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
Iodine Tablets vs Chlorine Dioxide Which Kills Crypto
How to Dehydrate Your Own Backpacking Meals Safely
How to Test Gear Before a Thru Hike Finding Its Limits
Canyoneering Basics Gear That Survives the Slot
Invasive Species Hikers Spread on Boots and How to Stop It
Hiking With Anxiety Tips? The Field-Tested Fix
Can You Hike Kumano Kodo Without a Guide? Here’s the Truth
Winter Hike Planning Checklist Beginners Actually Need
Hiking Trail Etiquette and the Physics Behind It
Thru-Hike Loneliness Is a Risk Factor. Here’s the Fix
Bad Rock Holds Almost Got Me — Here’s What I Missed
Black Bear vs Grizzly Encounter What Most Hikers Miss

















