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Having boot trouble on the trail? You might be able to save your day, and your feet, just by using these simple lacing solutions. Combine them as necessary to get the comfort you want.
Don't own a massive pack for your big annual adventure? Here's how to make it all fit.
When your normal menu consists of overnight adventures, it's easy to forget key items that can derail your plans. These hints can help.
Learn the proper belay and safety technique for scrambling on steep terrain.
Trekking poles are a boon for security on sketchy terrain, and they'll keep your knees alive over hard-charging decades of hiking. To get the most benefit on flats, uphills and downhills, use adjustable-length poles and adjust them correctly. Here's how.
Your hiking buddy torqued their knee? This simple splint can prevent further injury and let you both limp home.
Use these simple DIY tips to keep your trekking poles secure and easy to adjust.
Maps are invaluable for navigating unfamiliar terrain, but without this basic step, you might just be spinning in your tracks.
Poles can prevent falls and stress injuries, particularly on rough terrain with big loads. But, the constant 'click click' can drive you nuts. They leave poked holes in soft trails, and on rock slabs trek pole tips skate dangerously. Here, a simple fix.
