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The latest Hiking posts and articles from Gear Assistant all on one page, this is where you can find all new content and Hiking Gear Reviews. A little bit of expert gear knowledge can make the difference between enjoying your hikes and coming home sore and blistered. Hiking gear that lasts the longest usually costs a little bit more money, but is totally worth it in the long run. You will rarely regret owning a nice piece of kit that serves you well, you will however regret buying the cheap piece of kit that lets you down every time. Do your research but if it is on this site, you can pretty much trust it will be good! Don’t miss another post and save this page in your bookmarks.

Are hiking poles worth it? After years of using trekking poles on everything from day hikes to long-distance routes, I think they are absolutely worth ...

The Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Nano Tarp Poncho is still one of my favourite pieces of lightweight rain gear. It is ridiculously small, weighs next to ...

In this guide on what to wear hiking in 50F degree weather (10 C / 50 F), I share the system I use to ensure I never get too hot or too cold on the trail. ...

In this Sea To Summit Ember III review, I share my experiences so far with this ultralightweight and warm camping quilt. If you are looking for the ...

In this guide to the best long sleeve hiking shirt for hot weather, we share the nine most lightweight, breathable, and moisture-wicking shirts with long ...

Hiking in leggings is more popular than ever right now. In this guide to hiking leggings, we share the pros and cons of wearing leggings to hike in. You ...

Hiking facts and statistics are fascinating to me. In this article, I share over 100+ fun and interesting facts and statistics and hiking, walking, ...

In this article, we debunk the hiking boot ankle support myth by sharing scientific research and our own experience. You will learn whether wearing hiking ...

In this guide to the best hiking gifts, we share our ultimate list of hiking gift ideas for him, her, and everyone. You will find inspiration for ...

In this guide to the best gaiters for hiking, we share ten different leg gaiters for hiking that help to keep your feet dry and debris out of your shoes. ...

The Osprey Exos 48 is still one of my favourite lightweight framed backpacks for thru-hiking and multi-day trips. I have used both older and updated ...

In this guide to using one or two trekking poles, we share the benefits of using one trekking pole vs two as well as the differences in technique required ...

Are gaiters worth it for hiking? In this article, you will learn the pros and cons of hiking in gaiters and why we think they are totally worth it in ...

In this guide, we explain how tight should hiking boots be and how you can test them to make sure you get a good fit. You will learn some essential tips on ...

In this guide to the best moisture wicking shirts for hiking, we share our favorite tops to keep cool and manage sweat on the trail. You will learn about ...

Curious who makes the light brown hiking boots with red laces that look kind of retro and strangely familiar? Maybe you watched the film 'Wild' with ...

Can You Use Paracord For Shoelaces? In this beginner's guide to paracord shoelaces, we answer the question, can you use paracord for shoelaces and how? We ...

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