To safely wash Columbia hiking boots, remove the laces and insoles, scrub with a soft brush and mild soap, rinse with cold water.

Wash clothes while hiking by using a sealable bag or dry bag, biodegradable soap, and water collected at least 200 feet from natural water sources.

Walk with hiking sticks using a natural opposite-arm-opposite-leg motion, planting the pole as the opposite foot steps forward.

Walk downhill with a relaxed, bent knee, planting your heel first and keeping your center of gravity low to reduce joint strain and maintain control.

Adjust poles so your elbow forms a 90-degree angle. Use the straps correctly and move the opposite pole with each step for better balance.

To use walking sticks hiking correctly, slide your hand up through the strap from below, grip the handle.

Use walking poles by adjusting them so your elbows rest at a 90-degree angle, threading your hand up through the strap from below.

To use MAPS.ME for hiking, download the free app, download offline maps for your region over Wi-Fi.

To navigate with a map and compass, orient your map to grid north using the compass bezel, set the correct declination for your location.

Adjust your poles for a 90-degree elbow bend on flat ground and plant them in a cross-crawl pattern, opposite your forward foot.