When we first started hiking, the first thing I knew that I would need was good pair of hiking boots. I wanted a pair of boots that were going to provide the comfort I needed for a long or short hike. After researching a few different brands and ended up settling on Merrell as my beginner boot. I have always…

Just like getting hiking boots to start out, I knew I needed a hiking backpack as well that would be lightweight and fit my short stature. You never know what situation you may find yourself in while out in nature and I always like to be prepared. I did quite a bit of research on backpacks before purchasing one. I…