Gear Love Archives

4 Reasons To Rotate Your Footwear Daily

There are some surprising reasons to rotate your footwear. Anyone who walks, runs, or hikes on a daily basis should consider adding a few Read More...

How to Be a Minimalist Hiker

Minimalist hiking. Lightweight backpacking. Dirtbagging. Whatever you want to call it, hikers have recently been eschewing the Read More...

Lightweight Hiking: Five Tips to Help...

Hiking is a fantastic pastime; it is relaxing, fun and a great form of exercise. But if you don't prepare properly you could end up hauling Read More...

Your Full Guide To Water Purification Options

It doesn’t matter if you're hiking in your local area or if you have travelled hundreds of miles to check out a new hiking trail; Read More...

How to Pick the Perfect Rain Jacket

A lot more should go into selecting the perfect raincoat than you might think. Whether you plan on hiking, climbing or cruising around the Read More...

How To Sharpen Your Crampons

Whether you're a mountaineer who treks across rock, snow, and ice or a mixed climber who traverses all manner of abrasive terrain—know Read More...

How To Keep Your Tent Clean

You’re planning your next hiking trip, and you are already excited by the thought of getting away from the rat race. You can’t wait to Read More...

How To Clean Your Sleeping Bag

If you do long hikes regularly it is very likely that your sleeping bag is ready for a good cleaning. Most sleeping bags come with some Read More...

Five Myths About Backpacking Equipment Most...

Before you buy your backpacking equipment, check out these popular myths to make sure you only buy the things that you really need. When Read More...

How To Choose The Best Hiking Backpack

A comfortable hiking backpack will transform your hikes. A bad backpack, however, will greatly limit your potential. With all the options Read More...