Health and hygiene

Stay safe on the trails! Learn about overhydration and hyponatremia in hikers. Understand the risks and take necessary precautions for a healthy hike.

Discover some practical tips for preventing and treating common hiking injuries so you can keep enjoying what you love in the outdoors.

Insect repellents keep blood suckers away, preventing insect-borne diseases like Malaria and Yellow Fever. Stay protected on your outdoor adventures.

Learn how to prevent and treat common bushwalking injuries with expert tips from Rich Hungerford, a senior survival and bushcraft instructor.

What’s your approach to blister treatment? What’s your go-to treatment to take the pain out of your blister so you can keep hiking?

Prevent blisters and enjoy your adventure pain-free! Discover effective foot care tips and blister prevention techniques on Trail Hiking Australia.

Static or dynamic stretching: Which is best? Pay attention to your body and adapt your stretching routine based on your preferences, and how your body responds.

Blister prevention is often considered better than cure when it comes to hiking. Here’s some reasons why blister prevention is better than cure.

Dehydration occurs when you don’t have enough fluids in your body. If you suspect you or someone else isdehydrated, stop, get out of the heat and re-hydrate.

Learn why your hands swell while hiking and discover effective strategies for relief. Understand the science behind hand swelling and prevent discomfort on the trail.

Learn how to spot and treat heat exhaustion while hiking in extreme temperatures and humidity levels. Stay safe on your outdoor adventures.

Discover the best water purification methods for hiking. Learn about the pros and cons of each method to ensure safe and clean drinking water on the trail.

The Aussie bush contains a bounty of wild edible plants. Knowing how to identify edible plants is not easy so taste testing food is important.

Water and hydration are vital. I recommend not starting a hike that takes you more than a kilometre from the trail head without a bottle of water along.