Winter Backpacking – You Must Experience It
Introduction
Backpacking is a very popular summer spor...
27
Dec
POG Blog
20
Dec
The Best Lightweight Backpacking Hammocks are the Next Big Thing
Introduction
The Best Lightweight Backpacking Hammocks have been around quite...
15
Dec
Ripstop Camping Hammocks: Why You Must Buy
Ripstop Camping Hammocks: Why You Must Buy
Introduction. 1
11
Dec
How to Use Lightweight Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
Introduction to Lightweight Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
So you have purchased new lightweight carbon fiber trekking poles and are exci...
11
Dec
Trekking Pole Benefits and Costs
Walk farther, faster and healthier… You need trekking poles.
We all have our pet peeves. Mine for a long time was nerds roaming my fav...
27
Aug
Trekking Poles: Which Grips are Best?
An often overlooked yet vital part of trekking poles are the grips. Buyers tend to get so caught up in other details they neglect to co...
22
Aug
10 Reasons You Need Trekking Poles
If you are a skeptic of trekking poles, join the club! There are a lot of hikers that would rather trudge through rivers and up mountai...
18
Aug
Trekking Pole Materials: Which is Best?
When searching for your perfect trekking pole, you want to choose the best material available. This is important, because the type of m...
08
Aug
How to Adjust Trekking Poles to the Correct Height
Trekking or hiking poles have become very popular with hikers and backpackers over the last several years. Hiking poles have proven to...
02
Aug
Adjustable Hiking Poles – How Do They Lock?
Adjustable hiking poles have rapidly become the standard. Being able to use the same pair of poles for a number different conditions, ...
31
Jul
Shock Absorbing Hiking Poles: Hack or Bodge?
I was recently asked my view on shock absorbing hiking sticks. The most common question is: are shock absorbing hiking poles a gimmick ...
26
Jul
Trekking Pole Tips and Nordic Walking – New Information on Making Your Poles Work for You
You may be reading this because you are looking for tips on using your trekking poles, if so, sorry, we are literally discussing trekki...
17
Jul
Lightweight Camping Chairs and Day Hiking – A Fresh Look
Many of you have asked and debated about the value of bringing a lightweight camping chair on a day hike. I for one am of the opinion ...
11
Jul
Choosing the Best Lightweight Camping Chair
I always wonder what my friends will bring when I tell them to bring a lightweight camping chair for an outing. I have seen some amazi...
06
Jul
How to Choose the Best Trekking Pole Accessories
Choosing the best trekking pole accessories can be challenging. I am sure if you are reading this, you have already decided that hikin...
01
Jul
Making Effective Use of Lightweight Trekking Pole Straps
Lightweight trekking pole straps have a very specific purpose: they take the pole loads from your hands and distribute the load between...
24
Jun
Why You Must Buy Trekking Poles and Which Ones You Need
Walk farther, faster and healthier… You need trekking poles.
We all have our pet peeves. Mine for a long time was nerds roaming my fav...
22
Jun
You Must Take Your Waterproof Dry Bag on a Weekend Paddling Trip
Last week our family took our waterproof dry bags out for a paddling adventure on a local lake. This was our second full day outing on...
20
Jun
Anatomy 101: The Carbon Trekking Pole the Must Buy Item This Year
Hiking, trekking or adventuring are all outdoor activities that can take you from the park next door to halfway around the world to Tib...
16
Jun
Trekking Poles You Must Buy One “Fixed” Vs. “Folding” Vs. “Telescoping”
Hiking poles have been a popular hiking tool for a long time, and their popularity is only increasing as increasingly more people find...
07
Jun
How to Use Hiking Poles
Introduction
So you have purchased new hiking poles and are excited to use them. Congratulations on a purchase that you will benefit fr...
27
May
Carbon Fiber Hiking Poles Have Benefits That Make Them a Must Buy
Introduction
Carbon fiber hiking poles are one of the most advantageous pieces of gear any avid hiker can purchase. The most obvious be...
23
May
Camping Chair History
The first portable chairs were first observed by archaeologists as being used before 800 AD. The simple design has been known as a Viki...
21
May
The Best Camping Hammocks That You Must Buy
• Suspended/Convertible Camping Hammocks
The classic idea of a camping hammock is a large suspended piece of fabric that is hung betwe...
16
May
You Must Buy a Backpacking Hammock: 4 Must Have Features
Hammocks have been used for sleeping and relaxing in the outdoors for hundreds of years. The root of the word comes from the Spanish w...
11
May
Why You Must Have a Lightweight Hammock
• Lightweight Hammock Design
Because lightweight hammocks are available in various designs and styles, it is important to choose a li...
02
May
Hiking Poles on Independence Lake Trail Colorado
This week found us in Colorado. We were in the area around Aspen and spent several days hiking in the area and testing our new hiking p...
28
Apr
A Simple Guide to Trekking
Concept of Trekking
The word trekking has been derived from the English word trek which means a walk that requires a great effort or is...
22
Apr
How to Get the Best Trekking Experience
Trekking, as we all know is the best adventurous outdoor recreational activity. Trekking includes overnight stays in tents, temporary ...
17
Apr
Trekking: Essentials that You Must Have
Trekking, being an outdoor recreational activity, needs a good preparation so that you can get the required things at ease. Trekk...
14
Apr
Tips for a Perfect Trekking Experience
Going for a trekking has always excited many of us. The reason for this excitement is the abnormal amount of thrill, adventure and fun ...
11
Apr
Top 4 Blunders to Avoid When You Pack For a Camping Trip
Camping makes you bond with the nature and spend some memorable time with your loved ones. It is also good for your physical, mental an...
07
Apr
When Do People Require Waterproof Backpack?
A water resistant backpack is capable of keeping your items dry when there is a rain. However, if you accidentally drop it in a puddle ...
02
Apr
Tricks to Store Your Camping Equipment
By storing your camping gear in an organized manner, you can make it easier to pack for your next trip. This might not be an enjoyable ...
29
Mar
The Camping Hammock Overview
THE CAMPING HAMMOCK
The use of a hammock is an age old method of comfortably sleeping outdoors. Hammocks where, in 16th Century times,...
22
Mar
Camping Chair Overview
CAMPING CHAIRS
Camping chairs are one of the essential items to complete a nice, comfortable outdoor experience. Camping chairs are av...
17
Mar
Folding Trekking Poles
Every outdoor adventurer ensures that they are equipped with the proper equipment to
embark on an exciting adventure. Whether one is p...
12
Mar
Trekking Pole Overview
TREKKING POLES
With all of the various outdoor activities it is clear that every activity has an accessory made to accommodate the act...
08
Mar
Stowable, Compact Trekking Poles
Stowable, Compact Trekking Poles
Introduction
Outdoor adventures have become one of the most common pastimes and methods for exercise a...
06
Mar
Tips to Stay Safe In A Camping Trip
Camping is an amazing way to make memorable experiences and can be truly rewarding. Beside comfort with POG best camping chair. You wi...