http://www.ideal-hiking-equipment.com/hiking-equipment-blog.html The Ideal Hiking Equipment Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the ideal-hiking-equipment.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us hiking equipment Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:35:23 GMT Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:35:23 GMT ideal-hiking-equipment.com http://www.ideal-hiking-equipment.com/index.html Looking for the best hiking equipment? Our site contains guides on selecting essential equipment and how to tips & techniques. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:35:22 GMT http://www.ideal-hiking-equipment.com/Munros.html Munros Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:23:51 GMT http://www.ideal-hiking-equipment.com/waterproof-jackets.html Waterproof clothing lost its water repellency or breathability. Read the signs to look out for and a re-proofing method to restore waterproof jackets. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:11:35 GMT http://www.ideal-hiking-equipment.com/hiking-clothing.html Choosing the best hiking clothing including fleeces, windblocs, waterproof winter gloves, tops and base layers. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:55:05 GMT http://www.ideal-hiking-equipment.com/backpack-liner.html When it pours down, your rucksack, food and kit will be soaked. However a cheap and effective backpack liner adds an extra barrier against water. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:53:11 GMT http://www.ideal-hiking-equipment.com/how-to-navigate.html Do you lose your way on the hills and mountains or miss a vital turn off or path then read our tips on how to navigate. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:28:50 GMT http://www.ideal-hiking-equipment.com/hiking-quotes.html Heard any of these hiking quotes before? And what did they mean? In this section we cover some thoughtful hiking quotes by famous individuals and use them as hiking tips. 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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:51:03 GMT http://www.ideal-hiking-equipment.com/discount-hiking-equipment.html Buying good quality hiking gear can add up, but how can you cut the cost? We saved up to 37% on recent purchases and we are sharing these top discount hiking equipment tips for free. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:42:01 GMT http://www.ideal-hiking-equipment.com/using-trekking-poles.html Many people don't use poles properly to help knees, backs, wrists. We give tips and best techniques on using trekking poles covering wrist straps, pole technique and setting the height. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:36:33 GMT http://www.ideal-hiking-equipment.com/hiking-poles.html With hiking poles there are so many options available. The features guide runs through what the options are, and their uses. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:19:09 GMT http://www.ideal-hiking-equipment.com/timing-your-hike.html Do not get caught out in the dark. Learn about timing your hike before you set off. 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