I have been hiking and camping for a few years, but I've always favored hammocks. However, I find it not so easy anymore when bringing two dogs.. I mainly camp in Scandinavia, and its cold and wet. I need a tent that will keep us dry.

I also wonder on what you look for in a campsite when setting up tents.

Thanks!

I want to invest (but less than $200) in hiking boots since I want to hike more but I’ve only ever done it in honestly bad sneakers. Problem is I’m super sensitive to shoes when they’re painful to me cause I have I have flat feet, bunions, hammer toes. I also ALWAYS twist my ankle on hikes so ankle support but maybe not too hard cause I know it rubbing against but ankle bones are skins would hurt badly. The worst part of hiking to me are descents cause my joints are not great either and fear hurting myself in steep terrain. I know this is a lot but I really do enjoy hiking and want to do it with the right footwear because I know I’d feel much better but I’ve also have always struggled finding comfortable shoes even as a a child my mom had to struggle to keep shoes on me cause they would hurt and I take them off. I know everyones feet are different but if you have any recs I would greatly appreciate it!

Fine Winter day!

I’m wearing merino wool mid weight socks from Darn Tough with enough room around the toes, and winter boots, but my feet get a weird combination of cold and sweaty/clammy. My only guess is that my shoes are not insulated enough at 200g. I don’t hike below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. I’m grateful for any suggestions.

Looking for Advice on the Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket or Other Recommendations.

Hey!

I'm planning a trip to the Tatra Mountains soon, and I’m going thru the market for a new jacket. My old jacket, the Marmot Mitre Peak, has served me well over the years, especially considering it was quite affordable (around 4 times cheaper than the Arc'teryx Alpha SV). It handled various conditions admirably, but it's time for a replacement.

I’ve been eyeing the Arc'teryx Alpha SV, but before making such a big investment, I wanted to ask for your opinions. Is it worth the high price tag? How does it perform in harsh mountain conditions?

Also I'm eyeing some offers on site called "vinted" (site with used and new clothing, its possible to grab stuff cheaper, ofc i'll try to legit check it as much as i can)

Alternatively, do you have any other recommendations for a reliable jacket that can handle alpine environments? I’d appreciate suggestions that balance performance and value, as the Alpha SV is on the pricier side.

Thanks in advance for your advice and insights!

I’ve got a lot of adds with the Ascent Ready Program. A program designed to prepare oneself for hiking any mountain. Has anyone had real experience with this program and its results?

I don’t find anything enywhere and I’m suspicious about it. It seem legit, but want to check with the community first!

Hey all, I currently have nike pegasus trail3 and they’re ok. I do 10-15 mile hikes with some 1500-2000ft gain in a mixture of wet/dry conditions. I’m looking to upgrade my shoe and have zero idea about such shoes. My budget is around $100-$150. Please recommend me shoes that have good traction and comfy

Mōrena,

I’ve just bought a pair of hiking boots, my first ever pair. I’m usually a size 5/6 but these boots are a 7.5.

The reason the store attendant went with this size is due to my wide feet. If I went with a 6.5 or a 7, they fit snug (like wearing sneakers) but it meant it left no room for swelling.

The 7.5 have a finger width space from my toe to the front of the boot, however, my heel keeps lifting in the boots.

1. Is there a trick with tying the laces?
2. Have I got the wrong size boot?

I can only return them if I wear the shoes inside.

I'm looking to get away for about a week or 10 days and I want to go out west since I've never been to the desert. I'm a somewhat experienced hiker from Southern Appalachia. I just want to know what would I need as far as water goes. I'm thinking about just walking it from the Amtrak station in Tucson since it's only like 15 miles. Should I get a bigger pack than my 55L since I'm probably going be carrying my water or at least most of it? I'm not going to be doing any through hiking but I do want to do some hiking every day while I'm out there, more of a camping trip than a hiking trip if that makes sense. I'll be leaving in about a month.

Me and my van in the Pyrenees.

Would love some advice please. I'm an experienced runner and I'm heading out to fastpack the West Highland Way next week (a mix of run-walking). I've just discovered my sleeping bag is only 3 season, but all the 4 season bags are SO heavy.

can anyone recommend an ultra ultra light bag please? I'm a 166cm woman based in the UK, so UK brands preferred please!

Thanks so much!

Hey everyone!

I wanted to get some opinions on some neck gaiters/balaclavas that will not fog up glasses while out on hikes.

I have been searching and looking at reviews and I haven’t found a solid option yet. Looking for something breathable but also not particularly looking for a full on over the head covering. I wear a lot of beanies when outside but looking to cover my neck/nose/mouth/cheeks more so leaning more towards half balaclavas or neck gaiters.

If you could send me some links on Amazon or other websites that would be great. I also don’t mind giving some thoughts to full balaclavas but I’m mostly looking for the anti fog type of covering!

Much appreciated! Looking forward to seeing if I can get any help, or if you have any tried and true products!

Hi guys!

I'm going to be climbing Mount Kenya in about a months time and I'm wondering if the ski jacket I currently own would be suitable for it or if it would be too heavy. Its this Helly Hansen jacket:

https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_gb/bossanova-puffy-jacket-65781?srsltid=AfmBOorHTAO6vEbT19ldjrz-VRie6MAGBIZlnRdEuOOW0KKgWjXzyG4Z&color=633686

I've got suitable base and mid layers as well as a goretex outer shell but I was wondering if I need to buy or hire a different outer layer? Any other recommendations for outer layers also much appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

The last time I was in Peru hiking the Inka trail I really struggled with breathing problems. It was really tough to hike at that altitude. Even though I took the coca leaves it didn’t make much difference.

I’m going back later this year so I was wondering would bringing some sort of oxygen can with me on the trail be worth it? Like last time I am trying to do some training hikes at altitude beforehand but I’m not sure how effective that was for my struggles.

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a trek in Nepal that is 3-7 days and doesn't require a guide. Any recommendations?

Me and one of my friends are looking for places where we can go on a hike for 6-8 days in early May. Originally we wanted to go to the Dolomites but after some research, we discovered that the conditions in early May would be too harsh, especially since we wanted to go a bit higher in the mountains. We’ve been looking at different spots, such as the Atlas mountains, Madeira and the Pyrenees. But discovered that the Madeira didn’t allow wild camping and that the conditions in the Pyrenees were basically the same as in the Dolomites.

Any suggestions for beautiful places preferably with mountains☺️

Currently a student in Europe and wanted to know what are some of the subjectively best places to hike in Europe on a student budget with little to no technical skills/knowledge. Any replies would be appreciated!