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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Best Tips for Your First Solo Camping Adventure
Camping is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of work and just life in general. We sometimes need to escape and find a way to reset and recharge our minds and bodies. One way is going camping. But what if you don’t have anyone to go with or your friends ditched out on you at the last…
Best Backpacking Essentials For Beginners
So you’re ready to get into backpacking, but don’t know where to start? Whether you’re going on a one-day trip or a multi-day trip, there is essential gear that you do not want to forget or look over. Here are the top essentials that we take on every trip and you should, too. Backpack: Choosing…
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…