Some still debate the merits of using trekking poles, but nowadays, most hikers won't leave home without them. Poles can help you power up steep climbs, support your weight on downhills, and provide ...

Long days in the hills can be brutal on your knees and ankles – especially when the terrain’s rocky, muddy or just plain unpredictable. Every steep descent sends more strain through your lower joints, ...

Over the last couple of years, as I’ve got more into trail running, I’ve realized they can be super useful for brisker adventures too. After all, a lot of trail running – or mountain running anyway – ...

Jul. 7—Often when using gear overlanding, camping or hiking, good enough is good enough. Many pieces of equipment from tent stakes to bug nets to sporks or other cooking gear are purchased for a ...

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Trekking poles are great, if not essential, pieces of gear for all sorts of activities. As such, their design and utility varies greatly. While some hiking poles are fixed length, like ski poles, many ...

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I’m the proud owner of too much hiking gear. I’ve got different shoes for different occasions, layers upon layers of moisture-wicking clothing and plenty of weather-specific accessories like gaiters ...

How to use trekking poles isn’t as obvious as you might think. You don’t just stab them into the ground as you walk. To get the full benefits you need to know how to set them up and use proper body ...