The Silver Lining

A Blog by Silverlight

Gear Tips

Prepare for your next adventure with gear lists and tips what to bring for your trip. Whether it’s a short day hike or a thru-hike. We got you covered.

Silverlight Socks
The Evolution of Socks

In many parts of the world, people wake up every day and put on a [...]

08
Apr
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Day Hiking Checklist: What to Bring on a Single-day Hike

If you’re new to hiking or haven’t hit the trails in a while, you may [...]

01
Oct
three sheep grazing on grass
Merino Wool: History, Benefits, Facts and Uses

What is Merino Wool? Merino Wool is the wool extracted from the breeds of sheep [...]

05
Sep
hiking sock questions
Common Hiking Sock Questions Answered

Before planning a long hike, there are hundreds of questions most backpackers need to answer. [...]

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04
Sep
hikers with compression socks
Compression Socks For Hiking

From comfort and durability to odor and moisture control, there are many factors hikers and [...]

31
Aug
backpacking checklist
Backpacking Checklist: What to bring on Multi-Day Hikes

Backpacking is fun and exciting, but also challenging at the same time. In addition to [...]

26
Aug
Ultralight Backpacking
Ultralight Backpacking: A Hiking Guide for Beginners

What is Ultralight Backpacking? As the name suggests, ultralight backpacking is about reducing as much [...]

13
May
Hiking Boots
Why it’s Time to Ditch Your Hiking Boots

Should You Ditch Your Hiking Boots for Trail Runners? The trail running shoes vs hiking [...]

26
Mar
How to choose hiking socks
How to Choose the Perfect Hiking Socks

Introduction People usually don’t pay much attention to socks, but a good pair can mean [...]

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25
Nov