If you are a hiking aficionado, read on!

“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity...” - John Muir. If you are nodding in agreement as you read this quote, then this article is just for you. This article showcases 64 innovations that could perhaps tempt you into buying them before you head off on your next hike.

http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/hiking-gear

For me, the 'Hanging Tree Teepees', 'Foldable Boots' and 'Hiking Smartphone Chargers' definitely caught my attention. Now I know what to ask from Santa Claus this Christmas :-)