Below is a video review of the Cascadia XCM Event Hiking Boots from Hi-Tec. Don’t forget to enter the contest to win a pair of hiking boots. You can learn more about Hi-Tec Men’s Cascadia XCM eVent boots at Amazon.
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March 25th, 2010
Video Review of Cascadia XCM eVent Hiking Boots
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Tags: boot, Cascadia XCM Event, hiking boots, Hiking Gear, review, video review 
No Comments »March 24th, 2010
Win a Pair of Hiking Boots
Win a Pair of Cascadia XCM Event Hiking Boots from Hi-Tec Now you can own your own pair of hiking boots from Hi-Tec (see review). These durable and comfortable backpacking boots can be yours if you win. Just follow the rules below to be entered into the contest. 1. Follow on Twitter @HikingGuide and @HiTecUSA, tweet this giveaway [...]
Posted in Boots & Shoes Tags: boots, Cascadia XCM Event, contest, hi-tec boots, hiking boots, win 8 Comments »March 23rd, 2010
Review of Hi-Tec Cascadia XCM Event Hiking Boots
I’ve owned a lot of hiking boots in my life. Some of them lasted only a season and others lasted years. I liked some, loved a couple, and hated a few. Finding the perfect pair of boots has been difficult, and if you’re like me word of mouth is the best indicator of great boots [...]
Posted in Boots & Shoes Tags: Cascadia XCM Event, hi-tec, hi-tec hiking boots, hiking boots 3 Comments »March 16th, 2010
What’s the Most Your Pack Should Weigh?
How much should you carry when hiking? Some say you shouldn’t carry more than 1/3 of your body weight. I say try to keep it under ¼ of your body weight. The less weight you carry the more comfortable you’ll be on the trail. Of course, you shouldn’t leave out items that will make your [...]
March 15th, 2010
Selecting the Best DayPack for Hiking
At first selecting a daypack for hiking doesn’t seem like a big deal. You’re only carrying a few pounds of gear and probably not hiking very far, and in fact if you go no more than a mile or two a fanny pack may be more than enough (but the bears will laugh at you). [...]
February 25th, 2010
Layering for Hiking Made Easy
The best way to stay warm and to keep your body temperature regulated on a hike is with the layering system. This may sound complex at first, but really is simple. The basics of the system are that you wear multiple layers of clothing that you can take off or add as needed. When you’re [...]
February 16th, 2010
A Love Affair with Vasque Hiking Boots
My favorite boots of all time are my Vasque Sundowner hiking boots. I bought my first pair back in the mid 1990s and wore them on the trail in all conditions and loved the support the provided. I also wore my Sundowner boots with jeans and Khaki pants as they looked great when cleaned up. [...]
February 9th, 2010
GPS Basics
I was hooked on the idea of hand held GPS units from the first one I saw. Years ago I was in the Army and was pretty good with a map and compass, but still spent my share of time trying to decipher the lines on the map with the hills and creeks to find [...]
Posted in GPS Tags: about gps, delorme, delorme pn-40, garmin, garmin etrex, Garmin GPS 60CSx, GPS, gps 101, gps basics, what is gps No Comments »February 8th, 2010
Geocaching Video
Tomorrow I’m posting the basics of GPS. This video on geocaching is posted to hold you over until then and to peak your interest.
February 3rd, 2010
Choosing the Right Tent
Buying a tent is one of your most expensive outdoor equipment purchases, and just like other gear there’s a lot to choose from when selecting a tent. For hiking you’ll want the lightest one you can afford that meets your space and weather/condition needs. For camping you have a lot more flexibility as weight usually [...]
Posted in Tents Tags: buying a tent, gear reviews, hiking tents, mt. whitney, selecting a tent, tent reviews, trail camp No Comments »