Trail Goals Blog
Our list of helpful articles on various hiking tips, hiking gear, trail guides, and much more
Why Is It Important To Change Socks When Hiking?
The common advice is that you should be changing your hiking socks often when hiking. But how often should you change them, and is it really that important? In this...
Why Is It Important To Change Socks When Hiking?
The common advice is that you should be changing your hiking socks often when hiking. But how often should you change them, and is it really that important? In this...
Guide: How To Lace Hiking Boots For Wide Feet
If you have wide feet, you need shoes with a wide toebox. However, this isn't always possible because most shoes are made for narrow feet. The good news is that...
Guide: How To Lace Hiking Boots For Wide Feet
If you have wide feet, you need shoes with a wide toebox. However, this isn't always possible because most shoes are made for narrow feet. The good news is that...
What’s the Best Material for Hiking Socks?
The main thing that determines whether a hiking sock is good or not is its material. Of course, there are other factors as well, like its fit, compression, padding, breathability,...
What’s the Best Material for Hiking Socks?
The main thing that determines whether a hiking sock is good or not is its material. Of course, there are other factors as well, like its fit, compression, padding, breathability,...
How Much Merino Wool Should Be In Hiking Socks?
Most hiking socks aren’t made from 100% merino wool – instead, they’re mixed with synthetic materials to improve their properties. And the percentage of merino wool in the fabric varies...
How Much Merino Wool Should Be In Hiking Socks?
Most hiking socks aren’t made from 100% merino wool – instead, they’re mixed with synthetic materials to improve their properties. And the percentage of merino wool in the fabric varies...
Guide: How To Dry Socks While Hiking (Also Work...
Hanging up wet socks in the tent overnight doesn’t dry them because there isn’t a heat source that could heat up the sock fabric and cause it to evaporate. The...
Guide: How To Dry Socks While Hiking (Also Work...
Hanging up wet socks in the tent overnight doesn’t dry them because there isn’t a heat source that could heat up the sock fabric and cause it to evaporate. The...
How Much Should Hiking Socks Weigh?
Hiking sock manufacturers usually don’t display the sock weight in grams or ounces. If you’re an ultralight hiker like me, it’s important to know the weight of each item, even...
How Much Should Hiking Socks Weigh?
Hiking sock manufacturers usually don’t display the sock weight in grams or ounces. If you’re an ultralight hiker like me, it’s important to know the weight of each item, even...
Hiking With Wet Feet: How to Avoid Foot Problems
I’ve hiked in swampy areas, in the rain, and for multiple days in melting snow and mud. So I’m not new to dealing with blisters and other problems that are...
Hiking With Wet Feet: How to Avoid Foot Problems
I’ve hiked in swampy areas, in the rain, and for multiple days in melting snow and mud. So I’m not new to dealing with blisters and other problems that are...
How To Layer Socks To Keep Your Feet Warm In Co...
I used to have cold feet whenever I was hiking in winter. But ever since I started layering my socks and invested in a pair of insulated hiking boots, my...
How To Layer Socks To Keep Your Feet Warm In Co...
I used to have cold feet whenever I was hiking in winter. But ever since I started layering my socks and invested in a pair of insulated hiking boots, my...
What Socks To Wear With Hiking Boots
For hiking boots, ideally, you need slightly different socks compared to trail runners and hiking shoes. Of course, you can pretty much use any good hiking socks, but some hiking...
What Socks To Wear With Hiking Boots
For hiking boots, ideally, you need slightly different socks compared to trail runners and hiking shoes. Of course, you can pretty much use any good hiking socks, but some hiking...
How To Keep Socks From Slipping Into Hiking Shoes
I used to deal with this problem a lot, where my socks would slip down into my hiking shoes, and I’d have to constantly take off my shoes to readjust...
How To Keep Socks From Slipping Into Hiking Shoes
I used to deal with this problem a lot, where my socks would slip down into my hiking shoes, and I’d have to constantly take off my shoes to readjust...
Can You Use Ski Socks For Hiking?
Similar to cushioned hiking socks, skiing socks are also meant to be used for winter outdoor activities. So naturally, you might think that skiing socks should also be good for...
Can You Use Ski Socks For Hiking?
Similar to cushioned hiking socks, skiing socks are also meant to be used for winter outdoor activities. So naturally, you might think that skiing socks should also be good for...
Are Merrell Hiking Shoes Good For Your Feet? (3...
In this article, I’ll be sharing my own experiences on what makes Merrell Shoes good and what doesn’t, and explain what purposes and situations they’re good for. Also, this isn’t...
Are Merrell Hiking Shoes Good For Your Feet? (3...
In this article, I’ll be sharing my own experiences on what makes Merrell Shoes good and what doesn’t, and explain what purposes and situations they’re good for. Also, this isn’t...