Whether
you are renting from us or buying elsewhere, selection of the right
gear is always an important decision. Fit, strength, size, weight,
length of trip, weather, hiking experience and destination are all
important considerations when selecting the gear that’s best for
you. And, duh, it also helps to know how to use everything you're carrying. So below are links to various pages that just might turn you into the next Daniel Boone. If not, try our general help page here.
From
Top 10 Essentials to dozens of tips to make your trip as safe and
as fun as possible, here’s some helpful information.
Here’s
where you learn how to measure your torso, and why you would want
to know that. How to order our gear if you’re over 6’ tall. What to take for supper, and other things to consider before deciding which of our gear items to order.
Here
we include links to manuals, instructions and specs for most of
the equipment we make available for rent. Also links to informational guides on everything from water treatment to proper trekking pole technique. Review and print as needed.
