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Essential Gear

Just like with my Apparel and Footwear Reviews, in my Hiking Lady Essential Gear Reviews I put to the test various backpacks, water bottles, trekking poles, tents and more! I know how to beat up gear, and as I go on hiking adventures I test gear! When stuff is great, I let you know, and when it is bad, I also let you know!

All of the gear I either own or have borrowed (for the sake of my critical testing! :) ). If you have questions or comments on any of the items I’ve reviewed, feel free to drop me a line! Happy Trails!

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” -Albert Einstein

Hiking Gear

Marmot Women's Diva, 35L

Marmot 35L Women's Diva Pack

REI Women's Traverse Daypack

REI Women's Traverse Daypack

Nalgene BPA Free Water Bottles

Nalgene BPA Free Water Bottles


CamelBak OMEGA Hydration Reservoir

CamelBak OMEGA Hydration Reservoir

CamelBak BPA-Free Water Bottle, .75L

CamelBak BPA-Free Water Bottle, .75L

Platypus 1.0L/34oz. Collapsible Water Bottle

Platypus Collapsible Water Bottle, 1 Liter


Black Diamond Spot LED Headlamp

Black Diamond Spot LED Headlamp

Energizer Trail Finder 7 LED Headlight

Energizer Trail Finder 7 LED Headlight

45ºN 68ºW Natural Insect Repellent

45ºN 68ºW Natural Insect Repellent


Adventure Medical Kits

Adventure Medical Kits

DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w

DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w

Suunto MC-2 Compass

Suunto MC-2 Compass


Fox40 Sharx Emergency Whistle

Fox40 Sharx Emergency Whistle

Pelican NEMO 1960 LED Flashlight

Pelican NEMO 1960 LED Flashlight

Pelican MityLite 1900 Flashlight

Pelican MityLite 1900 Flashlight


Hefty Twist Tie Trash Compactor Bags

Hefty Twist Tie Trash Compactor Bags

Bed Buddy Neck & Hand Wrap

Bed Buddy Neck & Hand Wrap

Orange Sanitation Trowel

Orange Sanitation Trowel


Lightweight Therm-a-Rest Trail Seat

Lightweight Therm-a-Rest Trail Seat

Thermarest Z Seat - Accordion Style

Thermarest Z Seat - Accordion Style

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prAna Rock Climbing Chalk Bag


CamelBak Antidote Reservoir

CamelBak Antidote Reservoir

National Geographic Trails Software

National Geographic Trails Software



Backpacking Gear


Women's Marmot Teton 0 Degree Sleeping Bag

Women's Marmot Teton 0 Degree Sleeping Bag

REI Tuff Lite Compression Sack for Sleeping Bag

REI Tuff Lite Compression Sack for Sleeping Bag

Thermarest Stuff sack pillow, large, Fast & Light Series

Thermarest Stuff sack pillow, large, Fast & Light Series


REI Backpack Duffel

Backpack Duffel

Women's Gregory Deva 60 Pack

Women's Gregory Deva 60 Pack

Ducks Rain Back Cover 60L Pack

Ducks Rain Back Cover


Sierra Design Sirius 3 Tent

Sierra Designs Sirius 3 Person Tent

Easton Kilo Ultralight Tent

Easton Kilo Ultralight Tent

Women's Thermarest Trail Pro Sleeping Pad

Women's Thermarest Trail Pro Sleeping Pad


JetBoil Flash Cooking System

JetBoil Flash Cooking System

Jetboil Jet Power Fuel - 100 grams

Jetboil Jet Power Fuel - 100 grams

JetBoil Personal Cooking System

JetBoil Personal Cooking System


Bear Vault Bear Canister, Solo 450

Bear Vault Bear Canister, Solo 450

MSR PackTowel Personal Small Towel

MSR PackTowel Personal Small Towel

LIghtload Towels

Lightload Towels


SteriPEN Adventurer Opti

SteriPEN Adventurer Opti

Delios Portable Water Filter

Super Delios Bottle & Filter

SteriPEN Classic

SteriPEN Classic



Light My Fire Spork

Light My Fire Spork



Snowshoeing & Snow Travel Gear


Grabber Hand Warmers

Grabber Hand Warmers

MSR Lightning Ascent 25 Snowshoes

MSR Lightning Ascent 25 Snowshoes

Tectron Sno-Seal Waterproofing 7oz

Tectron Sno-Seal Waterproofing