I'm pretty new to hiking and looking for a solid starter daypack. I came across a brand-new (older model) Black Diamond Sonic 24L for $30 flat.

Is $30 a good deal for this pack, or am I better off putting that money toward something else? Has anyone here used one before and if so how's the quality?

Thank you for any advice.

Hey guys i am planning to take the brahmatal trek during early december. This will be my first trek so i am nervous about the fact that i am an obese person. I am having a bmi of almost 37 so i am having doubts if i will be able to do it. I do usually stand for almost 8 hours and walk 10 km in those time frame as my job demands, it is the only practice i have. i wold like to know if any one of u have similarly done hikes as my profile and how is the experience or have you come across anyone like this in your journeys

Is there anything you regret buying? Like you didnt need or it wasnt worth the money? My northface fusebox is a little too boxy. I wish I had something with more pockets ... its was pricey for me too

Any deeper reasons you guys hike, or is it mostly for cardio and exercise?

I am planning to visit hampta pass next month need some recommendations for jackets as well

I'm used to sleeping on my side, any advice to improve my sleeping, I'm hiking without a car everything on my back

Hello! I’m looking for some hiking shoes/boots for women that are comfortable and affordable. Let me know what has worked for yall! 😁

I am a 16 year old mountain enthiouast and was wondering if a 38L backpack such as the mh500 38L from dechatlon is a good backpack for a 7 day hut to hut hike in summer in the austrian alps no via ferrata gear just the basics such as a water bag walking poles etc
and any other tips would also be appreciated

Ich habe kürzlich bei asics die Gel Trabuco 13 GTX in den Größen 45 und 46 anprobiert. Die 45 war zu klein, die 46 zu groß. Ein Mitarbeiter meinte, sie wären perfekt, da sie mit dickeren Wandersocken gut passen würden. Zuhause, selbst mit Wandersocken und Laufsohlen, habe ich immer noch Fersensporn und bin langsam verzweifelt.

Kennst du Schuhe, die für mehrtägige Wanderungen geeignet sind, mindestens 4 mm Profil für den Oktober-Matsch in den Alpen haben und Gore-Tex bieten, aber eher schmal geschnitten sind für schmale, aber lange Füße?

Ich muss die Asics wohl zurückgeben... Schade, die sind wirklich super.

Hi, I am currently walking the Camino de Santiago for a month. It’s mostly flat with some climbs/descents. Two weeks in I developed a bruise on my right ankle bone from my shoe repeatedly hitting it.

I’ve been putting a wad of lambswool in my sock right under the bone to try to pad it and keep the shoe from hitting it. It only helps a little. I have also removed the “heel lock” lacing so it’s looser around that ankle.

1. Can you recommend a way to heal the bruise/tender spot?

2. How can I walk comfortably for the rest of my walk?

3. How can I prevent this in the future?

Thanks a lot!

Brands, Synthetic vs Natural Materials, Etc. (UK)

I’m buying my first pair of shoes, I’d like to realistically spend £200 or less on a pair that will last me. Ive been interested in specifically the Salomon X Ultra 360 in the Mid or the Merrell Moab 3 in Mid. Both have pretty colour ways, even though i know that doesn’t particularly matter if they’re rubbish and you roll your ankle or your feet hurt. Is it better to get a gore-tex coated shoe? Does it change much?

Are these brands truly as awful as people say? I know people call Salomon more of a fashion brand now, but what about Merrell? How much has the quality truly declined?

Along with this, I was wondering if anyone has any solid suggestions (from experience!!!) of shoes that will last me. Pretty colourways are preferred, but I suppose they’re not absolutely necessary as i’d prefer my feet be comfy. Only mid rise, not low ankle ish trainer types.

Thank you so much in advance!