Blog #Gear

Discover essential hiking gear for middle-aged and older adults, focusing on supportive footwear, comfortable clothing, trekking poles, and other key items to enhance comfort, safety, and enjoyment on any trail.

Shopping for a backpack? This guide will equip you with the knowledge you need to find the perfect pack.

Gossamer makes great ultra light gear. But do their poles stand up to a very rigorous 500-mile test? Here is my detailed review and recommendation.

It's not too early to be obsessing over my gear... because that's what I do. Here is my Colorado Trail thru-hike gear list.