Kids aren’t just miniature adults, so purchasing a child’s sleeping bag or quilt isn’t just a matter of purchasing a miniature version of an adult sleeping bag. A kid’s attitude is also far more dependent on getting a good night’s sleep than an adult’s. Making sure that kids get a good night’s sleep is a … The post 10 Best Kids Sleeping Bags and Quilts of 2024 appeared first on SectionHiker.com ..read more

Sleeping outdoors on camping and backpacking trips is a skill just like navigating, camping, packing, layering, trip planning, and all the other skills that backpackers need to learn to enjoy backcountry trips. While sleeping outdoors is not a skill that’s taught in outdoor programs or even recognized as such, it’s something you want to master … The post Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep When Backpacking appeared first on SectionHiker.com ..read more

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes inflammation in your stomach and intestines, also known as gastroenteritis. The most common symptoms of norovirus are diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach cramps. There are periodic Norovirus outbreaks on long-distance hiking trails, at shelters, and trail cabins or hostels where hikers congregate. Norovirus is highly contagious and … The post Avoid Norovirus while Backpacking: Tips and Precautions appeared first on SectionHiker.com ..read more

The REI Magma 30 Down Trail Quilt is a lightweight backpacking quilt with a zippered footbox that lets you open the quilt flat like a comforter. It is conservatively temperature-rated to 30F, uses water-resistant down, and has draft collars at both the neck and footbox-cinch ends. While quilts have been used for decades in the … The post REI Magma 30 Down Trail Quilt Review appeared first on SectionHiker.com ..read more

The growing use of ultralight, abrasion-resistant, and waterproof pack materials like Woven Dyneema and Challenge Ultra has ushered in a new era of durable lightweight, sub-3-pound backpacks that can withstand the abuse of multiple thru-hikes, bushwhacking, packrafting, canyoneering, and winter hiking and still come back for more. In the past, increased durability was larger achieved … The post 10 Most Durable Lightweight Backpacks of 2024 appeared first on SectionHiker.com ..read more

All-in-One Hammocks Tent Systems, also known as camping hammocks, backpacking hammocks, and hammock shelter systems are complete shelters that include a hammock, mosquito netting, a tarp for rain protection, and a suspension system to hang it all between two trees. The biggest advantage of buying an all-in-one hammock tent is that all the components fit … The post 10 Best All-in-One Hammock Tent Systems for Backpacking and Camping in 2024 appeared first on SectionHiker.com ..read more

It’s important to bring water with you when you go day hiking to replace the fluid you lose to perspiration, help keep you more alert, and flush waste products out of your body.  Not bringing enough water can lead to discomfort, while bringing too much can slow you down. How much water do you need … The post Water Needed for Hiking: How Much Should You Bring? appeared first on SectionHiker.com ..read more

The Outdoor Research Shadow Wind Hoodie is a lightweight windbreaker that’s good for hiking or trail running when all you need is a thin jacket to keep the wind from chilling you. It’s made with a stretchy breathable fabric that’s 90% nylon and 10% spandex which wears well for dynamic activities. There are two handwarmer … The post Outdoor Research Shadow Wind Hoodie Review appeared first on SectionHiker.com ..read more

A backpack with an adjustable torso length lets you change the distance between the shoulder straps and the hip belt so that most of the weight rides on your hips, making it easier to carry. It’s a lot like owning a custom-made backpack because you can adjust the torso length to match your exact measurements. … The post 10 Best Adjustable Torso-Length Backpacks of 2024 appeared first on SectionHiker.com ..read more

I’ll be hiking coast-to-coast across Scotland in a few weeks for the third time in the annual TGO Challenge. This is a non-competitive event where backpackers, called Challengers, have 15 days to hike from the west coast to the east coast. To make things interesting, everyone defines the route they want to hike, with the … The post Backpacking Across Scotland Gear List – May 2024 appeared first on SectionHiker.com ..read more