Hiking

Sometimes you might want to try another way to camp.

You want to go places where the cars, caravans and camper trailers can't.        The only way there is on foot.

This section covers stories and information about overnight hiking, where you carry everything you need to set up your camp.        

It's also a work-in-progress page, like all the others on this site.        

As we experience new adventures, new gear, all with a hiking focus, this is where you will find that information.     




What was packed on my first overnight hiking trip?

This is the story of how I survived my first hike as an inexperienced hiker (but travelling with an experienced hiker), having to carry my camping equipment for the first time.     

What gear I took - the necessary and the unnecessary - is covered.     

If I can do it, anyone can!

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Looking to buy gear for your overnight hikes?      

It wasn't easy to get the right gear when we started out.     

Read our advice on purchasing lightweight camping gear - it might save you some dollars.   

Camping and hiking stoves - a look at our stoves, and what we use them for.

Some are perfect to take hiking, compact and light in your backpack.    Some are not.     Find the one that suits you, your budget and the way you want to camp.