As we reach the carefree days of summer, itβs time to start planning your next hike in the mountains. Hiking allows the nature lover to reconnect with the great outdoors after long months of hibernation during the cold season. You have a wide area of lush countryside to explore and the chance to burn those extra calories. To make your hiking trips more enjoyable, gear up with the latest backpacking tools to help you survive the wilderness. (more…)