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.
Mallorca's newest long-distance trail: four coastal stages, ~97 km through the Llevant region. Stage-by-stage distances, difficulty, season and logistics.
Read articleThe Cape Wrath Trail is ~400 km of wild, unwaymarked walking from Fort William to Cape Wrath lighthouse — Britain's most remote long-distance route.
Read articleThe best sleeping bag liners add 2–7°C of warmth for as little as 75 g — far less weight than buying a warmer sleeping bag.
Read articleRegular care for hiking gear — boots, tents, rain jackets, sleeping bags — prevents early failure and saves hundreds of pounds in replacement costs.
Read articleWomen hikers need 18 mg of iron daily — more than double the male requirement — and face a higher risk of RED-S and hyponatremia on long trails.
Read articleFirst-time multi-day hikers should target 400–600 g of food per day at minimum 4 kcal/g — here's exactly what to pack and why.
Read articleJebel Shams at 3,009 m is Oman's highest peak and home to the Balcony Walk, a trail along the rim of the Grand Canyon of Arabia.
Read articleHIIT produces larger VO2max gains than moderate continuous training in pooled research — making it one of the most efficient tools in a hiker's training plan.
Read articleWalk Hadrian's Wall Path coast to coast: 84 miles (135 km) from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway in 6 or 7 days. Stages, tides, best time and packing.
Read articleThe Lycian Way is a waymarked trail of about 760 km along Turkey's southwest coast, from Fethiye to Antalya. Here's how to plan your 2026 trip.
Read articleThe best fleece jackets for hiking, compared on warmth and weight — top picks for every budget, who each one suits, and lighter alternatives.
Read articleYes — legacy DWR used PFAS, banned in French clothing since January 2026. Which brands avoid harmful chemicals, and how PFAS-free kit performs.
Read articleRhodiola rosea can cut perceived exertion during endurance exercise. Here's what the science says about adaptogens for hiking performance in 2026.
Read articleHydrolysed collagen with vitamin C, taken about 60 minutes before activity, doubled a collagen synthesis marker in a 2017 randomised crossover trial. Here is how to use it correctly.
Read articleTaiwan has 268 peaks above 3,000 m and one of Asia's best trail networks. This 2026 guide covers Yushan, Taroko Gorge, permits and when to plan your trip.
Read articlePolarized training — 80% easy, 20% hard — outperforms all other endurance models per a 2014 Frontiers in Physiology study. Here's how hikers apply it.
Read articleMatch your backpack volume to trip length: 20–30L for overnights, 35–50L for 3–5 day trips, 55–65L for week-long expeditions. Full breakdown inside.
Read articleCreatine monohydrate improves steep-uphill power, reduces muscle damage on multi-day hikes and costs around $5 per month. Here's what the evidence shows.
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