What good is water unless it is drinkable? We all need reliable, safe drinking water, whether or not we are at home, hiking in the backcountry, or at a campground. Between the covid-19 pandemic this past year, the west coast wildfires, storms and boil alerts in Texas, emergency preparedness should be the top item on …
How many of you hiking Moms out there are desperate to get out on the trails as much as possible, but are limited by having little ones in tow? Count me in! I love being outside with my boys, but oftentimes we are juggling several things in a day…preschool, a park playdate, library storytime, naps, …
Regular Hiking Lady readers probably saw my post last month: All About Roof Bars, Roof Boxes, and my Thule story. After checking that out, be sure to visit Hiking 101: Roof Boxes, where I have an in depth look of how to select what will best suit your needs. I’m confident that after you read …
Last month I had the opportunity to take an in depth look at a Nomadik Subscription Box. They sent me a second box to review, and I’m excited to tell you what’s inside and whether or not it is a good value! The Better Basecamp Nomadik Box This month Nomadik sent out their Better Basecamp …
If a wedding is in your future, then you’ll probably start getting asked the question…where are you registered? Even if you say no gifts please, it is inevitable…your friends and family will want to share in your love and you’ll be receiving gifts. If you’re a Hiking Lady like me, then you’ll want to register …
Subscription boxes are quite popular these days. They are creative and a perfect gift idea for that person that loves something in particular (i.e., hiking), but you just don’t know exactly what to get them! Simply put, you pay a monthly fee and get a box of outdoor goodies mailed to you each month. Because …
Hi Hiking Friends, One of the highest end (and most expensive) outdoor brands, Arc’teryx, makes amazing outdoor apparel that rarely goes on sale. Currently there are over 50 Arc’teryx items on sale at REI right now. So if you’re considering an investment in a new jacket, hiking pants, or simply want to splurge on a …
Has your hiking apparel seen its last days? After hundreds of washes, thousands of trail miles, and lots of wonderful memories, it might be time to say goodbye to some of your gear and upgrade this Fall. I often find it hard to part with old things; perhaps it is the combination of my love …
A couple of years ago, Cairn’s subscription box hit the outdoor world. The business is pretty straightforward: you pay a monthly fee and get a box of outdoor goodies mailed to you each month. It is a fun way to try out gear that you might not otherwise even be aware of, and the value …
For the last 8 years, I have had one favorite cool weather hiking hat – my Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero. On cool days, misty days, and even sunny days, the Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero is still my go-to hat after testing many others. Why? It is all around awesome (see the Hiking Lady review) and …