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
Why That “Moderate” Trail Wrecked You Last Weekend
Breaking Trail in Snowshoes Burns Twice the Calories
Still Sore Two Days After Hiking? You’re Recovering Wrong
Base Weight vs Pack Weight — Are You Counting Wrong?
Why Most Hikers Get High Altitude Acclimatization Wrong
Caught in a Storm? Build a Debris Shelter in 90 Minutes
Lost Off-Trail? How to Triangulate Your Position
Your Bear Bag PCT Hang Is Wrong and Here’s Why
Why Most Hiking Pants Patches Peel Off in a Week
I Hiked 200 Miles Testing Snug vs Loose Base Layers
I Hiked in 9 Breathable Softshells and 3 Won
Ankle Gaiters Ranked After 500 Miles on the Trail

















