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April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse In New Hamsphire’s White Mountains
On Monday April 8th, 2024, New Hampshire's White Mountains will be one of the areas to experience a total solar eclipse. This represents a great...
Hiking Shorts vs. Hiking Pants: How To Choose
The right clothing can make or break your hiking experience. In some cases, choosing the right clothes is a serious safety issue. If you don’t dress...
Best Budget Hiking Boots and How To Choose
Hiking boots (or hiking shoes, hiking sandals, or other hiking footwear) are an important part of the hiking or backpacking. Without safe,...
New Hampshire’s Best Winter Hikes (For Beginners & Experts)
Winter in the White Mountains of New Hampshire is something special. The contrast of the summits from summer to winter is spectacular, and if you...
Best Backpacks With Detachable Daypacks + DIY Solutions For Hiking & Travel
Some hiking trips are straightforward: you go out, you camp in one or two locations, you come back. Others are much more meandering. You might make...
The Best Guns for Hiking: What To Look For in a Trail Gun
When you’re out in the wilderness, there are a lot of things to worry about – food, water, shelter, and making sure you don’t get lost. One thing...
Duck Vs Goose Down: What’s Best For Your Gear?
So much of what outdoor gear manufacturers do is find ways to imitate nature. Through evolution, animals have adapted to conditions in ways that the...
Mid Cut Vs Low Cut Vs High Ankle Hiking Boots [How To Choose]
When it comes to hiking footwear, there’s a dizzying amount of options out there. Inevitably, the question of whether you should go for a mid cut,...
Your Complete Boot Waterproofing Guide: Everything You Need To Know
If you were to come up with a list of things nobody likes, wet socks would certainly be on it. That awful, cold, wet, squishy feeling is pure...
Binocular Uses: Common & Uncommon Use Cases
Binoculars are extremely useful tools that improve the overall power of your eyes. Here, we are going to highlight some of the most common uses for...
Hiking With Fibromyalgia: Tips & What To Know
In this article, we will discuss the potential benefits of hiking with Fibromyalgia. It is important to consult your doctor before taking any...