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  The best microspikes for hiking can be classified by price, features, and function. The best spikes all have these things. Most are extremely lightweight. They are very durable, able to withstand a lot of use, be lightweight, and still fit into your hiking pack. They also are perfect for the occasional winter hiker who is not going on any serious trails. When looking for the best microspikes for hiking you should find one with good features. Most have both grip tape and a buckle clip for attaching them to your hiking pack easily. The microspikes have two inch treads and a stainless steel bar tape with multiple rows of ridges. This gives excellent traction for a smooth surface. They will work on snow and ice as well as provide traction on most types of terrain. Some models come with crampons that have built in toe clips. These are great for expeditions up steep hills or icy peaks. You can purchase a pair with an open toe design for when you are up high. Other models have built in...

  The benefits of hiking have always been deep for me, and believe they can be for you as well. Now, over a decade later, the benefits of hiking haven't changed one bit. For some reason though, the benefits of hiking haven't changed at all in the last ten years. If anything, I'm just as passionate about hiking as I was when I first took up hiking ten years ago. As a former couch potato with low energy levels, the benefits of hiking were extremely obvious to me. Not only were there plenty of great outdoor activities out there that required a lot of physical fitness, but hiking was by far one of the hardest. I could go for days on end without breaking a sweat and still be extremely tired the following morning. In addition to being a great way to stay active, hiking also improves your endurance in a number of ways. Here are a few: Hiking improves your cardiovascular conditioning. In addition to improving your cardio, hiking increases your threshold for exertion, which increas...