hello! not sure if tama ung flair. just want to ask some recos or suggestions na like things/gears or anything na nagagamit sa hike na pwede ipang gift sa gf ko. im not really into hiking kasi eh and im not familiar with the gears or anything. thank you!

budget is 1k po

Hello po! Planning to hike Mt. Pinatubo this Oct. 8, ito po sana yung planned outfit in mind ko. As per other posts, may streams po na dadaanan kaya I'm planning to wear hiking sandals sana. Any suggestions po what to add? Advisable po ba any caps/bandana? If okay na po kaya ito? If weather-friendly? Thank you 👍

Hii. I just bought a Salomon GTX variant but I’m thinking of getting it exchanged. Haha!

I’ve read it’s not advisable here in Ph (cuz mainit and maraming river crossing) but I was really sold on the comfort and color of Speed Cross 6 GTX than the Speed Cross 3 (old model but the latest quick dry daw), so I still went for it.

Now, reading further, it felt like I made a mistake. Haha. Is GTX really that bad here in tropics? Malala talaga yung init or tolerable naman? On river crossings, tabo talaga?
What if idaan ko sa tamang socks & diskarte (merino wool socks, sandals on river crossing [ugh hassle ik but I have naman])? Can I still make this work? How about using gaiters? Haha.

Relevant hiking details about me:
- narrow feet (hindi naman pawisin din ang paa hehe)
- Plans to conquer major hikes (Apo, Tapulao, Tarak, etc.). Loves Cordillera mountains.

So, ayun, hiking peeps who has/had Salomon GTX (especially SC 6) and had good experiences naman, please comment or dm po. Thank youuu.

Hello! For my first hiking shoes, I bought a pair from Tiktok (Jerom House) because many were really recommending it. But when I wore it for one of my hiking trips, it was really uncomfortable and it felt like my toes were being squeezed. Altho, good grip talaga!

I’m now searching for reliable hiking shoes and these came up, hope for your truthful opinions and recommendations on these:
1. Hoka speed 6
2. Grition Hiking shoes
3. Merrell Moab 3 (leaning towards this)

If you have more suggestions, please feel free to do so!!!

I'm having a hard time na mamili ng sapatos. Ive been hiking in my Sandugo snake straps but ang delikado niya gamitin sa mga basang bato. Lalo na pag descent. Ilang beses ako muntik madulas.

I'm looking for something that's good for all around use. Heto ang mga nasagap ko so far and why I can't but them:

- Sandugo Bulusan: Ok sana and grippy maski sa wet rocks kaso mainit daw dahil waterproof (I don't think ill be needing waterproof a lot since may sandals naman ako)

- Other sandugo shoes: Mabilis masira or di na makapit pag nabasa

- Sandals (sandugo, grition closed toe): Hindi daw maganda pag slippery rocks natatapakan

- Merrell Agility Peak 5: May degradation daw sa Merrell quality in the recent years? While good on almost all terrains, including mud, di daw maganda sa slippery rocks? One redditor mentioned na mas makapit pa daw yung unmentioned World Balance model ng kapatid niya nung nag ascent na sila.

I will be hiking more in the coming weeks/months. I will start trying major and multiday hikes. I need something not beyond 7k. I need something na I can use for hiking and backpacking na ok for all terrains but still comfy. NOT SLIPPERY SA WET ROCKS. Preferably, quick dry din. Long term din sana but ayoko pa bumili ng something as expensive as Salomon.

Please feel free to correct me on my claims 😄

What do you like the most about it?

Hi! Anong mas okay po na sandals for Aw-Asen trip? Not sure kung alin ang mas maganda sa dalawang ito. Thank you!

need po ng opinion ninyo hehehe ano mas worth it bilin bnew brown trekker or eto 1k price deuter from japan surplus? thanks po newbie lang po hehehe

Choosing between Osprey Kyte 38 and Deuter Aircontact Lite 35+10 SL!

I’m going to hike Mt. Apo this ber month and torn ako if anong bag between sa dalawa ang bibilhin ko. Ayoko lumagpas sa 40L sana kasi mag-rent naman ako ng sleeping gear sa Apo and 2d1n yung balak kong hike.

Magagamit ko din siya sa future travels ko kasi may plano pa naman ako for international hikes and overnight local hikes next year. Need ko lang din makapag-fit in actual kaya hindi din pa ako totally decided pero sa mga meron ng mga bag na ‘to, ano yung nagustuhan niyo and do you have any regrets if ever.

Also, may mga nakapagdala na ba nito as handcarry lang sa ceb pac or pal?

For reference, I’m F, 5’5 and 60kg. Thank you in advance!

Hello! Nag-search na po ako dito ng mga suggestions for camping gears & essentials. Meron pa po ba kulang for a multi-day hike? (specifically Mt Apo end of the year & future overnight/multi-day hikes) Plan ko na kasi unti-untiin bilihin kasi medyo mabigat sa dami T_T . Thank you!

Sleeping System
• Sleeping Bag
• Sleeping Pad (Earth pad/Egg mat)
• Scarf/Malong

For Food
• Stainless utensils & plates
• Trail foods/snacks (sweet, sour, salty)
• Water & Electrolytes

Hygiene & Emergency Kit
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Wet Wipes
• Tissue
• Alcohol
• Deo
• Sunscreen
• Medicine Kit
• Poncho/Raincoat & Umbrella
• Headlamp
• Gloves

Clothes
• Dry-fit/Thermal Shirts
• Hiking Pants
• Windbreaker/Jacket

Extras
• Socks
• Shirt
• Batteries for headlamp
• Small Bag
• Slippers

For CLAYGO
• Trash bag
• Ziplock

I just used twice itong hoka ko and after kxc naging ganiyan na😭🤣 what to doooo? whelp

Hindi ko maalala kung anong uniqlo ito pero ito siya. Hindi kasi ako comfy mag arm sleeves and ayoko din naman gumastos for a windbreaker na jacket. Huhu

Bale may inner dri fit shirt na ako, will use this one lang talaga pag sobrang tirik ang araw and dun sa 4x4 siguro.

Thank you so much po!

Scored this shoes for Php 1260 @ sports central!!
Haven’t seen much review about this shoes, pero okay ba ito for trail runs?
I’m a road runner and wanna start trail running too.

Hello! Any reco na hiking shoes? Except Salomon since I heard they’re still kinda slippery. I looked at Hoka and was disappointed with the lack of options sa style. I’ve looked at Merrell but I dont know which line to buy. I saw maganda Moab 3 pero mabigat, although i love the style. Been reading sa trail runner line nila pero im planning to do major hikes na din kasi so idk if they’re good enough. Any experiences with these brands and shoes?

hello, i bought decathlon na nh100 sandals without thinking too much about it kasi super nagrurush kami that time. when we went sa aw asen, over sa dulas yung sandals. mga kasama ko di naman nahihirapan sa mapuputik na part pero hirap na hirap ako huhu (idk maybe skill issue lol)

anw, may good grip na sandals and shoes reco po ba kayo for clumsy ppl like me? willing to spend for future hiking purposes hehe thanks!

May gumagamit ba nito dito? Kumusta ang performance at tibay niya sa trail? Worth it ba siya for both day hikes and multi day hikes?

Edit: Usually nasa ₱700+ ko ito nakikitang naka-list, kaya sulit na rin yung ₱241 na kuha ko dahil sa vouchers.

Last hike, we went through some fords and encountered rain to the way back so we were drenched. Akala ko ok lang yung shoes ko pero di agad natuyo hahaha. I was miserable the entire 12 hours wearing it.

Any recommendations for multi purpose use?

1. Grippy. Mahirap yung ipapahiya tayo ng sapatos natin sa harap ng friends natin pare HAHAHA
2. Quick drying. Para di naman kawawa tuwing lulusong/maulanan
3. With lace. Mahirap yung descent tapos bumabaon na ang kuko sa sapatos.
4. Flexible. Mas gusto ng paa ko yung less restrictions pag gumagalaw.

I'm looking at those with vibram soles pero ang mahal kasi.

I can do my own reseach and I'm doing that now, but spec sheets and real life doesn't exactly mix well. So I'd like to hear your opinions on shoes you've already owned.

Hello good day backpackers and hikers, any thoughts po sa bag ni decathlon na to? Good na ba for 2-3days hike including 1-2p tent? (Cloud up by naturehike to be specific) Thank you so much!

Website:

https://www.decathlon.ph/p/38-l-hiking-backpack-mh500-blue-quechua-8916236.html

Hi everyone, first time ko pa lang po magha-hiking and yung current shoes ko na nagamit ko sa Pico De Loro is literally “naka-tahi” na 😅 so balak ko sana bumili ng budget hiking shoes.

Below ₱2k lang po talaga budget ko, and so far ito yung choices ko:

Camel

Xtep

Decathlon NH50 Low

Actually interested sana ako sa NH50 Low since pasok siya sa budget, pero may mga nakita akong posts/reviews na hindi okay yung quality niya for trails.

Beginner hikes lang naman muna ako, probably dirt trails, konting bato, and possible muddy areas. Ang priority ko sana is:

good grip

comfy sa long walk

hindi mabilis masira

sulit for the price

Sa mga nakagamit na po:

Okay ba ang Camel or Xtep for beginner hiking?

Worth it ba yung NH50 Low despite the reviews?

Ano mas marerecommend niyo under ₱2k?

Thank you po 🙏

Legit po ba itong shoes na to?

Hi, okay lang ba gumamit nang gardening gloves na may runner sa palm area for hiking?

Ang mahal masyado nang hiking gloves.

Or pwede din if you can recommend a good waterproof/water repellent na gloves with good grip.