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 walk the 214 km Kerry Way is May to September 2026, with May and June driest and longest in daylight on this Iveragh Peninsula loop.
Read articleA complete Kerry Way packing list for 2026: waterproofs, a 35–50 L pack, sturdy boots and the essentials for Ireland's 214 km Iveragh Peninsula loop.
Read articleThe Kerry Way is a moderate 214 km trail over 9 days, with boggy passes up to 380 m. A look at distance, terrain and fitness needs for 2026.
Read articleKerry Way (214 km, 9 days) vs Wicklow Way (131 km, 7 days): a 2026 comparison of length, scenery, difficulty and which Irish trail suits you best.
Read articleThe best hikes in New Zealand's Southern Alps for 2026, from the 32 km Routeburn Track to alpine day walks in Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks.
Read articleThe best time to hike the 32 km Routeburn Track is the Great Walk season, late October to April 2026, when huts are staffed and the Harris Saddle is clear.
Read articleA complete Routeburn Track packing list for 2026: waterproofs, a 50-65 L pack, sleeping bag and hut essentials for this 32 km New Zealand Great Walk.
Read articleThe Routeburn Track is a moderate 32 km Great Walk over 2–4 days, climbing to the 1,255 m Harris Saddle. A 2026 guide to terrain, fitness and weather.
Read articleRouteburn Track (32 km, alpine) vs Heaphy Track (78.4 km, varied): a 2026 comparison of length, scenery, difficulty and which NZ Great Walk fits you.
Read articleThe Everest region (Khumbu) holds Nepal's best high-altitude treks, from the 130 km Base Camp route to the 166 km Three Passes loop above 5,000 m.
Read articleThe 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 669 pieces of backpacking gear across 18 categories. Here is the lightest option, the average weight and the spread in each — the real numbers for 2026.
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.
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