlight some of the most common uses for...

Are Timberland Boots Good for Hiking?

by Max DesMarais | Gear

Timberland. One of the most iconic footwear brands of our time, their brand of boots has been known for their style and performance over the years....