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Most recently updated January 16th, 2025

Below are all of our posts with info and tips to help you choose the best gear for hiking and all of your other athletics.

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Hiking accessories are a great choice for outdoorsy gifts. But if you’re not a hiker yourself, you might not know what they could use. Read on to learn about more useful hiking do-dads you can give your outdoorsy friend or loved one without breaking the bank - and you might even find something for yourself! #Idratherwalk #GiftsForHikers #HikeGear

Hiking Accessories – Inexpensive, Fun and Useful Gifts

LJNovember 4, 2020

It's important to choose the best hiking boots for you. If your feet are wet or painful, you won't be able to think about anything else - and might not even be able to complete your hike. What you put on your feet is without a doubt your most important piece of hiking gear, so you've got to get it right! Leanr how to choose the best fit and the best boots - and buy recommended boots right from this page. #Idratherwalk #BestHikingBoots #BestHikingShoes

The Best Hiking Boots – Choose Your Perfect Fit

LJSeptember 23, 2019

As a hiker, you can't overestimate the value of wearing the best hiking boots you can to have an enjoyable hike and avoid possible injury. But there are other things you can do to keep your feet happy beyond simply wearing good boots! These are some of my favorite tips to avoid or eliminate foot pain and keep your feet happy, healthy and ready for any adventure!

Foot Care for Hikers – From Blisters to Boots

LJJuly 17, 2019

Each Spring, we feel the need to improve our weight and fitness before we can stride out confidently in the sunshine. Fortunately, it's pretty easy to lose weight hiking and get more fit at the same time! I've made an 8 week training plan to get ready for Summer.

Lose Weight and Get Fit for Epic Hikes – Easy Training Plan

LJApril 1, 2019

Looking for gifts for hikers or other outdoors types, but don't have the cash to spring for pricey gear and gadgets? Don't worry - sometimes the gifts they'll really appreciate are the simpler, less expensive things. I've made a short list of ten practical, inexpensive hiking items that would be welcome gifts for the outdoorsy people on your list.

10 Best Gifts For Hikers Under $50 – Last Minute Gift Ideas

LJDecember 3, 2018

Hiking the W Trek, and the whole Patagonia trip, was an unforgettable experience. Torres del Paine National Park is located on the eastern edge of the South American continent. Patagonia, Chile is at the southernmost tip, very close to Antarctica. It's a place of spectacular beauty, with dark jagged snow-topped mountains, turqouise glacier-fed lakes and rivers, and abundant wildlife. If you ever get a chance to go - you should! I've written up some helpful info and tips for your trip.

Hiking in Patagonia – The W Trek in Torres del Paine

LJNovember 28, 2018

Top 5 Gifts for Hikers – Basic Day Hike Gear

LJOctober 27, 2018

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Top 5 Gifts for Hikers – Basic Day Hike Gear

Most recently updated January 16th, 2025

Hikers on the Triple Crown in Virginia.

There are plenty of gifts any hiker or outdoor enthusiast on your list would be happy to get – whether they’re just beginners or experts.

Gifts for hikers come in all price ranges, too, so you can be sure to find something in your budget.

Basic day hike gear is a gift that any hiker would be thrilled to get, and I’ve included links to some of my top picks.

FYI, every image in this post – not just the specific recommended items – is also a link to merchandise.

You’ll also see “Related Products” sections that allow you to browse more if you want to go beyond the items I’ve called out.

So, if you see something you like, click it!

If you want any of these things for yourself, you could also send this article to your family. Just sayin’ 🙂

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