Tramping Boots are Out, Trail Shoes are the Best Hiking Footwear Around
The era of clunky boots is over. Trail shoes are more energy-efficient, reduce blisters, and are no more protective of ankles than shoes.
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The Best Blister Prevention Strategy for New Zealand Trampers
These simple strategies not only protect your feet but also enhance your overall tramping experience.
Reflections from Three of the World’s Long Trails
If you’re thinking of hiking Te Araroa it might mark the beginning of a journey that doesn’t stop at the end of the trail.
How to Wash Down Quilts and Sleeping Bags
Do it right, feels like new. Do it wrong, ruin the down A good night's sleep is crucial for a successful backpacking trip, and a...
The Ultralight Gear Guide
We discuss the planning of a gear list based on ultralight principles, highlighting important things to keep in mind for each gear category.
Water Safety and Treatment in the Outdoors
We urge everyone to filter drinking water both when hiking and at home. Popular size exclusion methods may not be sufficient.
Storing Food in the Backcountry
No matter where in the world your adventures take you, keeping pests out of your food bag should be one of your top considerations.
Successfully Preparing for a Thru-hike
If you can make it through the first month, much of the physical challenge will have subsided. Mental challenges, on the other hand...
Food on the Trail: Homemade and Ultralight Options
As we lighten our kit, food soon becomes the heaviest thing in the pack, this is all the more true at ultralight pack weights (as an...
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