How to Hike Through Deep Mud Without Losing Your Boots (Technique & Gear Guide)
The first time I lost a boot to deep mud was on a trek through Vermont’s Green Mountains during...
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Category: Hiking
Knee Pain When Hiking Downhill | Causes & How to Fix It
There’s a unique kind of cruel joke that the trail likes to play on us. You slog up a steep...
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Hiking With Lower Back Pain | How to Avoid a Flare-Up
We’ve all been there. You’re looking at a trail map, tracing your finger along a winding path to a...
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Why Do Your Fingers and Hands Swell Up While Hiking? (The Truth About “Sausage Fingers”)
You’re a few miles into a gorgeous trail, the rhythm of your boots is keeping steady time, and the...
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How to Dry Hiking Boots Overnight | What Actually Works?
We’ve all been there… you get back from a wet walk, pull your boots off, and realise...
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What to Pack for a Day Hike (Without Overpacking!)
The difficult part of working out what to pack for a day hike isn’t actually remembering the...
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How to Break In Hiking Boots Properly | A Step-by-Step Guide
Knowing how to break in hiking boots properly can save you a very uncomfortable first hike. I’ve...
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Why Do My Feet Sweat When Hiking? Causes & Simple Fixes
There’s something uniquely irritating about having sweaty feet on a hike, because it’s not always...
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Hiking Boots vs Trail Runners | Which Is Actually Better?
There was a time when hiking boots felt like the obvious choice. If you were going for a proper...
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How to Stop Blisters When Hiking (Complete Beginner Guide)
A blister can ruin a good hike like almost nothing else. One minute everything feels fine, then...
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Why Do My Heels Hurt in Hiking Boots? (And How to Fix It Fast)
There’s a particular kind of optimism that comes with putting on a fresh pair of hiking boots. You...
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Best Hiking Socks for Wet Feet: Stay Dry and Blister-Free on the Trail
Few things can ruin a hike faster than wet feet. That cold, clammy feeling creeps in, every step...
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