Now there is a new company called Cairn that offers subscription boxes of outdoor related items, ranging from gear, apparel, trail snacks, emergency supplies and more.
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Category: Gear Reviews
New Hiking Lady Gear Reviews!
Are you looking for some new hiking gear, apparel, or hiking footwear? Want to read unbiased thoughts on the best (and worst) gear out there!? I highly recommend that you check out the “Gear Reviews” tab of the Hiking Lady website. Be sure to take a peek at the hot off the press reviews …
Handmade in the USA? Yes!
It is a rarity nowadays to find gear that is made in the USA, but it is nearly impossible to find something that is made in the USA and handmade. The folks at Rickshaw Bagworks are doing just that – making handmade bags in the USA! I had a chance to get a sample of …
Summer Hiking Apparel for Women
Looking for some functional and stylish hiking apparel for your upcoming summer hikes? Royal Robbins has a new collection for 2015, and I’ve had the chance to test out some of the line. Royal Robbins was one of the pioneers of American rock climbing, and if you ever head to Yosemite National Park, you’ll hear …
3 Summertime Hiking Essentials
Are you ready for your summer adventures? I can’t wait to hit the trails this summer, and with longer days there will be more time for adventuring! I’m headed to Yosemite, and I am making sure I’m all geared up for the trip. See 3 items I’m taking along: Hiking Lady’s Yosemite Essentials: Coolibar Travel …
Thule Introduces Technical Backpack Collection
Many of you know the Thule brand from their iconic roof rack car accessories, introduced seventy years ago. With the focus on design and comfort, Thule is introducing the Thule Technical Backpack Collection. They have spent three years putting their packs through rigorous testing, which will now be hitting the market for hikers and backpackers. …
Layering with Icebreaker
Knowing that I was headed out on my adventure to the Channel Islands, Icebreaker provided me with some free samples of their high quality merino wool clothing layers to take with me! As we have discussed here on HikingLady.com, the most crucial way to stay comfortable on your hikes and outdoor adventures is by layering …
New Gear Review: A Powerful Battery Backup
Are you tired of your smartphone, camera, or GPS being dead and out of power? Are you worried when you’re out hiking that your cellphone might need some backup battery power? Here at HikingLady.com we continue to test devices that would be helpful to hikers and all outdoor enthusiasts, and our latest find is the …
Merrell M-Connect
Merrell has new series of trail running and hiking shoes that are launching this spring! It’s called the M-Connect series, and we’ve had the chance to test them running, walking, and hiking the last couple of months! Check out the Hiking Lady write-up of the Merrell M-Connect line, and see what you think about barefoot …
A “Backpack” for the City!
What do I like to use to carry my things when I don’t need a full backpack? Well…here are some clues…it is comfortable to wear for long periods of time, has lots of pockets, has a key ring clip, cushioned pockets for a cellphone or iPod, enough space for a small bottle of water, separate …