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From bushwalks to alpine hikes, Kathmandu’s hiking essentials are built for tough conditions. Our gear includes supportive footwear, hydration packs, trekking poles, and safety accessories. Use our Hiking Gear Checklist to make sure you’re trail-ready. For expert advice, check out our Hiking Tips Blog. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned trekker, Kathmandu helps you hike smarter and go further.

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How to Choose the Best Rain Jacket

Feeling overwhelmed by rain jacket options? Don't worry, we've got you covered!

Key features to look out for when choosing a rain jacket.

  • ⁠Waterproof (obviously), but do you also need a jacket that's windproof, breathable, lightweight, and durable?
  • Materials to look for: GORE-TEX, NGX, Pertex.
  • ⁠Pit zips for ventilation.
  • Packability - even the world's most waterproof jacket isn't ideal for hiking if it takes up your whole pack when not in use.

Choosing the best hiking boots

Whether you plan to trek in the mountains or explore a
nearby national park, your footwear can seriously make (or break) your
experience. To get it right, you'll need to find the perfect fit in either
boots or shoes designed specifically for your intended purpose.



Top things to consider when choosing hiking boots

  • Choose boots for your foot shape.
  • Consider hiking socks.
  • What kind of terrain will you be on?
  • How long will you be in your feet?

17 tips for travelling with kids

Travelling with kids can be a real rollercoaster ride, a mix
of fun and chaos that can make even the most experienced parent want to pull
their hair out. But fear not, because we're here to give you some tips and
tricks to make sure your trip goes as smoothly as possible. So buckle up, hold
on tight, and let's take a ride through the wild world of family travel!

Our top 3 tips

  1. Take more time to plan
  2. Write a packing list
  3. Arrange some fun for the journey