Gear Guides

Backpacks for Hiking

Nowadays the most popular backpack is so called anatomical model. The more traditional model is backpack with an external frame. Anatomical backpacks are getting better and better so it's a safe choice for everyone. Read more about Backpacks

Gear Checklist

An example of a gear list for treks in the summer time. The list includes just the basic gear. Read more about Gear Checklist

Sleeping Bag

There are two types of sleeping bags: down filled and synthetic material filled. Down filled are naturally more expensive because of the high price of down. Read more about Sleeping Bags

Sleeping Mat

The purpose of the sleeping mat is to insulate the sleeping person from the grounds coldness and humidity. Read more about Sleeping Mats

Tent

Choosing your tent is one of the most difficult gear purchases. There are numerous tent manufacturers and even more models to choose from. Read more about Tents

Trekking Shoes

One of the most important gears in trekking is definitely the trekking shoes. When you are carrying a heavy pack for a long distanced the feet are under heavy stress. Read more about Trekking Shoes