Hiking trail guides, gear reviews, packing tips and route planning advice. Everything you need to plan your next multi-day hike — from the HikeLoad team.
The best time to hike to Everest Base Camp is October–November 2026 for clear views, with March–May as the warmer spring alternative on this 130 km trail.
Read articleA complete Everest Base Camp packing list for 2026: layers for -15 °C nights, a sleeping bag, a 35–65 L pack and the essentials for this 130 km Nepal trek.
Read articleThe Everest Base Camp Trek is strenuous but non-technical: 130 km over 12–14 days, climbing from 2,860 m to 5,550 m, with altitude the main challenge.
Read articleEverest Base Camp (130 km, 12–14 days) vs the Three Passes Trek (166 km, 18–20 days): a 2026 comparison of difficulty, scenery, cost and who each suits.
Read articleThe best gear for the Everest Base Camp Trek in 2026: a 35–65 L pack, a -15 °C sleeping bag, layered insulation and boots for 130 km up to 5,550 m.
Read articleThe best hikes in Ireland for 2026, from the 214 km Kerry Way to the 131 km Wicklow Way, with distances, difficulty and the best months to walk them.
Read articleWe analysed 413 pieces of backpacking gear across 15 categories. Here is the lightest option, the average weight and the spread in each — source-checked catalogue figures for 2026.
Read articleHow to plan a multi-day hike from scratch in 2026: choosing a route, dialling in your pack weight, food, navigation, training and safety — with links to every guide you need.
Read articleThe Walker's Haute Route is strenuous: 180 km, around 12,000 m of ascent and 11 passes over 11 to 14 days. Here is how hard it really is in 2026.
Read articleWalker's Haute Route vs Tour du Mont Blanc compared for 2026: distance, difficulty, scenery and cost to help you choose the right Alpine trek.
Read articleThe best long-distance hikes in England for 2026: the 431 km Pennine Way, the Coast to Coast and the South West Coast Path, ranked by terrain.
Read articleThe best time to hike the 431 km Pennine Way is late May to early September 2026, when bogs are driest and daylight is longest. Full season guide.
Read articleA complete Pennine Way packing list for 2026: waterproof gear, navigation kit and the right pack for 431 km of bog, moor and changeable English weather.
Read articleThe Pennine Way is England's hardest National Trail: 431 km, 11,000 m of ascent and notorious peat bogs over 16 to 19 days. Here is exactly how hard it is.
Read articlePennine Way vs Coast to Coast Walk compared for 2026: distance, difficulty, scenery and cost to help you pick the right northern England trail.
Read articleThe best treks in Nepal for 2026, from the Everest Base Camp trek to the Three Passes circuit, ranked by altitude, scenery, difficulty and best season.
Read articleThe best time to trek to Everest Base Camp is October-November and March-April 2026, when skies are clear and passes snow-free. Full season guide.
Read articleA complete Everest Base Camp packing list for 2026: the layered clothing, minus 15 C sleep system and 60 L pack you need for the 5,364 m Khumbu trek.
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