Posts Tagged ‘gear’

The Affordable Outdoors – Camping, Fishing, Hiking

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
The Affordable Outdoors - Camping, Fishing, Hiking

Take up camping, hiking, or fishing and you’ll always have a reason to be outdoors. Camping, hiking, or fishing is just three of the many available outdoor activities that will take you away from the normal everyday routine of life.  Spending quality time outdoors is a great way to enjoy nature with family and or friends and especially the kids. Many people assume that just because they have never been a part of these activities, have no equip (more…)

Hiking Makes Body-building Simple

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
Hiking Makes Body-building Simple

Hiking must be the easiest body building method. You don’t need to have strong muscles or professional technique. Both old people and kids can take part in hiking. You will be healthy just by walking.
What is hiking?
Hiking means walking along paths in mountains. Hiking is different from mountain climbing. You can have a long trip or a short one in hiking. Hiking is loved by people because of the natural scenery and human landscape on (more…)

How to Choose the Best Hiking Boots

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2006
How to Choose the Best Hiking Boots

Anyone that is an avid hiker knows that a good pair of hiking boots is critical for the sport. If you do not equip yourself with the right type of boots then it can very painful and can also cause damage to your feet.

Since you will be moving and hiking around various types of surfaces it’s best that your footwear can adapt to these surfaces. To help secure your feet it’s a good idea to have a shoe that comes some sort of support for your (more…)

Your Next Hiking Adventure – List Of Things You Must Carry

Saturday, August 14th, 2004
Your Next Hiking Adventure - List Of Things You Must Carry

How would you like to go on a little outdoor adventure? Thousands of people around the world get a lot of fun having nature trips like hiking. In America alone, many individuals or groups go on hiking trips whenever they get the time and opportunity to do so.

You may or may not have gone on a hiking adventure before. And if this is going to be your first time to go out there and discover the fun and excitement that hiking gives, you (more…)

Basic Camping Gear for the Family

Friday, November 14th, 2003
Basic Camping Gear for the Family

Camping with family is the best way to tighten your bond with them. Not only can your kids learn a lot about nature tripping, you can also build up memories from this and your kids will surely remember the fun they have experienced on this trip. But if it’s your first time to experience such adventure, you need to learn about camping gear just to make sure you’re family has everything they need when coming to camps.

Camping gear nowa (more…)

Buying your Sleeping Bag for your Next Camping Trip

Friday, October 10th, 2003
Buying your Sleeping Bag for your Next Camping Trip

Buying sleeping bags can be a difficult task, with prices ranging from a few pounds to a few hundred. Ultimately you have to ask what you want to use it for. The sleepig bag is an important part of the kit. If you are hiking then you ideally want something that will pack tightly and is quite lightweight, such as a compact sleeping bag, alt (more…)

Hiking Tips you Haven’t Heard Before

Saturday, May 3rd, 2003
Hiking Tips you Haven't Heard Before

Do you need these hiking tips? You do if you ever get blisters or twisted ankles or knee pain. In fact, I stopped getting blisters at all over ten years ago. More on that in a moment. First, lets look at some basic preparation and precautions to take when planning a hike.

Hiking Tips – Preparation

If you haven’t done anything physical in a while, you really should try to get in shape before taking a long h (more…)

Walking Boots Advice, and Other Walking Equipment Advice

Wednesday, July 22nd, 1998
Walking Boots Advice, and Other Walking Equipment Advice

Walking Boots Advice by Walk and Ramble

About Walking Boots

Whatever your activity, whether it be walking, hiking, mountaineering, rambling or simply a stroll to the pub, having the correct walking boots is essential. The reason for this is to support and protect your feet and to help you feel as (more…)