Tag: hiking
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Best Rain Jackets for Hiking and Trail Running in 2026
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: some of my best days on trail have been in bad weather. But none of that happens without the right jacket. A bad rain shell either soaks through in twenty minutes or turns into a personal sauna, and neither one is fun to hike in. My…
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Best Headlamps for Hiking and Trail Running in 2026
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Gear For Trail! A good headlamp is one of those things you don’t think about until you’re stumbling back to camp in the dark with a dead flashlight.…
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The Best Camping Knife in 2026: What I Actually Use and Why It Matters
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Gear For Trail! A good camping knife isn’t glamorous gear. Nobody posts photos of their knife on Instagram. But try prepping dinner, carving kindling, or cutting cord without…
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Camp Cooking for Beginners: What I Actually Eat on Multi-Day Treks
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Gear For Trail! I think that most guides on this topic make it sound either way too complicated or way too simple. The complicated version involves dehydrating your…
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How to Start Trail Running: A Beginner’s Guide to Gear, Training and Trails
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Gear For Trail! Trail running is one of those things that sounds more complicated than it is. People imagine elite athletes hammering mountain ridges at impossible speeds, and…
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What to Pack for Your First Camping Trip: The Ultimate Beginner’s Checklist
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Gear For Trail! Your first camping trip is two weeks away and you’re staring at an empty bag wondering where to even start. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.…
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How to Choose Hiking Shoes: The Complete Beginner’s Guide (2026)
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Gear For Trail! If you’ve ever stood in a gear shop staring at a wall of hiking footwear, completely overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Trail runners, hiking shoes, mid-cut…
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Best Trekking Poles in 2026. Do You Really Need Them?
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Gear For Trail! If you’ve ever wondered whether trekking poles are worth carrying, you’re not alone. Some hikers won’t take a single step without them, while others see…
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Best Hiking Backpacks Under $100 in 2026
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Gear For Trail! Finding a reliable hiking backpack doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Thanks to improvements in materials and design, there are now dozens of excellent backpacks…
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Best Lightweight Camping Gear for Beginners in 2026
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Gear For Trail! Getting into camping is exciting, but buying your first gear can quickly become overwhelming. Many beginners make the mistake of purchasing bulky equipment that is…
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