Snowshoeing for Beginners: Gear, Technique and Safety
Snowshoeing for beginners: size snowshoes to your loaded weight, walk uphill and across slopes, read the avalanche scale and pack the right layers.
How to Wash and Reproof a Waterproof Jacket
How to reproof a waterproof jacket: wash with liquid detergent, tumble dry 20 minutes to revive the DWR, then use a wash-in or spray-on proofer…
Hiking in the Rain: How to Stay Dry and Safe
Hiking in the rain: Met Office warnings, layers and waterproofs, boots, dry bags, hypothermia and crossing rivers in spate safely.
Layering System for Hiking: How to Dress for the Hills
A layering system for hiking: base layer, fleece, down or synthetic insulation, waterproof shell, and how to adjust them on the move.
Approach Shoes, Which One to Pick for Your Terrain
Approach shoes: La Sportiva TX4 EVO, Scarpa Rapid XT, and Salewa Wildfire NXT, sole, weight, and terrain compared.
Merino Wool Base Layers, Which One to Pick
Merino wool base layers: Odlo Merino 200, Icebreaker 200 Oasis, and Smartwool Classic Thermal, fabric weight and use case compared.
Hiking Backpack, the Osprey, Deuter and Gregory Comparison
Hiking backpack: Osprey Atmos AG LT 65, Deuter Aircontact Pro 65+10 SL, and Gregory Baltoro 65, weight, suspension, and load capacity compared.
Preventing Hiking Blisters, What Works Before They Show Up
Preventing hiking blisters: friction, moisture, moleskin applied before you leave, and the boot break-in step people rush through.
Hiking Gaiters, the Protection You Forget About
Hiking gaiters: Outdoor Research and Yundxi, low or high, waterproof or water-resistant, what actually matters before choosing.
How to Choose the Right Winter Hiking Gloves for the Trail
Winter hiking gloves compared: Black Diamond Gridtech, Salewa Ortles Durastretch, and North Face Etip, matched to warmth, dexterity, and waterproofing.
