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Hiking light isn't just a trend—it's a logical conclusion for anyone who's ever felt the lactic acid burn in their legs after...

Hiking together is about shared joy, but for the pragmatic hiker it's all about one thing: shared weight. When you step into the 2-person...

Hiking alone is an exercise in freedom. You decide the pace, the breaks and where to end the day. But you also carry everything yourself. When...

When you're several days' journey from the nearest road, your hiking tent is more than just a place to sleep – it's your safety,...

Everything you need to know about down's microanatomy, CUIN values, the difference...

When the birches in the mountains turn gold and the air becomes crisp, the demands on your equipment change drastically. Autumn hiking is for...

A solo tent that looks perfect in product photos can become quite troublesome after four nights in rain and wind. When choosing a solo tent for a long...

There are few things that beat the smell of smoke and the sound of a crackling fire after a long day on the trail. Fire is the heart of the...

It's easy to see whether a cheap tent just looks good in the product image or can actually handle a wet night. A test of a budget tent in the rain...

Omberg is not just a mountain; it is a geological and botanical anomaly that rises abruptly from the Östgöta Plain. For the hiker, this fault...

It's often noticeable after the first night. You've walked a long way, found a good tent site and crawled into your sleeping bag in time - but...

The quest for the perfect pack is often a balancing act between two conflicting forces: the desire to go light and the need to sleep well....

It's often only noticeable in the evening. You pitch the tent, pull out your sleeping bag and realize it's damp, unnecessarily tightly compressed...

You usually only notice it in the evening. The day has been warm, the trail dry and the pack light enough - but when the temperature drops in the tent,...

When our CEO Anders came into the office the other day and started talking about "Hell," we all stopped. It quickly became clear that...

Your first aid kit can save lives – here's how to prepare for the hike

Hiking with a light pack has long been associated with expensive brand-name products and exclusive materials like dyneema. But a few years ago,...

It's quickly noticeable out on the trail when the backpack doesn't fit. It rubs over the hips, pulls on the shoulders or doesn't hold enough...

It's 10:47 p.m. The sky over the mountain lake has turned a deep, velvety blue and the water is so still it looks like cast glass. You sit...

It is often only noticeable when the wind picks up during the night. The tent fabric starts to move more than expected, the poles work harder and small...

“The mountain rarely punishes those who pack lightly.” It’s a saying we often hear here at HikingStore, and it’s probably never been...

It's pretty obvious when you start comparing lightweight gear that 3F UL Gear often shows up in the same searches as significantly more expensive...

The Bergslagsleden Trail is not only one of Sweden’s longest and most classic hiking trails – it’s a 280-kilometer journey through the...

When someone searches for a pretents tent review, it's rarely to read general praise. They want to know how the tents actually fare in terms of...

You can tell after the first hour on the trail whether your pack is working. A backpack that pulls backwards, rattles or requires repacking at every...

When you start looking at lightweight tents, you quickly realize that the choice isn't just about weight and price. It's about technology....

When we talk about lightweight hiking and bang for the buck, there's one name that comes up...

You usually don't notice it when you pack at home. The backpack folds up, everything fits and the weight feels manageable when you lift it off the...

There are places that feel like they've stepped straight out of a John Bauer fairy tale, and Tiveden is undoubtedly one of them. Between...

When the temperature drops below zero and the wind really starts to work, it's quickly noticeable whether the tent is built for summer weekends...

When you're preparing for a multi-day hike in the mountains, it's easy to get caught up in the details. You might be weighing your titanium...

The mountain world rarely punishes those who pack lightly, but it rarely rewards those who sleep poorly. In recent years, we have seen a clear...

It's immediately noticeable when the wind grabs the tent fabric before the first pole is even in. Setting up a dome tent in windy conditions is...

Lightweight hiking isn't about owning the most expensive gear or cutting off the handle of your toothbrush for the sake of it. It's...

Freezing in your sleeping bag quickly ruins your night. Buying a model that's too warm, on the other hand, can add unnecessary weight, increase...

When planning a multi-day hike, your tent, along with your...

A tent can look good on paper but still feel wrong out in the woods. Often it's not about the vestibule,...

Choosing the right emergency kitchen isn’t about finding the most expensive...

It's often noticeable after the first kilometer if you've managed to pack light for an overnight trip or if your backpack has become a "nice...

Lace up your boots and set off on a multi-day hike in the Swedish...

When the temperature drops below zero, the ground gets wet and the wind feels much stronger than in July, it's easy to see if you've chosen...

You wake up, touch the ceiling and get a cold shower right in your sleeping bag. It's rarely the tent that has "leaked" - more often it's...

When choosing a tent for a paddle trip, it's easy to think that a kayak or canoe will solve the packing problem. That's only partially true....

When you’re comparing two sleeping bags that look pretty similar on screen, it’s often a question that decides the purchase: down or synthetic?...

When comparing pack volume between backpacks, it's not enough to look at the number of liters in the product name. A 40-liter backpack can actually...

It's quickly noticeable in your legs when your pack is too heavy. An extra sweater, a kitchen that weighs more than necessary, and a tent built...

The Sörmlandsleden is one of the easiest ways to get out on a multi-day hike without traveling far. For those who want to hike the Sörmlandsleden,...

On a cold night, it is immediately noticeable if the sleeping system is poorly built. It matters less how good your day's form was on the trail...

The first night in a tent is often either better than expected or unnecessarily messy. The difference is rarely in how much equipment you have with...

A 2-person tent is not always enough for two people. This is often the first misunderstanding when comparing models, especially if you want to pack...

A tent that feels light on the product list may feel cramped, drafty, or unnecessarily heavy after two nights on a windy mountain. That's why a...

When every gram counts, an Ice flame quilt quickly becomes interesting. For those who want to reduce pack weight without compromising on warmth, a quilt...

It's pretty obvious when an adult with an interest in the outdoors gets the "wrong" gift. Nice in theory, but too heavy, too impractical...

You only really notice the weight of a tent after a few hours in the backpack. The question of how heavy a tent should be is therefore less about an...

Two days in the mountains require less packing than many people think. What makes the difference is not filling the backpack with "good to haves",...

After just a few kilometers, you can tell the difference between a pack that works and one that feels heavy at most. That's why ultralight hiking...

Two people, two backpacks and a limited pack weight usually quickly reveal whether a tent is well thought out or just light on paper. A good review...

The mountains almost never punish those who pack lightly and thoughtfully. They more often punish those who pack incorrectly. A good packing list for...

When you're weighing your gear for a trip, the question of whether to use a gas or alcohol stove is rarely just a matter of taste. The choice affects...

When you get the urge to have a coffee after a few hours on the trail, it doesn't matter how light your backpack feels if the kitchen is wrong for...

When the temperature drops after sunset, it's immediately obvious if you've chosen the wrong sleeping bag. A warm sleeping bag for autumn hiking...

A cold night in a tent is rarely first noticed in the sleeping bag. It's noticeable from underneath. If you wake up stiff, frozen, or have slept...

It's easy to tell when your backpack is the wrong size. If it's too small, your equipment won't fit without hanging on the outside. If it's...

You’ll immediately notice if a rucksack for a multi-day hike isn’t right. Not in the shop, but after a few hours with a tent, food, water and extra...

When you start comparing tents, you quickly realise that the question “how much does a lightweight tent weigh?” doesn’t have a single straightforward...

You quickly realise out on a trip when the tent isn’t up to the job. A tent that’s too heavy is a struggle on every uphill stretch, a tent that’s...

When the wind picks up across the bare mountain, you’ll soon realise whether you’ve chosen the right tent. A 3-season tent for mountain hiking should...

It is a common view that Lanshan tents are excellent value for money, and it is not hard to see why. For many hikers, it comes down to a simple calculation...

When your rucksack is already heavy with food, water and spare clothes, every unnecessary gram counts. That’s why many people look for cheap, lightweight...

When comparing ‘TFS and Pretent tents’, it is rarely the logo that makes the difference, as both come from the same company and factory. It is more...

You quickly realise on the trail when a tent isn’t suited to the trip. Either it’s too heavy from the very first day, or the nights become cramped...

When your rucksack is already heavy with food, water and extra layers, every unnecessary gram counts. That’s why choosing a lightweight one-person...

When your rucksack starts to feel heavy within the first hour, choosing a tent quickly becomes more than just a minor detail. For those looking for...