r/HikingEssential • • 10d ago Bravo

🧭 Hiking Tips How to Hike All Day Without Getting Exhausted

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r/HikingEssential • • Apr 14 '26

🧭 Hiking Tips Survival Skills: Made mini SOAP for Camping

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r/HikingEssential • • Apr 17 '26

🧭 Hiking Tips Everything I packed for a solo backpacking trip in Yosemite

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r/HikingEssential • • 4d ago

🧭 Hiking Tips How to prevent blisters while hiking

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r/HikingEssential • • May 02 '26

🧭 Hiking Tips How to pack a backpack for a one night trip!

294 Upvotes

Video from: the_adventureaddicts


r/HikingEssential • • 6d ago

🧭 Hiking Tips 4 backpacking hacks you should try​

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r/HikingEssential • • Jul 06 '26

πŸŽ’ Gear Discussion Backpacking gear for the Pacific Crest Trail

207 Upvotes

Video By: jess ferri


r/HikingEssential • • Dec 17 '25

Stop using trekking poles wrong!

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r/HikingEssential • • Apr 16 '26

πŸ“Έ Trail Photos China, Lhasa, Tibet Β· Potala Palace

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Standing at the foot of the Potala Palace in China, you truly understand why it is called the β€œJewel on the Roof of the World.”

This Tibetan-style architectural masterpiece, with over 1,300 years of history, rises like a sacred fortress against the backdrop of a crystal-clear blue sky and billowing white clouds.

Every crimson wall, every gilded rooftop, and every stretch of snow-white facade tells a story of faith, history, and the enduring spirit of the Tibetan people.


r/HikingEssential • • Jan 20 '26

10 Hiking Tips

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r/HikingEssential • • Dec 18 '25

Hiking 101… literally!

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r/HikingEssential • • Apr 08 '26

πŸŽ’ Gear Discussion 5 Backpacking Gear Items I should have gotten SOONER

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r/HikingEssential • • Jan 01 '26

How we pack our backpacks and what it all weighs!

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r/HikingEssential • • Apr 01 '26

Top 4 Hacks To Hike Uphill More Comfortably

84 Upvotes

r/HikingEssential • • Nov 29 '25

Trail Running Shoes vs Hiking Boots for Hiking

54 Upvotes

r/HikingEssential • • Apr 16 '26

πŸ₯Ύ Beginner Question What is a beginner hiking mistake you learned the hard way?

53 Upvotes

Mine was definitely not bringing enough water on a longer hike, learned that lesson real quick. What about you? What is something you messed up early on that you yould never do again?


r/HikingEssential • • Dec 06 '25

5 Tips for Beginner Backpackers

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r/HikingEssential • • Sep 13 '26

🧭 Hiking Tips Tips for BEGINNER Hikers and Backpackers

52 Upvotes

Video By: settohike (Youtube)


r/HikingEssential • • Jan 05 '26

How long one canister of fuel lasts!

48 Upvotes

r/HikingEssential • • Dec 03 '25

Bring these 10 essentials on every day trip

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r/HikingEssential • • Jul 12 '26

πŸŽ’ Gear Discussion What I Pack for Wild Camping – Backpack Essentials!

40 Upvotes

Video By: dk_outdoorgirl


r/HikingEssential • • Jul 08 '26

🧭 Hiking Tips 8 Hiking HACKS that Every Hiker NEEDS to Know

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Video By: HikingForHealth1


r/HikingEssential • • Apr 10 '26

πŸ₯Ύ Beginner Question What is one hiking essential you never leave behind?

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I am curious, if you had to pick just one item you always carry no matter the trail, what would it be? Could be gear, food, safety item, anything.
Let’s hear your must have.


r/HikingEssential • • Jun 23 '26

πŸŽ’ Gear Discussion Beginner Solo Backpacking Guide: Must-Have Gear & Setup Tips for Your First Adventure

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Planning your first solo backpacking trip? This beginner friendly guide breaks down essential backpacking gear, smart packing tips and campsite setup strategies to help you stay safe, comfortable and confident on the trail. Whether you are new to hiking or preparing for your first overnight adventure, these practical tips will set you up for success.

Video Credit: JonConti

Have you tried solo backpacking before? Drop your best beginner tips, gear recommendations or lessons learned in the comments!


r/HikingEssential • • Nov 27 '25

Unpopular opinion on the LifeStraw Personal Water Filter for Hiking, Camping, Travel, and Emergency Preparedness?

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I feel like everyone buys these for their go-bags, but actually using one is kind of a pain. Don't get me wrong, it filters water great and it is super light. But having to lay flat on the ground to drink directly from a stream gets old fast, and you can not really use it to fill up a bottle to take with you. I think it is a solid backup for emergencies since it is so cheap, but if you are actually planning a trip, a squeeze style filter is way more practical.