I know many of you love to talk about hiking and camping gear. It's always the main topic of conversation when I meet other hikers and campers out and about.Β 

And if I've learned anything from those encounters over the years, it's not about having the latest and greatest gear (and usually most expensive). It's about having the right gear for you.

So here's some of my favourite gear, the gear I actually use and trust on my hikes and wild camps.Β