If you are going camping and hiking your are going to sleep in your sleeping bag. With a sleeping bag there are a few tips to stay warmer during the night. In this blog post I will give you the tips that have always worked for me. Go to the bathroom before bed. Wear a warm beanie hat Wear a nice fluffy pair of wool socks Make sure there is no draft sucking warm air out of the tent Sleep in your comfortable clothing If your sleeping bag has a higher temperature rating than needed, bring a sleeping bag liner Buy a good sleeping pad Going to the bathroom before…

The Veluwe is a green belt in the Netherlands where a lot of the forests are, this is a popular destination to go camping and spending time in nature. While plenty of people live in the Randstad in the Netherlands they often seek escape or go visit family in the Veluwe. Hiking on the Veluwe is a popular activity and there are a lot of different hiking trails there. Summer is always a good time of year to go hiking on the Veluwe. You can escape most of the heat of summer underneath the trees and you can see all the greenery from the forests in full bloom. Be wary…

Day hiking is a fun activity for the weekend, just a day off or even an exciting first date. Hiking is good for many things an the question of what to bring on a day hike always comes to mind when starting out day hiking. It depends very much on the hike itself and in what terrain you will be hiking in but here is the baseline. Some food that’s already prepared or quick to assemble. I would not suggest taking a cookset with you. Unless you cant go without your cup of coffee or tea. Water, this is an important one. Take 1 full 1 liter bottle and backup…

Hiking in the Netherlands is a very popular activity, every Sunday you will see a lot of folks in the woods and on the different trails in the Netherlands. It is an activity that is popular for young and old, you will encounter couples, people walking their dogs, people with kids and the hikers that are on the longer trails such as the PieterPad. The Health benefits of hiking are a common reason for Hiking in the Netherlands. And just enjoying nature in the Netherlands. If you live in the Netherlands or are on vacation here then you can set off in pretty much any area. Chances are you will…

Hiking is healthy for you, that wont come as a shock to you. But what is it good for exactly? Well in this blog post for Hike for Purpose we are going to find out. From your heart to your limbs, hiking has it’s advantages. When hiking your heart will get a workout, if you carry a load on your back and carry trekking poles the rest of your body will to. Hiking is a serious workout if you go on uneven terrain and load up your backpack. What is Hiking good for? And what exactly do you train? Lower your risk of heart disease Improve your blood pressure and…