About Me
Having hiked more than 100 routes and tested a tonne of gear, I’m here to share my passion of camping and hiking. Explore useful advice, motivational anecdotes, and breathtaking scenery that will make every trip remarkable. One trail at a time, come explore the wonders of nature with me.
"The wilderness holds answers to questions we have not yet learned to ask." - Nancy Wynne Newhall
My name is Robert Griffin and I’ll show you around the Hikematic trails and areas to camp. My journey began with a simple love for nature and has turned into a mission to help other people share that love. Did you know that to give you the best advice, I’ve hiked more than 100 trails and tested dozens of camping gear?
- Appalachian Trail, USA
- Inca Trail, Peru
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand
These amazing hikes on some of the world’s most famous trails have made me love exploring the outdoors even more. I want to use Hikematic to share the information and ideas I’ve learned with you so you can go on your own unforgettable adventures.

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