John Steen is an experienced walk leader, lightweight hiker and keen supporter that hiking is great time-out-for-the-soul.
With the right equipment, being safe and comfortable when hiking lets you enjoy and appreciate your time outdoors. What's better than clean mountain air, fantastic views and a steady walk to give you renewed energy and vigour for life.
John writes hiking equipment guides for Ideal Hiking Equipment - the walking gear expert site. The site covers how to select the gear that's right for you and offers how-to-use tips and techniques to ensure you get the most from your kit.
For example, visit his section on Trekking Poles and learn The Best Techniques to Using Hiking Poles as well as how poles help, when they don't and the key features selection guide.
Learn how to have perfect hikes by taking the gear right for you.