If you want to start hiking as an older adult or you hiked as a youth and are just getting back onto the trails, you'll quickly discover that the hiking gear and skills used by today's hikers have changed significantly in the past 20 years.  Hiking Over 60, written by Philip Werner, discusses hiking fundamentals (basic gear and techniques for day hikes) and a more detailed Hiking Gear Guide, explaining the why, what, and how of modern hiking gear.  

Philip Werner is the founder of the highly acclaimed hiking website SectionHiker.com.  Based in Vermont's Green Mountains, Philip has hiked and backpacked over 10,000 miles in the United States and Scotland.