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…
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What To Bring On a Day Hike: The Essentials
A day hike is considered a hike you can finish in a single day typically under 15 miles. If it involves you stoping to setup camp you are falling into the backpacking category. So what all do you need for a day hike? That will all depend on your terrain, length, and weather. No matter…
Backpacking With Alcohol
While backpacking, there is nothing better than setting up camp, sitting beside the fire with a full belly, and sipping on some whiskey/bourbon. Depending on if you are watching your pack weight or just want a convenient way to carry your alcohol around there are some flask options out there. Standard Stanley Flask If you…
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…