Hiking Lady

Welcome to Hiking Lady!

Do you like to hike? Do you enjoy the outdoors? Perhaps you’re in the market for hiking gear but don’t know what to buy? Hiking Lady is here for you!

Whether your idea of a hike is a walk on a secluded path close to home, a serene day hike in beautiful Yosemite National Park, or climbing a peak, Hiking Lady is the place to develop and share a passion for the outdoors!

Do you like to hike but are concerned about your baby? Do you want to hike while pregnant? Then check out Hiking Lady’s new site, Hiking Baby!

The mountains are calling and I must go

– John Muir

Take a look around, and then go enjoy the outdoors!

Here’s a trick to prevent blisters – whether you’re taking a short walk around the neighborhood or climbing a mountain! And be sure you’re lacing your hiking boots the right way!
Should you wear running shoes, trail running shoes, or hiking boots when you go on a local hike? Find out the differences between trail running shoes, hiking boots, and more.
What to wear when you’re hiking? Read up on Adventure Apparel.
Do you camp in the winter? Then you need to hear what I have to say about my 0 degree goose down sleeping bag!
Looking to get rid of your back pain while hiking? Find a perfect fitting backpack by having your spine measured and pick up a pair of trekking poles!

The Latest from Hiking Lady’s Blog

All About Roof Bars, Roof Boxes, and My Thule Story

Greetings Hiking Lady readers, Exciting news: I have some fantastic content in the works all about roof bars and roof boxes. Our growing family was desperately in need of a roof cargo carrier for our Jeep Grand Cherokee to make our adventures possible. First, stay tuned for a new in… Read more…

Win KÜHL Women’s Hiking Pants

Are you gearing up for spring and summer hiking? Then you’ll want to enter this month’s Hiking Lady giveaway of a pair of KÜHL hiking pants! Over at Hiking Baby I recently posted a review of KÜHL’s boys’ apparel (the KÜHL Revolvr Pants and the KÜHL Revel 1/4 Zip Pullover).… Read more…

REI Dividend Time! $$$$$

March is a very special time of year for me…a wonderful gift arrives in the mail, and it is free money. Yes, free money. Well, almost free. All you need is a lifetime REI Co-op membership that costs a mere $20. Each year in March, I get 10% of my… Read more…

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If a tree falls in the forest…be there to hear it.

– Unknown

Hiking 101

Get started at Hiking 101! Here I share my tips for choosing the right gear you’ll need for hiking, backpacking, and all outdoor adventures.

If you want to know what features to look for in a pair of boots, how to lace your hiking shoes if you have narrow feet, or figure out if you should be using trekking poles, start at Hiking 101.

Pick the right Adventure Apparel, learn about Layering, and find out what UPF sun protective clothing really is!

Gear Reviews

Footwear Reviews

Apparel Reviews

Essential Gear Reviews

Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.

– Albert Einstein

New Hiking Lady Reviews

Mogix Portable Charger Review

Imagine this…you’re on the hike of a lifetime, reveling in the gorgeous views. You reach into your backpack for your camera or smartphone to take a picture to capture the moment, but the battery is dead! Do you have a battery backup? Avid readers of Hiking Lady know that I… Read more…

Illuminate Yourself and Your Gear on the Trail!

Recently I have been testing out an amazing safety device that hikers, campers, joggers, walkers, and parents ALL NEED – the Illumiseen Belt. With the addition of Hiking Baby #2 to the family, we purchased a Thule Urban Glide Double Stroller for hikes, walks, and trips to the park. However,… Read more…

An Ideal Camping Table: The Timber Ridge Portable Camping Table

Hiking Lady reviews the Timber Ridge Portable Camping Table. After a thorough search, this table fit all of the specs of being dual height (for children and adults), light weight, very packable, durable, and easy to transport. Read more…