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 Angels Landing packing list for 2026 covers a 8.7 km day hike: 3 L water, grippy shoes, gloves for the chains and sun protection.
Read articleAngels Landing is a strenuous 8.7 km hike with 453 m of climbing and a chained spine over 300 m drops; the danger is exposure, not distance.
Read articleAngels Landing vs Half Dome 2026: an 8.7 km exposed spine in Zion versus a 23 km cabled granite climb in Yosemite. Here is how to choose.
Read articleThe best coastal hikes in New Zealand for 2026 include the 60 km Abel Tasman Coast Track and the 78.4 km Heaphy Track.
Read articleThe best time to hike the Abel Tasman Coast Track in 2026 is December to March, with 20-24 C days, warm swimming and settled weather.
Read articleThe Abel Tasman packing list for 2026 covers a 60 km coastal Great Walk: light pack, swimwear, sandfly repellent and full rain gear.
Read articleThe Abel Tasman Coast Track is an easy 60 km Great Walk with gentle grades; the only real challenges are tidal crossings and distance.
Read articleHadrian's Wall Path is a 135-km coast-to-coast National Trail in northern England with roughly 2,400 m of ascent — easy to moderate over 6-8 days.
Read articleA complete Mount Whitney packing list for 2026: layers, permits, water and gear for the 35 km, 4,421 m climb as a day hike or overnight.
Read articleMount Whitney is a strenuous 35 km, 1,860 m climb to 4,421 m. This 2026 guide covers altitude, fitness and why most hikers turn back.
Read articleMount Whitney vs Half Dome 2026: Whitney is 35 km to 4,421 m, Half Dome 23 km to 2,694 m with cables. A full comparison to help you choose.
Read articleThe best hikes in Jordan in 2026 include the 675 km Jordan Trail, the Dana to Petra trek, Wadi Rum and Jebel Umm ad Dami, the country's highest peak.
Read articleThe best time to hike the Jordan Trail in 2026 is March–May and September–November, avoiding summer heat above 40°C on the 675 km desert route.
Read articleA complete Jordan Trail packing list for 2026: sun protection, 5 L water capacity, desert layers and gear for the 675 km route from Umm Qais to Aqaba.
Read articleThe Jordan Trail is a 675 km desert route with heat, scarce water and rough terrain. This 2026 guide rates its difficulty, fitness needs and key hazards.
Read articleThe best gear for the Jordan Trail in 2026: high-capacity packs for water, sun protection and desert-ready kit for the 675 km Umm Qais to Aqaba route.
Read articleThe best alpine hikes in the American West in 2026 include Mount Whitney (4,421 m) in California, Half Dome and the Enchantments in Washington.
Read articleThe best time to hike Mount Whitney in 2026 is July to September, when the 35 km trail is snow-free and permits are available through the Inyo lottery.
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