Founder & Lead Editor
Alfredo Ramses

Founder and Lead Editor of The Hiking Tribe. I've spent over a decade researching hiking gear, trail conditions, and backcountry techniques—working with our network of field testers to find what actually performs on the trail. I don't just write about hiking; I obsess over the details so you can focus on the summit, not the gear. Every trail guide and product recommendation here has been vetted, tested, and debated before it earns a spot.
Trail notes by Alfredo
GPS vs Phone for Hiking Do You Really Need One
inReach vs SPOT Which Actually Sends Your SOS
8 GPS Hiking Watches Compared Only 2 Call for Help
Gaia vs AllTrails and the Trail That Isn’t Real
3 Free Hiking Apps That Work With No Signal
Which Hiking Navigation Devices You Actually Need
Backpack Hurting Your Shoulders? Fix the Fit Bottom-Up
Best Women’s Backpacking Packs for Your Torso
Best Ultralight Backpacks for Weekend Backpackers
Best Hiking Daypacks for the Hike You Actually Do
2 Numbers That Pick Your Hiking Backpack Size
How to Attach Gear Outside Your Pack So It Never Falls

















