7 Thoughtful Hiking Gifts for Friends

When choosing hiking gifts for friends, get to know and learn your friend’s needs and preferences by casually chatting about their hikes, and give them the most thoughtful gift that you can in order to help them be more comfortable and keep them safe in the outdoors.

What are the Best Hiking Gifts for Friends?

Every hiking trip in the outdoors or when you are going up the mountains involves a certain degree of planning and equipment selection. It especially demands a certain amount of consideration while selecting the appropriate hiking gear and safety essentials for the elements and terrain about to be tackled.

The items that any hiker carries should be durable, high-quality, and long-lasting. We don’t want our stuff falling apart when we most need it because it is of poor quality. Read more...

 

Kettlebell Training for Hikers

The benefits of kettlebell training for hikers include increased endurance, strength gains, and everyone's favourite benefit, weight loss...

Kettlebell Training for Hikers

Hiking is an excellent activity that exercises the whole body, lowers blood pressure, increases lung capacity and improves your stamina, and also gives you a chance to get away from the office or sitting on the sofa in front of the TV and allows you to get up close with nature. However, if you want to get the most of it, try some Hiking Training by adding some vigorous exercise to your regime. This will improve your endurance and strength allowing you to take on longer, tougher hikes. Training with a kettlebell is a great way to enhance your hiking experience while reducing injury and fatigue.

Kettlebell training for hikers can enhance your hiking experience in multiple ways. Due to the unique balance and shape of a kettlebell, if used correctly and safely they can be a complete fitness option in a single package. Read More...

 

How to go Hiking on a Tight Budget

Anybody can go hiking on a tight budget. The key is to make frugal choices and pick up the equipment that that is going to make life more comfortable and safe...

Hiking on a Tight Budget

If you like spending time outdoors, you will likely have been hiking before. With the beautiful scenery, fresh air, and wide-open spaces, what’s not to like? You can enjoy all of these benefits and much more for free once you are out on the trails. If, due to the current economic climate, you find yourself hiking on a tight budget, all you need to invest in are a few basic items of hiking gear, which if you are smart, can be sourced on the cheap, and once you have them, away you go.

If you are planning on doing something more adventurous such as high-altitude hiking, rock climbing, mountaineering or other more advanced forms of hiking, then you will need to spend money on some more specialised gear, however, you won’t need to spend that much if you are planning to hike manageable trails under fair weather conditions. Try using some of these helpful tips for hiking on a tight budget if you are just starting out, and get into to this amazing hobby without spending your next generation’s inheritance on hiking gear. Read more...

 

What are the Best Energy Bars for Hiking?

The best energy bars for Hiking are the ones that take time to digest and gradually increase your blood sugar levels. Go for the ones that have whole foods in them if you can...

The Best Energy Bars for Hiking

Whether you are going for a day hike or a multi-day backpacking trip, you need to stay energized in order to keep going and get the most out of your adventure. However, while you are out on an outdoor excursion, it’s not practically possible to take lunch or dinner breaks every now and then. So, packing some energy bars for hiking could be a good idea to keep you fuelled up. However, finding the best type of bars for your needs is not that easy a task nowadays.

The market is flooded with energy bars. Some are good for you, some are bad for you, some will have you bursting with energy and unfortunately some will not. Specialised Energy Bars for hiking come in different textures, types, sizes and tastes. While taste is probably going to be one of the most crucial factors you would look into, you also need to give attention to the other aspects of the bar’s make up as well, including: The purpose of the bar, the amount of nutrition it provides and the quality of the ingredients. Here is an energy bar buying guide that will help you to find the best energy bars for hiking. Read More...

 

How to Make Trail Mix?

We at Teal Gecko believe it is healthier to make your own Trail Mix at home. The benefits of homemade Trail Mix are numerous, and are as follows...

How to Make Trail Mix?

If you have been hiking for any great length of time, you are almost certain to have been offered Trail Mix by someone out on the trails. It is a fantastic, energy packed snack that can be easily kept in a bag at room temperature, and lasts for several days even if you are going on a multi-day hike. Trail Mix is not only good for hiking, but you can also keep a jar of it in your home to have a smart, energy filled snack whenever you feel in need of a boost. Obviously, a handful of nuts and dried fruits would be much better for you than snacking on a packet of potato chips (Crisps). Read More...

 

Tips for Hiking with Dogs

While you are out hiking with dogs, and they start barking or acting frisky, it could be because they are sensing a potential threat, or the primal urge to hunt that we jus aren't aware of...

Tips for Hiking with Dogs

Hiking with dogs is an excellent way to explore places and build a stronger bond with your pet, while enjoying your break from the constant grind of your busy life. Taking your dog to the trail can add a lot to your and their entire Hiking experience, as it not only gives your pet some exercise and you time, but it also allows him to see and smell sights and scents that he can’t appreciate at home. When hiking with dogs you also get a chance to meet new people when you are out and about in the countryside. Your dog also makes a great hiking companion to share the trails with, and watching him forage around in the sounds, smells, and sights of nature is uplifting to say the least.

However, if you are planning on hiking with dogs, you can’t just grab your hiking boots and head out. There are certain considerations and preparations you need to take into account for the sake of you both, and other trail users. Take notice of the following top tips to ensure a memorable experience while hiking for everyone.

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Tips for Hiking with Kids

Remember, when hiking with Kids, they love taking charge of things. If you are hiking with more than one kid, make one kid the leader of the group and keep rotating turns to avoid arguments and to give each one a feeling of authority over the group

Tips for Hiking with Kids

Hikers love to get onto the trail, let the sun warm their skin, and explore nature. But when they have kids, they become unsure about how they can still enjoy their passion. If you are one of them, don’t be put off, as here is a comprehensive guide to hiking with your kids, so that you can feel confident and have a kid-friendly adventure for the entire family.

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Yoga for Hikers

 

oga for Hikers

Try these Yoga for hikers poses before and after the hike to strengthen your muscles and release any achy and stiff areas

Yoga for Hikers

Yoga is an ancient physical practice of moving in and out of postures and poses that many people proudly make a part of their lifestyle. Some people practice it to exercise, some want to relieve pain with yoga, while others get a spiritual experience by following the strictly performed flowing streams of carefully choreographed poses.

If practiced regularly, you too can achieve all the benefits associated with yoga and possibly more. Physically practicing Yoga makes people more conscious about their health, as it promotes balance, flexibility, strength, and mindfulness of their own body, their breathing, and their muscular strength. Read more...