Clare, Author at [Staging: The Hiking Adventure]

How to Waterproof Hiking Boots

A good pair of waterproof hiking boots can be hard to find - "too waterproof" and they don't...

Best Women’s Hiking Pants for Your Figure & Budget

While guys seem to have plenty of options, if you're looking for the best hiking pants for women...

Jetboil Zip vs Flash: Battle of the Boilers

We've come a long way since the days of built-in campground cookers, and backpackers can now carry...

Hang Tight! 9 of the Best Hammock Straps

So you've got a nice new hammock, now how do you plan to hang it? You're itching to hit the trail...

How to Fix Heel Slippage in Boots

If you feel like your heel lifts out of your shoes when hiking, that is heel slippage. It's...

Best Headlamps for Hiking

Who has two thumbs and doesn't want to hold a flashlight? Me! I love the idea of handsfree...

Climbing Mt Kenya: Not Just Another Summit

As the hordes head off to climb Kilimanjaro, their eyes firmly set on the summit, there is another...

Choosing the Best Backpacking Hatchet

If you're looking to buy a hatchet for backpacking we're assuming you have a perfectly legitimate...

9 of the Best Down Jackets for Men

Searching for a down jacket? It can be hard to know where to start - we all have different...

Best Multitool for Backpacking & Hiking

There's something special about multitools. The array of little tools hidden away in a compact...

Camp Coffee: How to Stay Caffeinated on the Trail

A lot of campers will wax poetic about the smell of pine needles in the morning. For me, it's the...

How to Keep Bears out of your Food: Bags, Canisters..

Whether you're a veteran backpacker or planning your very first 3 day backpacking trip into the...

How to Choose and Fit the Best Insoles for Hiking

After a long day on the trail, it's natural for your feet to get tired and even a little sore....

Best Personal Locator Beacons – How it Can Save Your Life While Hiking

We’ve all read the horror stories of people stuck in the desert, injured, with no way of calling for help. Heck, we’ve watched 127 hours, and figured “that won’t happen to me”. I’d never go hiking, backpacking, on a boat or on safari without a personal locator beacon/satellite messenger device.