Posts Tagged ‘Hiking Socks’

Wed 18 Feb 2015 Tom Wilson Baselayers / Dressing in Layers / Mid-Layer / Raingear Comments Off on Preparing for the Season – Part 2 -Clothing / / / / /

Preparing for the Season – Part 2 -Clothing

An important part of preparing for the upcoming season is checking your clothing inventory and see if you need to replace and add anything for  hiking this year. Look at your budget and determine what is required. A number of outdoor stores/companies have items on sale during the winter/spring...Read more

Tue 27 Mar 2012 Tom Wilson Backpacker Magazine / Baselayers / Dressing in Layers / Explore Magazine / gaiters Comments Off on Its Spring Now – Time to Review your Equipment list / / / / / / / / / / /

Its Spring Now – Time to Review your Equipment list

Now that spring has arrived, hiking season is just around the corner.  It is time to review your equipment list before hiking season begins. To help you get started here is a checklist : a) hiking boots, check – laces, tred, b) daypack – straps, buckles, thread, zippers c) hiking poles...Read more

Tue 26 Aug 2008 Tom Wilson Uncategorized Comments Off on Smart Wool Socks – A Hikers Dream / / / / / / / / / / / /

Smart Wool Socks – A Hikers Dream

Recently, I had a chat with Debra Ryan, President of Hike Nova Scotia about long distance hikes , socks and hiking boots.  She indicated how Smart Wool Socks worked well with her 4 day hike at Kejimkujik National Park and I talked about doing the West Highland Way next year in Scotland – 95...Read more