You've probably seen or at least heard of people wearing cowbells, also known as bear bells, when they hike.  Once you know why hikers wear cowbells, it makes a lot of sense that they do.  This...

Hammock tents are used by a lot of backpackers.  This is especially true of thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail. But are hammock tents comfortable?  Hammock tents are comfortable to sleep in...

Hiking and trail running often make use of the same trails.  They also compete with each other for our time each year. So what's better, hiking or trail running? In this post, I'll compare the...

I heard about Teva hiking shoes years ago but was always hesitant to try them.  My main objection to them was my own vanity. You see, one of the best pairs of Teva hiking shoes looks eerily...

Want to learn how to hike faster?  Here are some tips you can use right now to increase your hiking speed. Upgrade Your Hiking Footwear Traditional leather hiking boots are durable but they're...

The question, "are Timberlands good for hiking", seems to come up a lot and I've seen a lot of answers that aren't exactly true.  I think the reason for this is that people are confusing Timberland...