While hiking on a hot day or up a steep grade mountain,you are losing your electrolytes. You can lose electrolytes rapidly just by sweating and urinating out on the trails. Sometimes water is just not enough to replenish those lost electrolytes. Listed below are the electrolyte replacements that work great for us. We always pack some form of replacement below no matter the hike. What’s an…
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5 of the Best Unisex Day Hiking Backpacks
The everyday hiker is generally a day hiker rather than a multi-day backpacker. Most of us do not have enough time to hit the trails and camp under the stars for weeks at a time, as much as we may want to. So a day hike will have to get us by. Choosing the right…
How to Prevent and Treat Blisters While Hiking
It’s one of the most common hiking problems out there, but it’s also one of the easiest to prevent. Blisters are most commonly caused by moisture between your foot and your sock or boot, so keeping your feet dry is the best way to keep them blister-free during hikes. Here are some tips to keep…
Gift Ideas For Hikers and Backpackers
What do you get hikers or backpackers? Whether they are male or female these items will be perfect gifts for any hiker to fit any budget. Socks and…More Socks for Hikers and Backpackers Getting socks as a kid was always a disappointment. As an adult and hiker, a good pair of socks are a dream…
Shades State Park The 6 Ravine Challenge
Indiana is making great strides to bringing in more hikers to their state parks. Several parks have a hiking challenge specific to that park that you can complete. The park we are featuring in this article is Shades State Park. Shades is located in the Far West part of the state near the Indiana/Illinois state…