Hiking & Trekking

Hiking and trekking ranges from day walks on waymarked trails to multi-day routes between huts or campsites. This section covers footwear, layered clothing, backpacks and poles for walking in the hills and mountains. Start with boots or shoes, since fit matters more than any single feature. Then build a clothing system of base layer, midlayer and waterproof shell that you can adjust as the weather changes, and choose a pack sized for your longest trip.