When you’re headed into the mountains on a trek, your gear becomes part of your body. Your backpack isn’t just a container—it’s a critical tool for comfort, efficiency, and injury prevention. Understanding the physics behind packing can dramatically affect your...
So, you’ve decided to take your trekking skills international and travel overseas — or to a new country — for the very first time with Hobnail (or some other, less-cool trekking company). Good for you for stepping outside of that pesky, American comfort zone! I can...
So, you’ve decided to take on our Camino de Santiago abbreviated trek, the Camino Classic. Congratulations! You’ve just committed to walking 81 miles, which is roughly equivalent to trekking across the length of a Netflix binge session — but with more fresh air...
When planning a long-distance trek, it’s natural to consider physical fitness first. After all, propelling yourself up and down rough terrain over multiple miles is no easy task, so you obviously have to be ready. But what about mental toughness? It’s an...
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