Colomn: Ten useful items for your next hiking adventure

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • April 10, 2022

Springtime is gear time, that transitional period when countless hikers across Maine are sorting through their equipment and clothing in preparation for the traditional hiking season just ahead. Here’s a quick rundown on some of this hiker’s favorite items for carrying on day hikes and backpacking trips, a mix of new toys and some tried-and-true favorites you might want to consider for your own kit. ~ Carey Kish