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When I was growing up urban wild places is where I fell in love with the outdoors. We didn’t have mountains in our back yard but we did have green spaces within the city limits that we explored every day. We played outside digging holes, catching tadpoles at the frog pond and made our own …
The best hiking boots should be what you are looking for. There are many different brands on the market today. Some are not meant to be taken on the trail, though. The brand names that you know and love as quality boots should be what you are focusing on. Yet, brand names are nothing in …
A hiking staff or a trekking pole is a tool that you shouldn’t be without on long climbs. It provides you with an extra set of legs, of hands and of climbing tools to help you get through some of the most difficult terrains easily. If you purchase a hiking staff, you’ll want to consider …
Hiking backpacks are a necessity for those that plan to hike long miles or over rough terrain. You shouldn’t consider them an option for these circumstances. They can actually improve the quality of your hike as well as help you to make the entire hike more comfortable. Well designed, well-packed hiking packs are designed to …
Have you recently purchased a pair of very classy hiking boots and you wish to keep it as good as new for a long time? Well, purchasing good hiking boots can surely create a dent in the pocket but if it gets damaged due to poor maintenance then it will be more painful than the …
