Category Archives: Gear

Let’s talk trekking poles. A few people have asked me about their importance. • They reduce the impact on your legs, knees, ankles, and feet, especially when going downhill.•. They promote good blood circulation and help keep your hands, fingers, and wrists from swelling.• They incorporate your arms and shoulders, allowing you to propel yourselfContinue reading “Trekking Poles”

Let’s talk hiking boots. Why is it so important to wear a good pair of hiking boots? It’s simple. Hiking boots are guaranteed to offer the maximum amount of support and protection possible to your feet and ankles. When I first started hiking, I was that person who hiked in Nike running shoes. Then aContinue reading “Oboz Sawtooth II Mid Dry Hiking Boots”

Last November I decided to upgrade my daypack to a backpacking pack and after being fitted for a few different packs, I decided on the Gregory Deva60 in plum red with the Gregory 3-liter 3D Hydro Reservoir. With hiking longer trails and planning multi-day backpacking trips, I wanted a pack that felt comfortable with aContinue reading “Gregory Deva60 Pack and 3D Hydro Reservoire”