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A First Aid Kit for Hikers
A First Aid Kit for Hikers
When you go hiking it's important to always carry a first aid kit to take care of any minor injuries that might happen....
A Hiking Emergency Survival Kit
A Hiking Emergency Survival Kit
The importance of taking an emergency survival kit with you on any outdoor adventure trip. What to include in your kit and the importance of understanding the basics…...
Daysacks and Hydration Packs
Daysacks and Hydration Packs
Daysacks are intended for those on short hikes who don't want to carry much, and hydration packs are essentially water bladders with a little extra storage....
How Much Should You Carry in Your Backpack?
How Much Should You Carry in Your Backpack?
What's the optimum weight to carry when backpacking, and are there ways to cut it down?...
How to Choose Walking Shoes and Hiking Boots
How to Choose Walking Shoes and Hiking Boots
How choosing walking shoes will depend on the purpose for which they’re being used, the style of your walking, the terrain you’re crossing etc and why it’s important…...
How to Prepare for the Hiking Season
How to Prepare for the Hiking Season
To make the most of hiking season, get yourself back in shape before it begins. Here are some great tips to help youl....
Navigation Technology for Walkers
Navigation Technology for Walkers
How GPS has made a huge impact into the outdoor adventure market and how many walkers and hikers now choose these over the traditional compass. How it’s also useful to…...
Protective Clothing for Walkers
Protective Clothing for Walkers
How it’s important to choose appropriate outer layers of clothing to protect you from the elements when out walking. Various considerations in terms of the design and…...
Safety Products for Walking
Safety Products for Walking
A description of some of the equipment and accessories which have been designed to keep you safe whilst out walking or hiking whether you’re walking along roads or…...
The Right Backpack For Hiking
The Right Backpack For Hiking
How your choice of backpack will be mostly determined by the type of trip you’re most likely to be making and why a good fit is crucial if you want to be comfortable…...
Walkers' Navigation Tools: Maps, Compass, GPS...
Walkers' Navigation Tools: Maps, Compass, GPS...
Some of the different ways of navigating when out walking and hiking and why it’s useful to learn some of the traditional ways as well as relying on maps, compasses…...
What Food Should You Take Hiking?
What Food Should You Take Hiking?
You burn calories out hiking, so what are the best foods to take, in order to replace them and give you energy?...
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