r/hiking

Hi, I’m going hiking in Banff in September. I’m looking for something somewhat reasonably priced for the hike. I don’t mind dropping. A few hundred but no 600 dollar jackets please lmao looking for a good overall jacket and pants. Or brands to go for or avoid

Hi all! We're an EU couple looking for advice and experiences on hiking with a small kid (soon to be 3 years old) who is too large to still be carried in his own rucksack on my (dad's) back.

My wife and I were passionate hikers but after we got our first kid we toned it all down. We did easier and shorter routes with him with a Deuter rucksack for kids - which worked great. But now he's too big and heavy for it and we're both eager and anxious to transition to him just walking with us as well as starting maybe some medium hiking routes. We'd like to start going to the Alps and the Dinaric Alps in the Western Balkans again, but we're not sure what to expect and how to prepare. Do we just start small and see how our son responds both physically and psychologically (considering he's a todddler)? What about safety? As a toddler, he's still a bit clumsy and I'm afraid of taking him somewhere where tripping or, worse, falling could be dangerous. I have in my memory from hiking in the Alps and seeing some toddlers being strapped with a rope to their parents, although they were walking on their own.

Anyway, sorry for the long post. We'd be grateful for any advice and suggestions!

does anyone have a list on how to pack light for a long day hike, having necessities but not overpacking! as well as an ultra lightweight bag suggestion at a cheap cost - thank you!

hello, so i wanna get a decent hiking backpack, budget's like 100-200 but honestly ill go higher if its actually worth it. problem is theres SO many options (osprey, deuter, gregory, rei brand etc) and i genuinely cant tell whats good vs just marketed well lol

just want smth comfy and durable that wont wreck my back on longer trails

what do u actually use and would buy again? and is there any brand people hype up that u'd actually avoid

thanks in advance!!

edit: to answer some questions, mostly day hikes rn so thinking 30L, might go bigger later if i start doing overnight trips. also i sweat a decent amount on my back so breathable back panel is a priority.

Wondering if there are any hikers dealing with anemia who have tips and tricks they use to get through their hikes. I was thinking those little oxygen canisters might help, but also dont want to buy a placebo if that is all they are.

My wife has recently been diagnosed with anemia and low ferritin (11 HGB, 5 FERR). We have a trip planned in a few weeks to Yellowstone and Grand Tetons that was to involve a few 8-10 mile hikes. Nothing crazy, but the altitude has us a little worried. Where we live we sit at around 1,000 feet above sea level, but we'll be around 7,800 feet out west.

We have been in contact with her doctor about this and got information on staying hydrated, taking lots of breaks, listening to her body, etc. and fully plan on following that advice as well as have started a daily iron regimen to bring her numbers back up. No medical advice is needed, just wondering about other's experiences and what else we can do to keep her comfortable.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone!

This October, I (F25) am thinking about taking a small hiking trip to the Dolomites. I’ve been there several times before, between 2019 and 2022, with my family and later with my boyfriend (now husband). I absolutely loved it back then, but these days the Dolomites seem to get so busy during the summer that I’ve been hesitant to go back.
At the same time, I remember it being such a beautiful and serene environment, and I’d really love to experience that again, especially in autumn. I am planning on travelling there by train.

I’ve been looking into some hikes and am considering going alone this time. I’m wondering if anyone here has experience with solo hiking in the Dolomites in October?

I’d especially love to hear about:
How safe you felt hiking alone
What the trails and conditions are like in October
Whether there are still enough people around, or if it gets very quiet
Any particular hikes/areas you’d recommend for a solo trip (I know most refugios are closed)
Anything I should be aware of when planning an October trip

I’m an experienced enough hiker, but I’ve never done a hiking trip in the Dolomites completely by myself, so I’d really appreciate hearing about other people’s experiences!

Thanks in advance!

I've learned that hiking with someone who has a different pace doesn't necessarily mean one person has to keep waiting for the other.

When I hike with friends, I usually prefer to keep a steady pace and take short breaks, while some of my friends like to slow down, take photos, or stop for a bit longer. What has worked pretty well for us is agreeing on a few obvious spots along the trail where we can regroup. That way, neither person feels like they have to rush, but we're also not constantly stopping for each other.

I actually find this more enjoyable than trying to force ourselves to walk at exactly the same speed the whole time. On longer hikes especially, having a few meeting points makes the pace difference feel much less noticeable.

I'm curious how other people handle this when hiking with a friend or partner who walks at a different pace. Staying together the whole way seems nice, but meeting up at a few points along the trail seems to work better for us.

Hi All!

Slovenian locals needed!
Can you double check the weather for friday? We wanted to climb Mangart, but forecasts are showing it isnt a perfect time…
Only a local forecast what I need! :)

Thank you!

Any hike that is about as long as (or longer than) Old Rag with harder or more scrambles is really what I'm looking for. Searching online it's really starting to look like Old Rag is as hard as it gets in the mid-Atlantic.

I really appreciate the help.