Backpacking Solar Chargers
A solar charger is a very useful gadget for long backpacking trips because it allows you to easily recharge your electronic devices such as a…
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Sleeping Bags for Kids
Backpacking, camping and scouting are great outdoor activities for children and adolescents, but they do require some proper equipment such as a good backpack, sleeping…
Gore-Tex Jackets
For outdoor activities such as hiking, backpacking and mountaineering, it is good to have high-quality rainwear which protects you against the elements (rain, wind, snow…
Polartec Neoshell Jackets
For aerobic activities such as mountaineering and alpine climbing you need highly breathable rainwear so you don’t soak in your own sweat during exhausting ascents….
Tactical Boots
Whether you’re a soldier, law enforcement officer, or a hunter, reliable tactical boots are essential for ensuring comfort and protecting your feet from potential injuries….
Backpacking Water Bottles
Here we selected and reviewed the best water bottles for hiking and backpacking. We only listed insulated water bottles as these keep your beverages cool…
Winter Sleeping Bags
Here we selected and reviewed the best winter sleeping bags for backpacking. A sleeping bag is probably the most important piece of sleeping equipment because…
Softshell Pants
Regular hiking pants might not provide sufficient warmth for your legs in cold weather. To keep your legs warm you can use either softshell pants…
Child Carrier Packs
Is there anything better than bringing your children, big and small, into nature and showing them the pleasure of hiking and outdoor experiences? While older…
Backpacking Towels
Here we selected and reviewed the best towels for backpacking and travelling. A regular towel is a bad choice for backpacking or travelling as regular…
Women's Hiking T-Shirts
When the weather gets too warm for wearing a long-sleeved baselayer, what’s better than throwing on a short-sleeved shirt and feeling the sun and wind…
Expedition Backpacks
Here we selected and reviewed the best expedition backpacks with a capacity of 70 liters or more. Such backpacks offer enough storage space for expeditions…
Summer Hiking Socks
Socks often don’t receive the recognition they deserve. While we invest in high-tech gear, the discomfort of wet or moist feet can easily be overlooked….
Sun Hats for Hiking
As the temperatures rise and you store your warm hiking hat or beanie at the back of your closet, you might consider bringing a sun…
Backpacking Quilts
Quilts are gaining favor among hikers, backpackers, and mountaineers for their lighter, less bulky, and more adaptable nature compared to traditional mummy sleeping bags. Diverging…
Men's Hiking Sunglasses
Overexposure to sunlight is not only harmful for our skin, but also for our eyes. Spending a long day out in the sun without sunglasses…
Hiking Shorts
A pair of high-quality shorts can be incredibly beneficial for hiking in warm weather, offering superior ventilation, comfort, and freedom of movement compared to regular…
Best Merino Base Layers for Women
A base layer top is worn directly over your sports bra and should thus feel comfortable against the skin and be breathable, moisture-wicking and quick-drying. A…
