I enjoy hiking in the countryside in the summer more than anything else in life. The problem with hiking in the summer is chafing. It occurs mainly when I’m on a strenuous hike in the summer when its hot and I’m sweating profusely, and something starts to rub, causing a painful patch. If you don’t …
Hiking is a great way to see some of the most beautiful places on earth. It allows you to connect with nature and reach places that you wouldn’t be able to visit otherwise. On top of that, hiking is one of these activities that are great for your health. Even with little to no experience, …
Things go wrong. It is an unfortunate part of hiking and life in general. However, it always pays to be prepared, and with some proactive measures in place, you can hopefully avoid facing many problems. When I go hiking, I carry both an emergency kit, a first aid kit and a few other things, in …
The design of the human body is very impressive. It allows us to run around, walk long distances and even climb mountains using our legs, feet and toes. While most people would argue that your legs are the most important for hiking, it’s actually your toes as they provide balance and grip. While your toes …
There is nothing better than getting out in the countryside this summer. Its something about the fresh air and the English countryside that make the whole weekend almost nostalgic. The problem is when the temperature really starts to climb, and the mercury levels start hitting above 30. This is where hiking can sometimes become a …
Listen to Your Body The first rule of hiking, listen to what your body is trying to tell you. After a couple of hours of hiking, you need to start paying attention to the strange feelings your body is giving you before they become a problem. As an example, not putting your hiking boots on …
Whether you own the perfect pair of boots or are trying to break-in a new pair of walking boots, blisters are a fact of life. If you walk for a long time, at some point, you’ll end up with a blister or at the very least, have to control part of your foot to stop …
Whether you are going for a short local hike or you’re planning a long weekend trip in the hill, you need to make sure you pack your rucksack correctly. Even if you’ve bought the best backpack for your trip, if you don’t pack your things correctly, it could lead to you becoming fatigued or also …
Dehydrating fruit is no new concept given the process has been used for centuries. Sun dried tomatoes are a prime example of the deliciousness of dried fruit revered all over the world. Today, you can source dried fruit in many high street stores and supermarkets, but, as we now have the ability to use dehydrators …
If you’re going to be doing any sort of walking in the countryside, you need to get yourself a set of Hiking, Trekking or Walking Poles. The benefits of walking through the countryside with a set of walking poles are endless. It doesn’t matter whether you’re walking through the snow, up a mountain or up …