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How to Choose your Ideal Pair of Hiking Boots

How to Choose your Ideal Pair of Hiking Boots

Choosing a hiking boot that is perfect for you is not as easy as just going into your local sporting goods store and picking out a pair that’s appealing to the eye. When you choose a pair of hiking boots that will keep your feet comfortable on your endeavors, there are a number of factors which you need to keep in mind.
July 18, 2022
Helmet Stories crew ride Pangi Valley

Helmet Stories crew ride Pangi Valley

By Vir Nakai When you ride a motorcycle, and you crave adventure, you are always looking for that special road trip that challenges you and your bike to the core – a ride that resonates within you long after the ignition has been switched off and your battle-scarred bike is finally silent. The champion of […]

July 18, 2022
How to catch a fish without a rod

How to catch a fish without a rod

10 AWESOME wilderness hacks, that could save your life. Having to find your own food in the wild can be part of the excitement and adventure of hiking and camping. But catching a fish for the fun, and doing it because you have nothing else to eat are going to be very different experiences.

May 15, 2022
How to start a fire without matches

How to start a fire without matches

10 AWESOME wilderness hacks that can save your life. Being able to light a fire without matches is an essential survival skill. If your matches get damp or you lose them, you will need to know how to start a fire so you can get warm and dry.

May 15, 2022
Review: Monty Hi Nubuck

Review: Monty Hi Nubuck

A glowing review of the Monty Hi Brown/Fog from Christa over at The Fairy Tale Traveler. Her teenage son has reviewed these hiking boots, touching on overall quality, style, comfort, also mentioning that they both had no complaints.
December 21, 2021
How to Buy Shoes Online

How to Buy Shoes Online

Get our inside track on the best ways to shop for shoes and hikers online!
May 24, 2021
Our Pick of the Best USA Hiking Trails

Our Pick of the Best USA Hiking Trails

The US has some of the most stunning and dramatic hiking landscapes globally – from beginner USA hiking trails to advanced USA hiking trails. We’d forgive you if you found it difficult to choose what to go and see! From Big Sur to Lake Tahoe and everything in between, there are many USA hiking trails that you can go on.

April 20, 2021
Best Hiking Boots for Women

Best Hiking Boots for Women

It can be difficult to shop for the most comfortable hiking boots for women when you need to upgrade your hiking gear for a forthcoming adventure so we've got this handy guide to help!
April 20, 2021
How to Style Men’s Hiking Boots

How to Style Men’s Hiking Boots

By choosing the right hiking boot, you can find a balance of durability for taking on a trail (as well as any seasonal elements) while still catering to your fashion sense.

February 23, 2021
We're Getting Up To Some Upcycling

We're Getting Up To Some Upcycling

We make lots of samples to work out the kinks, then we make samples for photo and video, then maybe another revision, then final confirmation samples. You get the idea. A lot of these samples are in correct materials, or close to it.

February 18, 2021
Hiking Apparel: Your Guide to Buying the Perfect Hiking Backpack

Hiking Apparel: Your Guide to Buying the Perfect Hiking Backpack

In this series, you’ll learn all you need to know about hiking apparel. This month’s focus being the hiking backpack.You absolutely need a good, solid hiking backpack for every one of your adventures.

February 12, 2021
Waterproof Hiking Boots

Waterproof Hiking Boots

In a perfect world, a pair of waterproof hiking boots would stay waterproof for life. Unfortunately, with use and wear, the waterproofing on hiking boots begins to deteriorate and the more miles that you wear them for, the faster this will happen.

January 26, 2021