Hiking – Hike for Purpose https://www.hikeforpurpose.com Finding Purpose in every Step Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:53:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hikeforpurpose-logo-4-favicon-75x75.png Hiking – Hike for Purpose https://www.hikeforpurpose.com 32 32 What is Thru-Hiking? https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/what-is-thru-hiking/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/what-is-thru-hiking/#respond Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:15:14 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=3654 Hiking comes in a lot of forms, and on any trail you will see different people hiking it, in various ways. Thru-Hiking is a unique way that gives a lot in return, and is addicting, hard, and intensely rewarding. Learn why I and many others fall in love with it, and long for the trail whenever we get back. Thru-Hiking means that you start and finish a long distance hiking trail in…

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/what-is-thru-hiking/feed/ 0 Cost of Hiking gear https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/cost-of-hiking-gear/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/cost-of-hiking-gear/#respond Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:35:28 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=2778 Hiking gear can get very expensive, very quickly, and the choices that face you oftentimes comes down to lighter = more expensive. In this article I break down the price of common gear items, and if it always makes sense to invest in the most expensive option. The cost of hiking gear usually comes down to weight and performance versus price. The lightest options are most of the time the most…

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/cost-of-hiking-gear/feed/ 0 When to replace hiking boots https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/when-to-replace-hiking-boots/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/when-to-replace-hiking-boots/#respond Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:53:57 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=1607 If you are going to be hiking long distances for longer periods, its important to know when to replace your hiking boots or shoes. Here is what you need to know about how and when to replace your hiking boots. The current condition is the first thing to be considered and looked at when thinking about replacing your hiking boots. Give them a hard look and see what spots are wearing faster…

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/when-to-replace-hiking-boots/feed/ 0 Thru-hiking in Europe https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/thru-hiking-in-europe/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/thru-hiking-in-europe/#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:43:17 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=2882 Thru-hiking is possible in Europe with a few considerations, since wild camping is outlawed in most of Europe the traditional American way can be difficult to achieve. However, it is not impossible in certain areas. Thru-hiking in Europe is therefore in most cases more expensive than in the United States, and requires more planning ahead. Let’s cover all the tips in this blog post and some…

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/thru-hiking-in-europe/feed/ 0 Prick cartridge Gas stoves https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/prick-cartridge-gas-stoves/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/prick-cartridge-gas-stoves/#respond Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:26:59 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=2650 There are lots of stoves that would look strange in a hiker’s backpack in current times, an old-school prick cartridge gas burner is one of them. Let’s look back on the popularity of these burners, and why they have been replaced in the modern-day backpack from virtually any hiker. Especially in Europe, these prick cartridge stoves from the brand Campingaz or Campinggaz have been immensely…

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/prick-cartridge-gas-stoves/feed/ 0 Keeping Your Electronics Charged https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/keeping-your-electronics-charged/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/keeping-your-electronics-charged/#respond Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:07:29 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=2076 How to keep your Electronics Charged while Camping and Hiking is often a question that hikers and campers have when starting out. With these helpful tips and tricks learned after many years of hiking camping and traveling, you can skip the beginner phase. Hiking without your phone is not an option for many hikers, your phone makes sure you can take photos and videos of your journey.

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/keeping-your-electronics-charged/feed/ 0 Removing the Safety on BIC lighters https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/removing-the-safety-on-bic-lighters/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/removing-the-safety-on-bic-lighters/#respond Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:32:00 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=1956 BIC lighters are a great reliable way of making fire on hiking trips. In particular, the BIC mini is the choice for many backpackers out there. Here is how you make them easier to use with Gloves, cold hands, or in general. By removing the safety on the sparker. This is a project that only requires one tool, a Victorinox Classic, or to be specific, the screwdriver that comes with it.

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/removing-the-safety-on-bic-lighters/feed/ 0 Are hiking boots necessary? https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/are-hiking-boots-necessary/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/are-hiking-boots-necessary/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:47:26 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=1572 Hiking boots are the traditional footwear for any hiker, with time they themselves have evolved and there are more alternatives then ever. Lets cover them. Doesn’t matter where you go shopping for hiking boots, be it on an online store or in a traditional hiking / outdoor store. The first thing that greets you when you walk into their footwear department is the long wall of different hiking…

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/are-hiking-boots-necessary/feed/ 0 8 Reasons to start long distance Hiking https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/8-reasons-to-start-long-distance-hiking/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/8-reasons-to-start-long-distance-hiking/#respond Thu, 05 Mar 2020 15:14:38 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=1257 Hiking is a wonderful sport and activity that can teach you a lot about yourself. Everybody can do it and start in any location. Here are my eight reasons to start long distance hiking. All hikers have different reasons to start hiking, but it all boils down to a few key reasons. When walking a Camino to Santiago de Compostella you will be sometimes asked what your reason is for walking the…

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]]> https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/8-reasons-to-start-long-distance-hiking/feed/ 0 The History of Hiking https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/the-history-of-hiking/ https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/the-history-of-hiking/#respond Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:20:57 +0000 https://www.hikeforpurpose.com/?p=1230 Hiking is deeply intertwined in the history of humanity, from a way to get around to gather food. A way to march to battle, and finally for fun. Explore the History of hiking. Taking everything you need on your back and walking a long distance through pretty terrain. That is pretty much what hiking is for a lot of people. You can differentiate between a lot of different forms of hiking…

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