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Our list of helpful articles on various hiking tips, hiking gear, trail guides, and much more
Are Polyester Socks Good For Hiking?
Usually, running and sports socks are made from polyester. So if you don’t have fancy hiking socks, it should be okay to hike with regular polyester socks, right? After all,...
Are Polyester Socks Good For Hiking?
Usually, running and sports socks are made from polyester. So if you don’t have fancy hiking socks, it should be okay to hike with regular polyester socks, right? After all,...
Polyester Vs Merino Wool Hiking Socks: Which On...
Cheaper hiking socks are usually made from polyester mixed with other synthetics, like nylon, acrylic, and elastane. Whereas more expensive ones are from merino wool mixed with a bit of...
Polyester Vs Merino Wool Hiking Socks: Which On...
Cheaper hiking socks are usually made from polyester mixed with other synthetics, like nylon, acrylic, and elastane. Whereas more expensive ones are from merino wool mixed with a bit of...
Are Hiking Socks Really Necessary To Avoid Blis...
If you can get a pair of regular synthetic running socks for 1-2$, why would you pay 20-30$ for a pair of hiking socks? I was asking the same question...
Are Hiking Socks Really Necessary To Avoid Blis...
If you can get a pair of regular synthetic running socks for 1-2$, why would you pay 20-30$ for a pair of hiking socks? I was asking the same question...
Do Toe Socks Really Prevent Blisters When Hiking?
Lately, toe socks have been gaining some popularity in the hiking community because they prevent blisters. But are they really that good at preventing blisters, or are they over-hyped? I’ve...
Do Toe Socks Really Prevent Blisters When Hiking?
Lately, toe socks have been gaining some popularity in the hiking community because they prevent blisters. But are they really that good at preventing blisters, or are they over-hyped? I’ve...
Are Nylon Socks Good For Hiking?
Some popular hiking socks, like the ones made by Sealskinz, CEP, Feetures, Bridgedale, and even Darn Tough, don’t contain any merino wool. Instead, they’re made from mostly nylon mixed with...
Are Nylon Socks Good For Hiking?
Some popular hiking socks, like the ones made by Sealskinz, CEP, Feetures, Bridgedale, and even Darn Tough, don’t contain any merino wool. Instead, they’re made from mostly nylon mixed with...
Are Polypropylene Socks Good For Hiking?
A lot of liner socks, running socks, and hiking socks are made from polypropylene (also called polypro). Very often, they’re also mixed with synthetics and wool. But are polypropylene socks...
Are Polypropylene Socks Good For Hiking?
A lot of liner socks, running socks, and hiking socks are made from polypropylene (also called polypro). Very often, they’re also mixed with synthetics and wool. But are polypropylene socks...
Are Coolmax Socks Good For Hiking?
In the past few years, a new fabric has become popular called Coolmax. It’s mainly used in sports apparel, but some sock manufacturers have also started using it in their...
Are Coolmax Socks Good For Hiking?
In the past few years, a new fabric has become popular called Coolmax. It’s mainly used in sports apparel, but some sock manufacturers have also started using it in their...
Calculating Your Average Torso Length Relative ...
To make a backpack feel comfortable, you need to set it to the correct torso length. Otherwise, too much or too little weight will be applied to your shoulders, which...
Calculating Your Average Torso Length Relative ...
To make a backpack feel comfortable, you need to set it to the correct torso length. Otherwise, too much or too little weight will be applied to your shoulders, which...
Essential Hiking Gear Checklist (With Checkboxes)
Use this hiking gear checklist whenever you need to go out on a multi-day hike. Each item is marked with a checkbox so that it's easier to see which items...
Essential Hiking Gear Checklist (With Checkboxes)
Use this hiking gear checklist whenever you need to go out on a multi-day hike. Each item is marked with a checkbox so that it's easier to see which items...